30 December Flashcards
What are side effects of Tamoxifen?
Hot flushes
Nausea
Fluid retention
PV bleeding/discharge
Fatigue
Skin rash
Increased risk of VTE
Liver enzyme inhibitor
Risk of endometrial cancer
What are features of Somoatisatio disorder?
Multiple complaints which persist for long periods of time with no organic pathology
Refuse to accept negative results
What are features of cardiac tamponade?
Chest pain- pleuritic improves on leaning forwards
- lethargy
SoB
Dizziness/syncope
Tachycardia
Tachypnoea
Becks Triad
-Raised JVP
-Muffled heart sounds
-Hypotension
Pulsus parodoxus- decrease in systolic BP >10 on inspiration
What are features of Furunoculosis?
Infection of hair follicle in ear canal
Caused by staph
Pain at sight of lesion
Pain worsened by pressure on tragus or pinna movememtn
Most resolve on their own within 4-10 days
What are features of cystic hygromas?
Jugular lymphatic sac
Occurs on left side in posterior triangle
Soft painless mass that transilluminates
