metabolic medicine Flashcards
1
Q
when is hyponatraemia considered severe
A
<120 mmol/l
2
Q
mx for severe hyponatraemia
A
hypertonic saline
3
Q
mx of hypercalaemia
A
normal saline (3-4L/day) following rehydration, bisphosphonates may be used
4
Q
what metabolic abnormality may be seen in hyperventilation
A
respiratory alkalosis leading to hypocalcaemia
5
Q
drug causes of SIADH
A
Carbamazepine
Sulfonylureas
SSRIs
TCAs
6
Q
drug causes of hyperkalaemia
A
potassium sparing diuretics ACEi, ARBs Spironolactone Ciclosporin Heparin
7
Q
what may happen if hyponatraemia is corrected too quickly
A
osmotic demyelination syndrome
8
Q
what may happen if hypernatraemia is corrected too quickly
A
cerebral oedema
9
Q
drug causes of hypokalaemia
A
thiazide and loop diuretics
10
Q
primary prevention in hyperlipidaemia
A
Atorvastatin 20mg
