Exam Day Flashcards
1
Q
High MMA and High Homocysteine levels indicate B12 deficiency - as B12 deficiency leads to accumulation of these compounds.
In folate deficiency - homocysteine is elevated but MMA normal
A
B12 - both high
Folate - homo high but MMA normal
2
Q
Best test for coeliac
A
Anti TTG igA and total igA
If low iGA then do IgG diaminayed gliadin peptide
3
Q
Steady state = F x dose / (clearance x dosing interval)
A
4
Q
Adrenal incidentaloma
A
Benign if
<4cm
LOW attenuation (<10 HU)
BRISK washout
5
Q
CFTR drugs
A
Ivacaftor - potentiator
The rest - correctors
