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What type of scan should be done in stroke?

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unenhanced CT

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How does McArdle’s disease present?

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painful muscle cramps after exercise in adulthood

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What is the inheritacne of McArdle’s disease?

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AR

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What is a disadvantage of breast feeding?

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breast milk has inadequate levels of vit K and nutrients

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What is the 10% rule in phaeo?

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10% are familial; bilateral; mlaignant and extra-adrenal

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What conditions are associated with phaeochromocytoma?

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MEN2; NF and von-Hippel Lindau syndrome

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What is the characteristic pattern of clotting in liver failure?

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all are low except for VIII

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Why is VIII high in liver disease?

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synthesised in endothelial cells thourghout the body

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What artery supplies the lateral aspect of the heart?

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left circumflex

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What does lactase break sugar into?

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glucose and galactose

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Where is Gerotas fascia found?

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surrounding the the kidney

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What forms the trigone of the bladder?

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two ureteric orificies and internal urethral orifice

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How is relative risk reductino/increase calculated?

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dividing the absolute risk change by the control event rate

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Where is the majority of water absorbed in the GI tract?

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jejunum

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15
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What is the only reason for aspiring in under 16?

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Kawasaki disease

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16
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What is Reye’s syndrome?

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encephalopathy and liver damage

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17
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what blood group is associatied wtih gastric cancer?

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blood gorup A

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18
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What is the most common type of gastric cancer?

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adenocarcinoma

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What are the 4 collateral venous systems with superior vena caval obstruction?

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azygous; internal mammary venous pathway; long thoracic venous system with connections to the femoral and vertebral veins

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Where does the long head of biceps orginitae?

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supraglenoid process

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What does prompt antibiotic treatment prevent the devleopment of in suspected strep throat?

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rheumatic fever- not GN

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What WBC is found in granulomas?

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macrophages

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23
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What stastic is used in case-control?

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odds ratio

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What statistic is used in a cohort study?

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relative risk

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When is a left sided murmur loudest?

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on expiration

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When is a right sided murmur loudest?

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on inspiration

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27
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What innervates quadratus lumborum?

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subcostal nerve

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What are the actionso f quadratus lumborum?

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pulls rib cage inferiorly and lateral flexion

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Why is there a mixed pattern of neuro signs in MND?

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damages motor cortex adn anterior horn celsl

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What cancer is associated with BCL-2 oncogene?

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follicular lymphoma

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Whhich area of the prostate is associated with BPH?

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transitional zone

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32
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How much bile enters the small bowel in 24 hours?

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500-1.5L

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33
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What is the MOA of amiloride?

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potassium sparing diuretic which inhibits epithelial sodium channels in the collecting ducts

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34
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Why are proximal ulnar injuries less severe than more distal ones?

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causes denervation of medial half of FDP which causes decreased flexion of fingers which reduces claw like appearance

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What class of hormone is insulin?

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protein

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36
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What is MOA of ondansteron?

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5-HT3 receptor antagonist

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What ish te MOA of SUs?

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block potassium ATP channels on beta cells to cause memrbaen depolarisation

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Which structure of the IV disc usually herniates in dic prolapse?

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nucleus pulposus

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What is seen in tabes dorsalis?

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degeneration of the dorsal columns

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40
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What is gravidity?

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number of times a woman has been pregnnat

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41
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What is Down’s screening between 11 and 14 weeks?

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combined test- US and blod test

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what is the screening for Down’s between 15 and 20 weeks?

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triple or quadruple test (blood tests)

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43
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When should anaemia be checked in pregnancy?

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booking appointment and at 28 weeks

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44
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What is considered a positive result with down’s screening?

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risk higher than 1 in 150

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45
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What are the indications of fetal echocardiography?

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mothers with congenital heart disease; type 1 diabetes or epilepsy; high risk NT result or abnormal heart on anomaly scan

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What does an increased NT but normal chromosomes suggest?

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multiple structural abnormalities

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47
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What is secondary dysmenorrhea associated with?

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endometriosis; PID; IUD; cervical stenosis after large loop exicions

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How is baseline variablity calculated?

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distance between the highest peak andl owest trough in a 1 minute segment

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What suggests an abonrmal features with late decels?>

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if present in over 50% of contractions for over 30 minutes

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50
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Aside from the classic triad; what else in associated with Reiter’s syndrome?

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circinate balanitis(red lesions on penis); keratoderma blenorrhagicum (hard nodules on soles)

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51
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What is molluscum contagiosum caused by?

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DNA poxvirus

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52
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What serovars of chlamydia cause infection in the eye?

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A,B, C

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Is jaundice seen in cholecystitis?

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no

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54
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How is acute fatty liver of pregnancy differentiated from HELLP syndrome ?

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acute fatty liver- hypoglycaemia and high uric acid

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What is pain and discmofort in the pelvic area which can radiate to the upper thighs and perineum, worse on walking?

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symphysis pubis dysfunction

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56
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What is the shape of the anteiror fontanelle?

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diamond dhaped

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What is the shape of hte posteiror fontanelle?

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Y-shaped/triagnular

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What are teh indicators of breech presentation?

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ballotable head at fundus and fetal heart heard above the umbilicsu

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What are the 3 types of breech?

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extended; felxed and footling

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what is extended breech?

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feet extended near the head

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What is flexed breech?

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feet next to bottom

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What is footling breech?

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foot presents at cervix

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what is the most common type of breech?

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extended breech

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What are the CI to exterenal cephalic version?

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previous C/S; hx of APH; multiple pregnnacy; oligo/polyhydramnios and placenta praevia

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What is the least common presentation?

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brow- extended neck with largest diameter of fetal head presenting (chin to occiput)

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How is brow nad face presentation differentiated?

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can palpate the sagittal suture and anterior fontanelle in brow presentation

67
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why is there a higher risk of cord prolapse in footling breech?

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feet do not fill the pelvis like a head or buttock would- more space for cord to come down

68
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When should cyclical combined HRT be given?

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patients with a uterus and bled within the las tyear

69
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What is prematuirty defined as?

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delivery before 37 weeks

70
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When are steroids give in preterm labour?

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from 24 to 35 weeks

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What is the antibiotic give for PROM?

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erythromycin

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What antibiotic is associated with increased incidence of fetal necrotising colitis?

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co-amoxiclav

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What are the features of uterine rupture?

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pain; maternal shock; sudden termination of contractions and CTG abnormalities

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What happens in placental abruption?

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placental bed bleeds and a haematoma forms behind it lifting hte placenta away from the uterus

75
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When is hysteroscopic resection possible for fibroids?

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small, submucosal fibroids

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What happens to respiratory rate in pregnnacy?

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unchanged

77
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What are the medical treatments for uterine fibroids?

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GnRH analogues or low dose ulipristal acetate

78
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What are the treatments for cervical ectropion?

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diathermy or cryocautery

79
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What do cerivcal polyps usually arise from?

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endocervical mucosa

80
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Which cancers are reduced with pill use?

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colon; ovarian and endometrial

81
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what cancers are increased with pill use?

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breast

82
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When is the COCP CI in diabetics?

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only if neuropathy; nephropathy or retinopathy or other vascular disease is present

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After what gestation is the Kleihauer test used?

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after 20 weeks gestation

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When is anti-D needed with threatened or complete miscarriage?

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only afte r12 weeks unless uterine evacuation is performed

85
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When should anti-D be given with terminations of ectopic pregnnacy?

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always

86
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What is the minimum dose of anti-D after 20 weeks gestation?

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500 IU

87
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What is the geenral meaning of stage 2 ovarian cancer?

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beyond ovaries but confined to pelvis

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what is the general meaning of stage 3 ovarian cnacer?

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beyond pelvis but confined to abdomen

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What is the general meaning of stage 4 ovarian cancer?

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disease is beyond abdomen

90
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What metastatic tumour of the ovaries has signet ring morphology?

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Krukenberg tumours

91
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How can stage 1a1 cervical cancer be treated?

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cone biopsy or simple hysterectomy

92
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What is stage 1a1 cervical cancer defiend as?

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less than 3mm and width less 7mm

93
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What is stage Ib1 cervical cacner?

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tumour <4cm

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what is stage 1b2 cervical cacner?

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tumour >4cm

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What is stage 2a cervical cancer?

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invasion of upper 2/3rds of vagina

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What is stage 2b cervical cancer?

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invasion of parametrium

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What do all other cervical cancers of stage 1 and 2 except 1a1 require fro treatment?

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radical abdo hysterectoym

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What is a radical abdo hysterectomy?

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hysterectomy with removal of upper 1/3rd of vagina, parametrium and pelvic lymph nodes

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What is the alternative for radial hysterectomy for women who wish to stay fertile?

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radical trachelectomy

100
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What is the main RF fro uterine sarcoma?

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pelvic irradiation

101
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What is the type of endometrial cancer in 90%?

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adenocarcinoma

102
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What is the management of post-dates woman who doesn’t want induced?

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twice weekly CTG and US of liqour volume

103
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What is first line in failure to progress?

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amniotomy

104
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What is uterine hyperstimulation defined as?

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> 7 contractions in 15 minutes

105
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What are the features of fetal varicella syndrome?

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dermatomal skin scarring; neuro defects; limb hypoplasia; eye defects

106
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What is the treatment for toxoplasmosis?

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spiramycin

107
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What virus causes roseola infantum?

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HHV6

108
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What is made up of mesovarium?

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broad ligament

109
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What is the suspensory ligament of the ovary?

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part of hte broad ligament- lateral mesovarium

110
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What is the anatomy of the ligament of the ovary?

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atttaches to the medial aspect of the ovary and passes to the lateral edge of the uterus- medial mesovarium

111
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What is a fundal placenta a risk for?

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uterine inversion

112
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What in the mx of the third stage of labout can cause uterine inversion?

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excessive cord traction or rapid decompression of the uterus

113
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What does large for gestational age mean?

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> 90th centile

114
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What is macrosomia?

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fetuses with a weight >4.5kg

115
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How is the diagnosis of cord prolapse made?

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signs of fetal distress and cord can be palpated in the vagin

116
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Which emergency contraception cannot be used alongisde hormonal contraception?

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ulipristal acetate- will affect progesterone-containing contraceptives for the rest of hte cycle

117
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What information should be given to patients with EC?

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return if vomit within 2 hours of taking hte pill; next period may be early or late; barrier protection should be used for 7 days and to seek medical attention if she gets symptoms suggesting pregnancy

118
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Waht is the most common cause of secondary PPH?

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infection

119
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What is the initial management of an atonic uterus?

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emptying the bladder and rubbing up uterine contractions

120
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What is first line medical mx of atonic uterus?

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ergometrine adn oxytocin

121
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What is 2nd line medical mx of atonic uterus?

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carboprost IM thigh or the myometrium

122
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What is the surgical mx of atonic uterus?

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B-lynch suture; insertion of a uterine balloonm over-sewing of the placental bed

123
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What is the cervical screening for HIV positive patietns?

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yearly

124
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When does the active stage of labour start ?

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4cm dilated

125
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How can tearing of perineum as the head is delivered by reduced?

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shorter, smaller, active pushes and applying support to the perineum with a pad or swab

126
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What is Mendelson’s syndrome?

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aspiration pneumonitis - acute lung injury after sterile gadtric contents are inglated into the lung

127
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What other name is Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome known as?

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mullerian agenesis

128
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What is seen in mullerian agenesis?

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congential absence of the uterus; cervix adn upper 2/3rds of the vagina

129
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What is hte maximum number of contractions with instrumental deliveries?

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3

130
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What is 3c perineal tear?

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both external and internal anal sphincters are torn

131
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How long should PT for UI be carried out?

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3 months

132
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What is the MOA of mirabegron?

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beta-3 agonist

133
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When is PTU preferred in pregnnacy?

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early pregnnacy and in breastfeeding

134
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When is carbimazole used in pregnnacy? why?

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in latter stages due to lvier toxicity with PTU

135
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What is first line anti-emetic in pregnnacy?

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promethazine

136
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how do primordial germ cells divide?

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mitosis

137
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How do spermatogonia divide?

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mitosis into primary spermatocytes

138
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How many chromosomes do primary spermatocytes contain?

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46

139
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What are primary spermatocytes which have undergone meiosis 1 called?

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secondary spermatocytes

140
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What are secondary spermatocytes called once they have undergone meiosis 2?

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spermatids

141
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How do spermatids become spermatozoa?

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undergo spermiogenesis

142
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What organism causes chancroid?

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haemophilus ducreyi

143
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What type of twins result if division ovccurs between days 4 and 8?

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monozygotic monochorionic diamniotic twins

144
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What is the best reliable indicator of gestational age after 14 weeks?

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head circumference

145
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What is the most sensitive parameter to assess fetal grwoth and detect IUGR

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abdo circumference

146
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Where are Pick’s bodies typically found in Pick’s disease?

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substantia nigra

147
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What is somatic passivity?

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patient feels that they are receiving bodily sensations from an outside agency

148
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What is mild depression?

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4 symptoms in total

149
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What is moderate depression?

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5 or 6 symptoms in total

150
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what is severe depression?

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7 symptoms in total including all 3 core symptoms

151
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What are the 3 core symptoms?

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low mood; anhedonia and anergia

152
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What is atypical depression?

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hyperphagia; weight gain adn hypersomnia

153
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what is somatic syndrome?

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at least 4/8 biological symptoms of depression

154
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What is perseveration?

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mental operations are continued beyond when they are relevant- e.g repeating a whole word or last syllable of a word

155
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What is dysprosody?

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loss of hte normal melody of speech

156
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What does perseveration suggest?

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organic brain disease

157
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What is Knight’s move thinking?

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speech jumps from one subject ot another with no link

158
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What is flight of ideas?

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accelerated thorughts with abrupt incidental changes of subject and no central direction

159
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What is hypnagogic?

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wake to sleep

160
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what is hypnopompic ?

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sleep to wake

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What is pseudocyesis?

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development of symptoms and many of hte signs of pregnancy in a woma nwho is not pregnant.

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