Question 1 

How do you calculate the plasma creatinine clearance value at the

bedside, by body weight?

Question 2

Can you tell me whether administering low doses of dopamine to

increase renal blood flow is today considered obsolete?

Question 3

Why does haemoglobinuria cause anuria?

Question 4

I am confused over the use of a 'high-protein diet' in the management

of nephrotic syndrome. You say it confers no advantage, but the Oxford

Handbook of Clinical Medicine advocates its use and Davidson's Principles

and Practice of Medicine says it is even dangerous as it could lead to renal

damage. Which one should I choose, assuming I see the question in

an MCQ?

Question 5

Is albumin infusion contraindicated in nephrotic syndrome? If not, then

what are the indications?

Question 56

What treatment is recommended for tarsal tunnel syndrome?

Question 57

In a patient with documented antiphospholipid syndrome, should lupus

anticoagulant be investigated for? If it is found to be present, will this

necessitate the use of anticoagulants?

Question 58

What are the findings to be looked for during routine fundus

examination in patients on long-term chloroquine or any other

antimalarial therapy for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus

(SLE)?

Question 59

What is the sensitivity of plain X-ray in detecting ankylosing spondylitisrelated spine lesions in both early and late disease, and is there a specific

diagnostic test for this?

Question 60

It is reported by the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine that glucosamine

and chondroitin sulphate have failed an NEJM trial for the treatment of

osteoarthritis? Is there still a valid use for these compounds?

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Question 1 To calculate the plasma creatinine clearance value at the bedside by body weight you can use the CockcroftGault formula Creatinine Clearance CrCl 140 Age x Weight in kg 72 x Serum creatinin... View the full answer