AFT 2021 Flashcards
Which nerve supplies the medial rectus?
3rd cranial nerve
SO4 LR6 AO3
Say the eye thing
SO4…..
SO4 LR6 AO3
A O Three= Ayy Oi See
Investigation for green bilious vomit in newborn? Investigation please
Plain film abdo xray
Possible diagnosis in green bilious vomit in newborn? (2)
Malrotation
Volvulus
Classical presentation of pyloric stenosis? (3)
Projective vomiting (pyloric-> projectile)
Constipation
Hungry child
When is a child most likely to be affected by pyloric stenosis?
Birth- 6 months old
First line investigation in hungry, constipated, projectile vomiting newborn?
Ultrasound scan (demonstrates thickened pylorus)
Which nerve lies in close association with the roots of the lower wisdom teeth?
Inferior alveolar nerve
Following hip surgery:
No straight leg raise & can’t move hip, but distal sensation and movement normal. Diagnosis?
Hip dislocation
patient possibly non-compliant with instruction to remain immobile
Recommended intervention for choking baby?
Chest thrusts (not abdominal as in adult)
What is the most sensitive technique when looking for chromosomal imbalance?
Array Comparative Genomic Hybridisation
ie Array CGH
Most likely cause of new onset double vision in healthy patient following trauma from a punch?
Blow out fracture
fractured orbit traps inferior orbital tissue-> diplopia
Gradual painless loss of vision in both eyes, red reflexes diminished, elderly. Diagnosis?
Cataract (duh)
Distorted vision followed by sudden painless loss of central vision, elderly. Diagnosis?
Wet ARMD
What is required in an open fracture?
Debridement (to reduce infection risk)
Why avoid plates and screws in open fracture?
Invasive fixation increases infection risk
Antibody in Sjogrens? (2)
Anti-Ro
Anti-La
Papular and pustular rash following steroid treatment. What is it?
Acne (duh)
Which skin condition is aggravated by beta blockers?
Psoriasis
Painful neck swelling is usually?
Thyroiditis
What is thyroitis usually associated with? (2)
Intercurrent illness (ie other illness) Hyperthyroid symptoms
What hand pathology does injury to the ulnar nerve result in?
Claw hand
What investigation is required in simple nasal fracture?
None, decision whether to manipulate fracture is made clinically
How is anatomy of paranasal sinuses best demonstrated?
On CT scan
