1
Q
What can cause hypercalcaemia?
A
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Bone malignancy
Thiazides (diuretic)
Dehydration
Excess calcium intake
2
Q
How does hypercalcaemia affect an ECG?
A
Short QT segment
(Can progress to cause complete AV nodal block and cardiac arrest)
3
Q
What are symptoms of hypercalcaemia?
A
Bones (pain)
Stones (renal)
Groans (pancreatitis, constipation)
Psychedelic moans (confusion, hallucination)
Decreased muscle tone and contractions
2a Endocrinology
flashcards
Decks in class (26)
# Cards
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Intro50
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Regulation of Appetite26
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T1 DM67
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T2 DM56
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Ketoacidosis20
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Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS)9
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Hyperthyroidism32
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Hypothyroidism29
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Grave's Disease13
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis15
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Adrenal Insufficiency21
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Addison's disease14
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Cushing's Syndrome24
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Cushing's disease13
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Pheochromacytoma8
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Acromegaly21
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SIADH21
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Hypercalcaemia3
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Hypocalcaemia14
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Hyperkalaemia10
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Thyroid cancer18
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Hypokalaemia0
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Conn's syndrome17
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Diabetes Insipidus11
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Phaeochromocytoma10
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Parathyroid functioning23
