Metabolic diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Management of hypercalcaemia?
A
First line - IV fluids (if dehydrated)
Then bisphosphonates (or calcitonin)
2
Q
Features of hypocalcaemia?
A
tetany: muscle twitching, cramping and spasm
perioral paraesthesia
if chronic: depression, cataracts
ECG: prolonged QT interval
3
Q
Effect of parathyroid on ALP?
A
Hyperparathyroid - raises ALP
4
Q
BMI classifications?
A
< 18.5 Underweight 18.5 - 24.9 Normal 25 - 29.9 Overweight 30 - 34.9 Obese Obese I 35 - 39.9 Clinically obese Obese II > 40 Morbidly obese Obese III
5
Q
Rickets caused by what deficiency?
A
D
6
Q
Bleeding gums caused by what vitamin deficiency?
A
C
