Intro lectures Flashcards
1
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glucose in urine leading to polyuria
A
osmotic diuresis
2
Q
problem list for diabetic foot ulcer
A
- dehydration and low bp
- pain
- septic ulcer
- high blood glucose
3
Q
prescription for fluid challenge
A
500ml 0.9% saline over 30 mins
4
Q
prescription for maintenance fluids
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1 litre 0.9% saline with 20mmol of potassium over 8 hours
5
Q
step 1 pain management
A
paracetamol, NSAIDS
6
Q
step 2 pain management
A
Codeine
7
Q
Step 3 pain management
A
morphine
8
Q
When to avoid metformin
A
eGFR less than 30 (risk of lactic acidosis)
9
Q
Variable rate insulin infusion lowest rate (50units actrapid in 50ml of 0.9%saline)
A
T1DM 0.5/hour
T2DM 0/hour
10
Q
When should TED stockings be avoided
A
peripheral vascular disease
11
Q
A of ABCDE
A
Is the airway patent
no stridor
12
Q
B
A
- Respiratory rate
– Using accessory muscles?
– O2 saturations; inspired O2
– Chest examination – crackles, wheeze
13
Q
C
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CIRCULATION – Capillary refill time (press nail bed, hand above the heart, for 5 secs) ‐ should be <2 secs – Pulse – Blood pressure – Urine output – Cardiovascular examination
14
Q
D
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DISABILITY (DON’T FORGET THE GLUCOSE) – GCS E4 V5 M6
– Capillary blood glucose (BM)
15
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E
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Exposure
