Fluid & Electrolytes, Nutrition, Metabolic And Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
Normal urine osmolarity
A
500-850mosm/kg
2
Q
Normal serum osmolarity
A
275-295 mosm/kg
3
Q
Define early nutrition
A
Within 48h
4
Q
Early nutrition target
A
70% of energy needs
5
Q
Indications for postpyloric feeding
A
Gastric feeding intolerance not solved with pro kinetic agents
Patients deemed to be at high risk for aspiration
6
Q
Addisons features
A
primary adrenal insufficiency
Bronze skin pigmentation Changes in body hair distribution GI disturbances Weakness Hypoglycaemia Postural hypotension Weight loss
7
Q
In which disease processes is steroid therapy beneficial
A
Meningitis - with first abx
Acute SCI - within 8h of injury. Less intramedullary haemorrhage
8
Q
DM diagnostic criteria
A
RBG >11.1 with symptoms
HbA1C >6.5
Fasting glucose >7.8
9
Q
Insulin effects
A
Anti inflammatory Anti thrombotic Improved vascular endothelial function Reversal of dyslipidaemia Anabolic
10
Q
Drug not to give in thyroid storm
A
NSAID - displaces thyroxine from proteins
11
Q
What is the wave length of red vs. Infrared light
A
Red: 660
Infrared: 940
12
Q
Normal CVO2 levels
A
65-75%
