Endo Flashcards
1
Q
Who is at risk of an Addisonian crisis?
A
All patients taking steroid therapy, esp for longer than 3 weeks
includes patients on high-doses of inhaled or topical steroids
2
Q
Causes of hypokalaemia
A
D&V thiazides loop diuretics CS alkalolsis beta-blockers insulin
3
Q
Causes of hyperkalaemia
A
reduced renal excretion: renal failure, potassium-sparing diuretics, ACEi, NSAIDs, Addison’s…
leaves the cells: acidosis, diabetic hyperglycaemia, cell damage (eg burns)
4
Q
When should hypocalcaemia be treated?
How is it treated?
A
Adjusted calcium lower than 1.8 or clinical signs
