PASSMEDICINE 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Medical management for SLE

A

Hydroxychloroquine

Basics
- sunblock
- NSAIDs

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2
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Why is hyperparathyroidism a risk factor for gout?

A
  • increase in serum calcium
  • results from excess parathyroid hormone
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3
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What findings might you see in diabetes insipidus?

A
  • excess thirst, dilute urine
  • hypernatraemia (from dehydration)
  • low urine osmolality
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4
Q

Acute epiglottitis caused by :

A

haemophilus influenzae type B

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