26 December #2

Question 1

What are features of anterior ischaemic neuropathy?

Answer 1

Sudden painless loss of vision
Common in GCA< HTN, Diabetes, Smokers

Pale, swollen optic disc

Question 2

What is the management of otitis media in young infants?

Answer 2

IV Cefotaxime

Question 3

What is the management of parquat poisoning?

Answer 3

Activated charcoal and laxative e.g. magnesium sulphate

Question 4

What are risk factors for bladder cancer?

Answer 4

Smoking
Exposure to aniline dyes e.g. printing or textile industry
Rubber manufacture
Cyclophosphamide
Schistosomiasis (SCC of bladder)

Question 5

What is Reflex sympathetic dystrophy?

Answer 5

Complication post fracture
Well perfused limb
Stiff hand
Tender to touch

Treat with NSAIDS and physio

Question 6

What are risk factors for SCC of the skin?

Answer 6

Excessive exposure to sunlight
Psoralen UVA therapy (done in psoriasis)
Immunosuppression following renal transplant/HIV
Smoking
Long standing leg ulcers e.g. Marjolins ulcer
Genetic conditions

Question 7

What criteria are used for PCOS?

Answer 7

Rotterdams