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2: SIADH Flashcards

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Where is ADH released from

A

Posterior pituitary gland

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2
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What is SIADH

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Syndrome excess ADH secretion

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What are the 5 aetiological categories of SIADH

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  1. Malignancy
  2. Neurological
  3. Infection
  4. Medication
  5. Other
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4
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What 3 malignancies can cause SIADH

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  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Squamous cell carcinoma
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What are 4 neurological causes of SIADH

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  • SAH
  • Subdural haemorrhage
  • Stroke
  • Meningitis
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What other metabolic anomaly can occur following trauma or cerebral tumours

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Cerebral salt waisting

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What is cerebral salt wasting

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Loss of sodium and hence water following tumour or trauma

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8
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What medications can cause SIADH

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  • Sulfonylurea
  • SSRI
  • Tricyclines
  • Carbamazepine
  • Vincristine
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9
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What is another cause of SIADH

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PEEP

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What are 4 mild symptoms of SIADH

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  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Anorexia
  • Headache
  • Muscle Cramps
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What are 3 moderate symptoms of SIADH

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  • Muscle weakness
  • Lethargy
  • Confusion
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What are 2 severe symptoms of SIADH

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  • Seizures

- Altered consciousness

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What is the MOA of ADH on the kidney

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ADH increases aquaporin-2 channels and water re-absorption

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What metabolic abnormality is found in SIADH and why

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Dilutional hyponatraemia

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What is a complication of SIADH

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Causes cerebral oedema- which can lead to raised ICP

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16
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What investigations are ordered in SIADH

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U+E
Serum osmolality
Urine osmolality

17
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How wil U+E present

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Hyponatraemia

Due to increase water retention

18
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Describe plasma osmolality

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Low - secondary to dilution

19
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Describe urine osmolality

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High - due to increased water reabsorption concentrating urine

20
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Describe urine sodium excretion

21
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If asymptomatic how is SIADH managed

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Restrict fluid-intake

22
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If symptomatic, how is SIADH managed

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  1. Hypertonic Saline Solution (Correct Sodium)

2,. Fluid Restriction

  1. Demeclocycline
23
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Why should hypertonic saline solution be infused slowly

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Avoid cerebral pontine myelinolysis - caused by too rapid correction of hyponatraemia

24
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What is demeclocycline

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Reduces sensitivity of renal collecting tubules to ADH

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