Interpretation- U&Es Flashcards
1
Q
Acute kidney injury
A
Rise in serum creatinine >50% from baseline, or urine output
2
Q
Most common cause of pre-renal failure
A
Hypovolaemia
3
Q
Main investigation in intrinsic failure
A
Urine dipstick
4
Q
Hypovolaemic hyponatraemia causes
A
High urinary sodium- Addisons, Diuretics, osmotic diuresis,
Low urinary sodium- diarrhoea/vomiting
5
Q
Euvolaemic hyponatraemia
A
SIADH
6
Q
Causes of hypokalaemia
A
Increased excretion: diuretics, steroids, Cushing’s, Conn’s
Intestinal fluid loss
Salbutamol/insulin
7
Q
Causes of hyperkalaemia
A
Reduced excretion- acute/chronic kidney injury
Potassium-sparing diuretics
Addisons
8
Q
Management of hyperkalaemia
A
ECG Calcium gluconate 10ml 10% IV Insulin Nebulised salbutamol Calcium resonium
