random Flashcards
Why does ethanol cause polyuria
inhibits ADH secretion
Live vaccines
MMR
Influenza (intranasal)
BCG
Oral polio
Oral rotavirus
Typhoid
Yellow Fever
MI BOOTY
What can cause a false low hba1c
Reduced RBC lifespan
Sickle-cell anaemia
GP6D deficiency
Hereditary spherocytosis
Haemodialysis
What can cause a false high hba1c
Increased RBC lifespan
Vitamin B12/folic acid deficiency
Iron-deficiency anaemia
Splenectomy
Hypoglycaemia treatment
in the community
- oral glucose 10-20g should be given in liquid, gel or tablet form
- GlucoGel or Dextrogel.
- A ‘HypoKit’
in a hospital setting:
- If the patient is alert, a quick-acting carbohydrate may be given (as above)
- if the patient is unconscious or unable to swallow, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection glucagon may be given.
- intravenous 20% glucose solution may be given through a large vein
pellagra symptoms
‘three Ds’: dermatitis, dementia, and diarrhoea
grey coating is seen surrounding the tonsils and there is extensive cervical lymphadenopathy. What is the most likely diagnosis?
diptheria
parkland formula for burns
Volume of fluid = total body surface area of the burn % x weight (Kg) x 4ml
1/2 in first 8 hours, 1/2 in next 16 hours
drugs that cause gynecomastia
spironolactone
cimetidine
digoxin
cannabis
finasteride
GnRH agonists e.g. goserelin, buserelin
oestrogens, anabolic steroids
risk of excess NaCL infusion
hyperchloraemic acidosis
drug induced urinary retention
tricyclic antidepressants e.g. amitriptyline
anticholinergics e.g. antipsychotics, antihistamines
opioids
NSAIDs
disopyramide
SE of magnesium salts
diarrhoea
max rate of potassium infusion
10mmol/hour
what is a normal anion gap
10-18 mmol/L.
gentamicin SE
Ototoxicity + nephrotoxicity
