23/03 Flashcards
What pattern of inheritance is haemochromatosis?
Autosomal recessive
What CCB can be used in combination with a beta blocker to help treat angina?
Nifedipine
What CCB can be used as monotherapy for treatment of angina?
Diltiazem or Verampil
How can Iron deficient anaemia and anaemia of chronic disease be differentiated?
Fe deficient will have a raised TIBC whereas anaemia of chronic disease will have decreased TIBC
What are signs of a common peroneal nerve palsy?
Loss of dorsiflexion and eversion
Some sensory loss
Wasting of anterior tibial muscle
In HepB what does HbSAg represent?
Acute infection
If present for >6months then chronic
In HepB what does Anti-HbS mean?
Immunity against Hep B
In HepB what does Anti-HbC mean?
Previous or current infection
In HepB what does HbEag mean?
Measures level of infectivity
What valve condition is associated with polycystic kidney disease?
Mitral valve prolapse
What are signs of radial nerve palsy?
Wrist drop
Loss of sensation on dorsal aspect of 1st and 2nd metacarpal
What is the first line investigation in suspected cardiac tamponade?
ECHO
What are key investigation findings for osteomalacia?
Raised ALP
Low Calcium and Phosphate
What is the management of osteomalacia?
Vit D supplementation
If a patient is allergic to sulfalazine what other medication could they react to?
Aspirin