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Data Interpretation Flashcards

1
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Causes of microcytic anaemia

A

Iron deficiency
Thalassaemia

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Causes of normocytic anaemia

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Acute blood loss
Anaemia of chronic disease

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Causes of macrocytic anaemia

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B12/Folate deficiency
Excess alcohol
Liver disease

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Causes of hypokalaemia

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DIRE
drugs - loop and thiazide diuretics
Inadequate intake
Renal tubular acidosis
Endocrine - Cushings and Conns

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What can a raised urea indicate?

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Upper GI bleed
Kidney injury

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What are the nephrotoxic antibiotics?

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Gentamicin, vancomycin, tetracyclines

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Features of vancomycin or gentamicin toxicity?

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Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

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Features of digoxin toxicity?

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Confusion, nausea, visual halos, arrhythmias

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How often is gentamicin monitored?

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measure levels 6-14 hours after last gentamicin infusion.

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How to manage major bleed when on warfarin?

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Stop warfarin
5-10mg IV vitamin K
give prothrombin complex

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