24th November Cards Flashcards
Which drug is commonly associated with elevated serum amylase and pancreatitis?
Sodium valproate
Which causes more cases of pancreatitis between mesalazine and sulfasalazine?
Mesalazine
What is the mnemonic for causes of acute pancreatitis?
GET SMASHED
What condition is the faecal immunochemical test appropriate for?
Suspected colorectal Cancer
What are the locations for the anal cushions?
3, 7, and 11 o’clock position
What is the most common symptom of hemorrhoid?
Painless rectal bleeding
What is the failure rate of male sterilisation?
1 in 2,000
Which is more effective, male or female sterilisation?
Male sterilisation
How many times should semen examination be performed after vasectomy to confirm effectiveness?
Twice (at 16 and 20 weeks)
What is the success rate of vasectomy reversal?
55% if done within 10 years
25% after more than 10 years
When should congenital inguinal hernias be repaired?
Promptly. As soon as identified, refer to pediatric surgery
Is bowel strangulation more common in femoral or inguinal hernias?
Femoral hernia
Which of the hernias is commoner in females?
Femoral hernias
Is obturator hernia commoner in males or females?
Females
Which of the forms of dementia presents with fluctuating cognition?
Lewy body dementia
Which imaging study is highly sensitive and specific for Lewy body dementia?
SPECT
Which imaging study is highly sensitive and specific for Lewy body dementia?
SPECT (commercially called DaTscan)
Which drugs should be avoided in suspected Lewy body dementia for risk of deterioration?
Neuroleptics/antipsychotics (can cause irreversible parkinsonism) or deterioration
What are the contraindications/precautions to Donepezil use(used in dementia)?
Bradycardia and cardiac abnormalities generally
What are the possible and concerning side effects of Donepezil?
Bradycardia and AV node block, insomnia
Which drugs are used for mgt of Alzheimer’s?
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors including Donepezil, Galantamine, and Rivastigmine
