2nd year big ones Flashcards
psoriasis treatment
vit D analogues
coal tar
steroid ointments
emollients
systemic: methotrexate
eczema treatment
emollients
topical steroids - inc potency
phototherapy
immunosuppressants
melanoma treatment
primary excision with clearance
sentinel node biopsy - systemic treatment if +
BCC treatment
wide local excision and biopsy
can be managed non-surgically with crycotherapy, photodynamic therapy and topical imiquimod
SCC treatment
wide local excision with large margin
radiotherapy also used
venous ulcer treatment
compression bandaging
desloughing agent if necessary
osteoarthritis presentation
short lived morning joint stiffness
joint pain in weight bearing
osteoarthritis management
life style modification physio, OT NSAIDs, paracet local steroid injections joint replacements etc
aute gout management
colchinine
NSAIDs
steroids, oral or IM
gout prophylaxis
allopurinol
febuxostat …
rheumatoid arthritis treatment
aspirin/NSAIDs
+steroids
+DMARD (++)
polymyositis/dermatomyositis treatment
prednisolone
immunosuppression
polymyalgia rheumatica treatment
low dose steroids (prednisolone)
SLE treatment
hydroxychloroquine
glucocorticoid
+ immunosuppression
osteoporosis treatment
lifestyle
calcium and vit D supplementation
biphosphonates (-ate)
septic arthritis treatment
fluclox
ant compartment of arm supplied by
musculocutaneous
post compartment of arm supplied by
radial
ant compartment of forearm supplied by
median
post compartment of forearm supplied by
radial nerve
brachial plexus
C5-T1
what type of joint is facet joint
synovial
sciatic nerve root
L4,L5 and S1
ant compartment of thigh supplied by
femoral nerve