Nephrology Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of low calcium
A
Asymptomatic
Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, muscle cramps, convulsions
2
Q
Low calcium and surgery
A
Can occur due to multiple blood transfusions
3
Q
Symptoms of low magnesium
A
Can mimic Low calcium but is associated with alcoholism, prolonged NG suction or diarrhea
4
Q
Symptoms of hypo magnesium
A
Loss of deep tendon reflexes
5
Q
Most common cause of secondary hypertension
A
Renovascular hypertension
6
Q
Screening test for pheochromocytoma
A
Urine metanephrines
7
Q
Presentation of pheochromocytoma
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Hypertension, episodic headache, sweating, tachycardia
8
Q
Diagnosis of Cushing’s disease
A
Low-dose dexamethasone suppression test
