Scenarios 19-23 (mini cases)

Question 1

Recall 3 causes of oncholysis

Answer 1

Thyrotoxicosis
Psoriasis
Fungal infection

Question 2

If you suspect DKA, what investigation should you do once a BM and VBG have been done?

Answer 2

Capillary ketones

Question 3

If CRP is normal but urinalysis is positive for blood in a loin pain case, what is the next investigation and why?

Answer 3

CT KUB

Looking for stones