Words Association and Differentials Flashcards
1
Q
Differential Diagnosis (DDx) for:
Isotonic Fluid Loss
A
Diarrhea
Blood loss
2
Q
DDx for Isotonic Fluid Gain
A
Isotonic saline infusion
3
Q
DDx for Hypoatremia w/ ECF vol contraction (Na loss)
A
Loop Diuretics
Addison Disease
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
4
Q
DDx for Hypoatremia w/ Gain of Water
A
Small cell carcinoma
compulsive water drinking
SIADH
5
Q
DDx for hypoatremia w/ hypotonic gain of Na and pitting edema
A
Right Heart Failure: Increase venous hydrostatic pressures
Cirrhosis or nephrotic syndrome: decrease in plasma oncotic pressure
6
Q
Small cell carcinoma:
A
- SIADH
- hypoatremia
- water gain
7
Q
Loop Diuretics
A
Hypoatremia
- ECF contraction
- Na loss
8
Q
Cirrhosis:
A
Hypoatremia
- decrease oncotic pressure resulting in pitting edema
- hypotonic gain of Na
9
Q
Addison’s disease
A
- hypoatremia
- loss of Na+ (No Na+ reabsorption)
- ECF contraction
10
Q
Pitting Edema w/ normal plasma proteins concentrations
A
- Hypoatremia
- Right Heart Failure
- Increase venous hydrostatic pressure
