Jan Exams Flashcards

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Where is the adrenal gland and what does it do?

A

The adrenal gland sits above the kidney. It secretes ACT AS Aldosterone
Cortisol
Testosterone & Oestrogen
Adrenaline
Somatostatin

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2
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Conditions you may see hyponatraemia

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3
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conditions you may see hypernatraemia

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Conns

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4
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GCS scoring

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6 Obeys command
5 localises to pain
4 withdraws
3 flexor
2 extensor
1 no response
5 oriented to TPP
4 confused
3 inappropriate words
2 incomprehensible sounds
1 no response
4 opens eyes spontaneously
3 to voice
2 to pain
1 no response

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5
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X-ray findings for heart failure

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ABCDE
Alveolar oedema - batwing
B lines (Kelley)
Cardiomegaly
Dilated upper lobes
E- effusion (pleural)

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