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Amsel's criteria:
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pH >4.5 (most sensitive)
clue cells >20% (most specific) homogeneous discharge positive whiff test (amine odor with addition of KOH) |
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Effect of Lithium on serum calcium:
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Increased - due to its effect to elevate intact PTH secretion from the parathyroid gland.
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Raloxifene's effect on serum calcium level:
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mildly reduced
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Furosemide effect on serum calcium levels:
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Infusion of lasix/furosemide with saline lowers significantly elevated calcium levels.
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What is the best form of glucose control for frail diabetic patients in nursing homes?
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Lantus (Glargine)
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What diabetes medication increases insulin sensitivity the most?
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Metformin
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How does acarbose work?
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Delays glucose absorption
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Diagnostic criteria for DM2:
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-Symptoms plus random glucose >200
-fasting glucose >125 -2hr pp glucose >200 after 75g load |
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Diagnostic criteria for Impaired Glucose Homeostasis:
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-Fasting glucose 100-125
-2hr glucose of 140-199 on oral GTT |
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What are normal values for fasting glucose and the 2hr glucose on a GTT?
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Fasting: <100
2hrGTT: <140 |
