Data Interpretation Flashcards
1
Q
How do you classify the causes of anaemia?
A
- Microcytic
- Normocytic
- Macrocytic
2
Q
Give 2 causes of microcytic anaemia?
A
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Thalassaemia
3
Q
Give 2 causes of normocytic anaemia?
A
- Anaemia of chronic disease
- Acute blood loss
4
Q
Give 2 causes of macrocytic anaemia?
A
- B12/folate deficiency
- Excess alcohol
5
Q
What are the causes of hypernatraemia?
A
4 Ds:
- Dehydration
- Drips, e.g. too much IV saline
- Drugs, e.g. effervescent tablet preparations
- Diabetes insipidus
6
Q
How do you classify hyponatraemia?
List the causes for each of the classifications
A
Hypovolaemic:
- Fluid loss, e.g. diarrhoea/vomiting
- Diuretics (any type)
Euvolaemic:
- SIADH
Hypervolaemic:
- Renal failure
- Heart failure
7
Q
What is the mnemonic to remember the causes of SIADH?
A
SIADH:
- Small cell lung tumours
- Infection
- Abscess
- Drugs (carbamazepine, antipsychotics)
- Head injury
