SIADH Flashcards
1
Q
What are the urinary test results for SIADH?
A
High urinary sodium and high urinary osmolality
2
Q
What is SIADH associated with?
A
Small cell lung carcinoma
3
Q
How does SIADH present?
A
Symptoms arise from hyponatraeia like:
Muscle cramps
Nausea and vomiting
Confusion, coma
Seizures
4
Q
How will plasma osmolality be affected in SIADH?
A
It will be low/ urine will be high
5
Q
How is SIADH managed?
A
Demeclocycline which reduces tubule cell sensitivity to ADH
6
Q
What should be monitored for SIADH?
A
Sodium levels due to risk of osmotic demyelination
7
Q
What is the cause of diabetes insipidus?
A
Head trauma and cranial infections like meningitis
Sickle cell disease
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