oedema and ascites Flashcards

1
Q

The following are true except
Serum to ascetic albumin ratio (SAG ratio) >1.1 → transudate ascites
Protein amount in ascetic fluid < 3.5 G → Exudate ascites
Serum amylase in ascetic fluid > 1000 → pancreatitis
Lymphocyte presented around 80-90% and more → T.B
Lymphocytes / neutrophil is 50/50 → Malignancy

A

Protein amount in ascetic fluid < 3.5 G →
Exudate ascites

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The following medications are responsible for generalized edema, except: *

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Carbenoxolon
Tetracycline
Eostrogens
Nifedipine

A

Tetracycline

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Causes of edema due to low plasma oncotic pressure are the following, except *

Nephrotic syndrome
Liver failure
Cardiac failure
Malnutrition Malabsorption

A

Cardiac failure

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