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Hyperuricaemia and Gout
Explain biosynthesis and degradation of purines.
Which method is most commonly used for urate estimation? Compare this with an alternate method, mentioning advantages and disadvantages.
Which clinical conditions are associated with hyperuricaemia and hypouricaemia?
What is the clinical utility of uric acid estimation in conditions such as gout, renal disease, pregnancy and malignancy
What is Uric Acid Nephropathy? How does this impact the kidneys?
What is Uric Acid Nephropathy? How does this impact the kidneys?
What is Uric Acid Nephropathy? How does this impact the kidneys?
What is Uric Acid Nephropathy? How does this impact the kidneys?
Questions for Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Question 1. Discuss the role of ADH, Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and any associated regulatory mechanisms in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
Question 2. Construct a diagram to show the distribution and balance of water in the body.
Question 3. What are the common causes of hyponatraemia? Include the effects of:
briefly explain, hypervolaemic, euvolaemic, and hypovolaemic hyponatraemia.
What can cause pseudohyponatraemia?
Question 4. What are the possible causes of hypernatraemia? Include the effects of:
Question 5. Describe principles and practice of methods commonly utilised for the measurement of sodium and potassium - include direct and indirect measurements. Discuss use of POCT for these parameters.
Roche Cobas pro ISE analytical unit
What is pseudohyponatraemia? What causes pseudohyponatraemia results using indirect ISE method and how can you correct this? Why not use direct ISE on all samples to eliminate this problem?
What are the possible causes of hypokalaemia?
Define the terms and relationship of Osmolality, Osmolarity and Osmolar Gap
Which one is measured and which is calculated? What is the method used for measuring and what is the equation used for calculating?
What other tests do we use to assess hydration status of a patient (except for electrolytes)?
What artefactual effects can cause abnormal/incorrect electrolyte results?
If you had a sample with a raised potassium, what investigations would you carry out to ensure that potassium result is correct and not artificially raised? Please relate your answer to the cause of the elevated result.
What is oncotic pressure? What is hydrostatic pressure? How do these relate to osmolality and fluid balance in the body?