CCT Flashcards
1
Q
How do you monitor a GBS patient to ensure there is no respiratory failure?
A
Monitor oxygen saturation
Spirometry
2
Q
What B blocker used for hyperthyroidism and why?
A
Propanolol: non specific B blocker that helps deal with symptomatic tachycardia and hand tremor
Blocks peripheral conversion of T4 to active T3