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Hypercalcemia causes weakness and fatigue and is caused by the following?
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1) Malignancies
2) Hypoparatyroidism 3) Prolonged bedrest/inactivity 4) Excessive dietary intake/absorption NOTE: Diuretic use is not one of them |
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What are the causes of Hyperkalemia?
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1) Renal failure (not peeing enough out)
2) Addisons Dz (aldosterone fx to increase K+ secretion while facilitating Na+ absorption. A decrease in this system can result from adrenal insufficiency - aka Addison's Dz). 3) Seizures NOTE: Cushings is NOT a cause. |
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What type of incontinence is seen in spinal cord injuries?
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Overflow incontinence
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What are the causes of hypokalemia?
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1) Diarrhea
2) Diuretic intake 3) Hyperaldosteronism (check this out) 4) Excessive Na intake NOTE: NOT Cushings Dz. |
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What is Cushing's caused by?
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Excess cortisol production, typically produced by pituitary tumor.
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What promote glucose utilization?
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insulin,
catecholemines, growth hormone, glucocortioids, glucagon |
