'Other' Flashcards
what is occurring in central diabetes insipidus
can’t product/secrete ADH
what is occurring in nephrogenic diabetic insipidus
can’t recognise ADH
management of central DI
desmopressin
where should you place the hand in chest compressions
heel of hand in centre of chest
what germ layer is the bladder formed from
endoderm
what germ layer is the kidney formed from
mesoderm
what activates the micturition reflex
bladder stretch receptors
what effect does the micturition reflex have
involuntary emptying of bladder
overridden by voluntary control
how are fluid volumes and Na affected in SIADH
euvolemia
hyponatraemia
is aldosterone increased or decreased in SIADH
decreased
management of dry hyponatraemia
0.9% NaCl
management of hyponatraemia in a fluid overload
H2O restrict (diuretic if severe)
what cause osmotic demyelination
correcting hyponatraemia too quickly
what are type B drug interactions
bizzare, unpredictable
what are type C drug interactions
chronic