29 November

Question 1

What are features of meconium ileus?

Answer 1

Presents within 24-48 hours of life with abdo distension and bilious vomiting

Question 2

What are features of acute haemolytic reaction during blood transfusion?

Answer 2

Fever
Abdo Pain
Hypotension

Question 3

What is the protocol of contraception in women going through menopause?

Answer 3

<50 years, contraception continued until 24 months after last period
>50 years contraception continued until 12 months after last period

Question 4

What is the management of stress incontinence?

Answer 4

1) Pelvic floor training
2) Surgical procedure
3) duloxetine if surgery declined

Question 5

What are symptoms of acousitc neuroma?

Answer 5

Vertigo, unilateral hearing loss, unilateral tinnitus (CNVIII)
Absent corneal reflex (CNV)
Facial palsy (CNVII)

Question 6

What is the management of scalp psoriasis?

Answer 6

Potent topical corticosteroids once daily for 4 weeks
If no improvement then different formulation of steroid (shampoo/mousse) and/or topical agents e.g. emollients to remove scale before applying steroid

Question 7

What are features of adhesive capsulitis?

Answer 7

Features deelop over days
External rotation impaired- active and passively
Freezing phase, adhesive phase and recovery phase
Difficulty sleeping on affected side

Seen in women and diabetics more

Question 8

What are side effects of ethambutol?

Answer 8

Optic neuritis

Question 9

What are side effects of Pyrazinamide?

Answer 9

Hepatitis
Hyperuricaemia causing gout
Arthraliga, Myalgia

Question 10

What are side effects of Isonazid?

Answer 10

Peripheral neuropathy- prevent using vitamin B6
Hepatitis
Agranulocytosis

Question 11

What are side effects of Rifampicin?

Answer 11

Liver enzyme inducer
Hepatitis
Orange secretions
Flu like symptoms

Question 12

What are side effects of Phenytoin?

Answer 12

Dizziness
Rash
Peripheral neuropathy- glove and stocking
Bleeding gums
Nystagmus
Slurred speech