Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Alice Page      

Theme: Potassium Handling

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Aldosterone	I	Potassium chloride
B	Angiotensin I	J	Renin
C	Angiotensin II	K	Thyroxine
D	Angiotensin Converting Enzyme	L
E	Angiotensinogen	M
F	Calcium gluconate	N
G	Cortisol	O
H	Dextrose	P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. A 42 year old women presents with muscle weakness and palpitations. A blood test reveals the following results: K = 3.1mmol/L and Na = 140mmol/L. How should this patient be treated?

 

 

2. Acts on principal cells of the distal tubule and collecting duct to increase sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion.

 

 

3. An enzyme secreted by the juxtaglomerular apparatus.

 

 

4. An ecg shows Mr Smith has peaked T waves. U & E’s reveal potassium of 5.6mmol/L. What is the first line treatment?

 

 

5. A 45 year old patient with hypokalaemia presents to A & E. She is obese, has a moon-shaped face, thin skin and abdominal striae. Which hormone is excess is responsible for her hypokalaemia?

 

ANSWERS

1. I

2. A

3. J

4. F

5. G