Post-mortem 1 Flashcards
1
Q
7yr F, wetting the bed, PMH: polydipsia & Polyuria- CASE 1
A
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2
Q
polydipsia?
A
drinking too much
3
Q
polyuria?
A
peeing too much
4
Q
1) first thoughts?
A
UTI from renal tract abnormality
diabetes
psychological
5
Q
1) explain this case of diabetes?
A
increased GLC > GLC not absorbed by cells > GLC in urine > creates osmotic drag > increases H2O drawn into urine > more urine passed > drinking too much
6
Q
1) tests?
A
bloods - GLC, GLC tolerance, glycated haemoglobin
urine dipstick
7
Q
1) glycated haemoglobin in diabetics?
A
HBA1c is constantly elevated
8
Q
1) BG test - when to do it?
A
during post-absorptive phase - i.e. fasting
9
Q
what is CAPD and what’s it used to treat?
A
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis - treats chronic renal failure
10
Q
what is frank pus?
A
white - due to presence of WBCs
