Complex Patients - husband Flashcards
1
Q
Why do women have less creatinine than men generally?
A
Lower muscle mass
2
Q
What is low creatinine indicative of?
A
Loss of muscle mass due to muscle breakdown
e.g. rhabdomyolysis in acute renal failure
3
Q
What is a normal HbA1c?
A
Below 40 mmol/mol
4
Q
What is pre-diabetic HbA1c?
A
41-49 mmol/mol
5
Q
What is HbA1c indicative of diabetes?
A
Above 50 mmol/mol :(
6
Q
Why do you take ACE inhibitors at night?
A
Reduces bp (dizzy) making it easier for heart to pump blood
by reducing pre-load on heart, hence reducing after-load
and overall reduced cardiac output (CO)
7
Q
Whats the mantra when treating with ACE inhibitors?
A
Treat LOW and SLOW… titrate every 1-2 weeks
