AKT COPY Flashcards
Pharm for reducing ETOH effects
Naltrexone or Disulfiram (makes you feel worse/crap with ETOH)
Pharm to reduce ETOH cravings
Acamprosate
Post viral URTI with vertigo, hearing loss and tinnitus
Labyrinthitis
Post viral URTI with vertigo, NO hearing loss and tinnitus
vestibular neuronitis
Investigation for accoustic neuroma
MRI with gadolinium contrast
“What bld test to test annually in Down’s?”
TSH
How long to avoid sexual intercourse post AMI?
8 weeks
COCP medication components
ethinyloestradiol 30mcg levonorgesterol 150mcg
Mirena IUD medication component
Levonorgesterol 52mg
“3 Cx’s of haemachromatosis (systems)”
- CLD
- Heart failure (restrictive)
- Arthritis (hands)
Gonorrhoea pharm Mx
500mg ceftriaxone IM + 1g azithromycin PO stat
Gonorrhoea contact tracing
2 months
Chlamydia test of re-infection
3 months
Chlamydia test of cure
4 weeks - pregnant or rectal chlamydia
Chlamydia pharm Rx
100mg doxycycline bd 7 days OR
1g azithromycin stat (pregnant)
Chlamydia contact tracing
6 months
Which anti-HTN can inc risk of T2DM
Thiazides
Which anti HTN causes HIGH calcium
Thiazides
Which anti HTN causes LOW calcium
Loop diuretics (Frusemide)
ICS example name and dose
Fluticasone proprionate 50mcg - child
125mcg - adult
SABA name and dose
salbutamol 100mcg
ICS/LABA name + dose
fluticasone proprionate 50 - 250mcg
salmeterol 25mcg
LAMA name + dose
tiotropium 5mcg (respimat) daily
Metformin eGFR contraindication
<30
SGLT2 eGFR contraindication
<45
DPP4 eGFR contraindication
NONE, just dose adjustment (except linagliptin - no change)
Sulphonylureas eGFR contraindication
<30
Metformin eGFR reduce dose to 1g?
30-60
GLP1 agonist dose
dulaglutide 1.5mg weekly
Sulphonylurea + dose
Gliclazide 40mg daily
DPP4-i dose
Linagliptin 5mg
SGLT2 and dose
Empagliflozin 10mg daily
Shockable rhythms
V Fib, V tach
Shockable rhythms pharmacology
Adrenaline 1mg after 2nd shock
Amiodarone 300mg after 3rd shock
Non-Shockable rhythms pharmacology
Adrenaline 1mg now, and then every 2nd cycle
“4 H’s of collapse”
Hypoxia
Hypovolaemia
Hyper/hypokalaemia/metabolic disorders
Hypothermia
“4 T’s of collapse”
Toxins
Tension pneumothorax
Thrombosis
Tamponade
AMI - GTN dose
300-600mcg sublingual every 5mins
Always check BP and avoid in inferior AMI
Indications for warfarin for AF Mx
eGFR <30
Valvular AF
(moderate-severe mitral stenosis or mechanical valve)
NOAC dose for AF
Apixaban 5mg bd
2.5mg if
At least 2 of:
- 80+ years old
- Weight under 60kg
- Creatine over 133
Contraindications to NOAC and warfarin (3)
- Previous intracranial bleed
- Recent GI bleed
- Pregnancy
Heart rate aim in AF
<80
Beta blocker dose in AF
Atenolol 25mg daily
Post AMI driving abstinence duration
2 weeks (private licence)
Post TIA driving abstinence duration
2 weeks (private licence)
Post CABG driving abstinence duration
4 weeks (private)
Post stroke driving abstinence duration
4 weeks (private)
2nd degree Type I ECG
Gradually elongating PR until drop (Wenkebach)
not serious
2nd degree Type II ECG
PR interval is normal Sudden drop in QRS
Urgent cardio referral
CCF - Moderate on exertion (Class)?
Clas III
CCF - Mild on exertion (Class)?
Class II
CCF - Symptoms at rest (Class)?
Class IV
CCF - No symptoms (Class)?
Class I
BNP level for CCF
BNP >1800
LVEF <35% medication
Ivabradine
LVEF <40% medication
ANRI - Entresto
Heart Failure Medications + Dose (3)
- Perindopril 2.5mg daily
- Spironolactone 25mg daily
- Bisoprolol 1.25mg daily (2nd line if euvolaemic)
HOCM ECG criteria
Deep R waves anterior leads
Tall Q waves lateral leads
Diabetic retinopathy medication and dose
Fenofibrate 145mg daily
Tamponade triad
“Beck’s”
- Low BP
- Muffled heart sounds, Jugular venous distension
Pericarditis meds + dose
Colchicine 500mcg
(bd if >70kg, daily if <70kg) for 3 months
Acute Rheumatic Fever Rx immediate (2)
Benzathine benzylpenicillin IM as a single dose 1.2 million units (adults)
NSAIDs/aspirin
Groin Rash DDx (4)
Candida Intertrigo
Tinea Cruris
Flexural Psoriasis
Erythrasma
PMHX Melanoma skin checks frequency
- 3 monthly for 2 years
- 6 monthly for 2 years
- 12 monthly for lifetime
Cat Scratch Disease Rx
Azithromycin 500mg 1st day, 250mg daily for next 4 days
Chickenpox Rx - adults
Adults - Valaciclovir 1g tds 7 days
Chilblains Rx
Keep warm
DO NOT RUB/MASSAGE
If extensive or painful:
- Strong topical steroid +/- occlusive dressing (betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% ointment bd)
OR
Severe/recurrent:
- GTN spray
- Nifedipine MR 20mg daily
Which infection is linked with Erythema Multiforme?
Herpes Simplex Virus
Commonest KNOWN cause of Erythema Nodusum
Sarcoidosis
4 causes of LVH
- HOCM
- HTN
- Atrial regurg
- Mitral regurg
- Coarctation aorta
Actinic/Solar Keratosis Mx
Spot area = Cryotherapy or Shave + curettage
Large area = Imiquimod 5% 3xweekly for 4 weeks or Fluorouracil 5% daily for 4 weeks
Keratocanthoma Rx
3-5 excisional biopsy
SCC Ix
Punch biopsy
BCC Ix
Punch biopsy
SCC Rx
Superficial = Cryotherapy, shave+curettage, Imiquimod 5% 5xweekly for 6 weeks
Fluorouracil 5% daily for 4 weeks
3D = surgical excision 3-5mm
Melanoma Ix
Excisional biopsy 2mm
Melanoma Rx
WLE + melanoma unit referral
BCC Rx
Superficial = Cryotherapy - double freeze thaw, shave+curettage, Imiquimod 5% 5xweekly for 6 weeks
Fluorouracil 5% daily for 4 weeks
3D = surgical excision 3-5mm
BCC typical spread
Locally
SCC typical spread
Lymphatics
Causes of acne flares (4)
- PCOS
- Humidity
- Occlusive cosmetics
- Drugs - steroids
What features to examine when assessing for a burn? (4)
Colour
Blisters
Sensation
Cap Refill
Deep dermal burn signs?
Painless
Non-blanching
White/mottled skin
Prolonged cap refill
Satellite lesions in skin folds
Candida Intertrigo
Candida intertrigo Rx
Clotrimazole 1% cream daily
Erysipelas pathogen
strep pyogenes
Chondrodermatitis nodularis Rx
Nitroglycerin ointment bd (1–2% glyceryl trinitrate)
1st line pharm to increase breastmilk supply
Domperidone
Compression mmHg to bandage ulcers
40mmHg
Secondary causes of hyperlipidemia (4)
CKD
Hypothyroidism
T2DM
CLD
4 contraindications to stress echo
Unstable angina
Severe aortic stenosis
New LBBB
Uncontrolled arrhythmia
Lateral STEMI leads + supply
I, AVL, V5, V6
Left Circumflex artery
Inferior STEMI leads + supply
II, III, AVF
Right Coronary Artery
Anterior STEMI leads + supply
V3-V4
Left Anterior Descending
Septal STEMI leads + supply
V1-V2
Left Anterior Descending
Posterior STEMI leads + supply
V7-V9
Right Coronary Artery
Contraindications to performing Valsalva’s for SVT (4)
AMI
Haemodynamic instability
Aortic stenosis
Glaucoma
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Rx
ACEi or beta blockers until resolved systolic dysfunction ~ 1 month
Dandruff 1st line Rx
Selenium sulphide shampoo
Discoid Eczema Rx
Strong steroid (betamethasone diproprionate 0.05% daily for 2 weeks)
What disease is dermatitis herpetiformis linked with?
Coeliac disease
Dermatofibroma distinctive features (2)
Pale centre Pinch sign (central dimple)
Rash with target lesions
Erythema Multiforme
Treatment of Erythema Multiforme
Treat Cause, but otherwise self resolves
- Aciclovir for HSV
- ABx for mycoplasma pneumoniae
ASTI smoking screening age
10
ATSI fasting T2DM check age
18
ATSI BP, UEC check age
18
Coral pink fluorescence under wood lamp
Erythrasma
Erythrasma Rx
Fusidate sodium 2% ointment bd for 14 days
Red swollen fingers+toes, linked with T2DM
Erythromelalgia
Itch/pain/burning rash in sun-exposed skin
Exercise-induced vasculitis or Golfer’s vasculitis
Exercise-induced vasculitis or Golfer’s vasculitis Rx
Self-resolving in 3-4 weeks
Folliculitis causative pathogens
Bacterial - Staph aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Fungi
Folliculitis Rx
Treat according to swab MCS
- commonly - flucloxacillin or cephalexin 500mg QID
Rash with firm papules “string of pearls” ring
Granuloma Annulare
Granuloma Annulare associated conditions (3)
T2DM
Hyperlipidemia
Autoimmune Thyroiditis (children)
Granuloma Annulare Rx
Strong steroid (betamethasone diproprionate 0.05% daily for 2 weeks)
Grover’s Disease Rx
Strong steroid (betamethasone diproprionate 0.05% daily for 2 weeks)
Spotty itchy rash in children (trunk) sparing hands/feet?
Guttate psoriasis
- linked with strep infection
Telogen Effluvium triad
- Stressful event
- 2-3 months to diffuse hair loss
- white bulbs
(Pull test = hair coming out)
Hair loss with chemo/radiotherapy
Anagen Effluvium
Exclamation mark hairs
Alopecia Areata
Androgenetic Alopecia Rx
- Minoxidil to dry scalp - for 12+ months (not for females)
- Finasteride for 2+ years - halts balding process (SE gynaecomastia)
What virus is associated with Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease?
Coxsackie virus
Management of Hand Foot & Mouth (2)
- Supportive, fluids (can become dehydrated)
- Keep home until blistered have dried/crusted
Herpes Simplex Virus Type I management?
First sensation - Aciclovir 5% cream 5 times daily for 5 days
Severe - Aciclovir 400mg tds for 5 days
Post-herpetic Neuralgia Rx (3)
- Simple analgesia/Ice massage
- Lidocaine 5% patch,
- Amitriptyline 10–25 mg nocte
Gabapentin 300 mg nocte
Shingles Rx
Valaciclovir 1g tds for 7 days
Impetigo NON-PHARM Rx
- Keep away until 24hrs after starting Abx
- Cover wounds
Impetigo Rx (non-endemic) + multiple sores
- Flucloxacillin 12.5 mg/kg up to 500mg QID 7 days.
- Keep away until 24hrs after starting Abx
Impetigo Rx (Endemic)
- Benzathine benzylpenicillin IM 1.2 million units
- Keep away until 24hrs after starting Abx
Impetigo Rx (non-endemic) + localised sores
- Mupirocin 2% ointment tds for 5 days
Impetigo Rx (penicillin allergy)
- Trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole, bd for 3 days
- child 4/20mg/kg up to 160/800mg
Bullous Impetigo pathogen
Staph aureus (infectious!)
Bullous Impetigo Rx
- Flucloxacillin 500mg QID for 7 days
- Do not share towels with other family members
Keratosis Pilaris Rx
- Topical retinoids, salicyclic acid
Lichen Planus Rx
- Symptomatic - potent steroid (beta. dip 0.05%)
- Otherwise resolves in a few months
Molluscum Contagiosum causative pathogen
Pox virus
Nappy rash Rx
Dependent on cause
hydrocortisone 1% + nystatin 100 000 units BD or clotrimazole
Molluscum Contagiosum Rx
Self Resolves
Nappy rash causes (3)
Irritant dermatitis
Candida
Seborrheic dermatitis
Psoriasis
Nappy rash Rx
Dependent on cause
hydrocortisone 1% + nystatin 100 000 units BD
Lump with buttonhold invagination when pressed?
Neurofibroma
Perioral dermatitis Rx
Doxycycline 100mg daily for 8 weeks
Tiny black pits in soles of feet (Pitted Keratolysis) Rx?
Clindamycin 1% bd for 10 days
Pityriasis Rosacea Rx?
- Self-limiting - 6-8 weeks
- Use corticosteroid cream for itch
Pityriasis Versicolor Rx (2)
selenium sulfide shampoo 2.5% for 10 days
OR antifungal creams
Apply to wet skin and leave on for 10 mins
If ineffective, flucanozole 400mg oral stat
Pyogenic Granuloma Rx (1)
Imiquimod 5% 5xweekly for 6 weeks vs excision
Rosacea Non-pharm Rx (4)
Cleanser + moisturising routine
SPF 30+
Trigger avoidance
Avoid perfumes/colognes
Rosacea Pharm Rx (3)
- Topical metronidazole
- Azelaic acid
- Doxy 100mg daily 8 weeks
Scabies Rx
Permethrin 5% cream from jawline downwards overnight
Repeat in 1 week
Scarlet fever causative pathogen
Strep Pyogenes
Lace-like/sandpaper rash
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet Fever Rx
Phenoxymethylpenicillin 500mg bd for 10 days
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (infants) Rx
Salicylic acid 2% + LPC (liquor picis carbonis = coal tar solution) 2% + sulfur 2%
Which tinea locations need oral terbinafine?
What dose?
Scalp, nails or widespread
250mg oral terbinafine daily
Toenails = 12 weeks
Fingernails = 6 weeks
Which tinea locations need topical terbinafine?
Everywhere except scalp/nails
1% terbinafine cream bd 2 weeks
Venous Ulcer appearance
Ragged edge, slight pain, slough
Arterial Ulcer Appearance
Punched out, Pain +++, Cold. Relieved by hanging out of bed
Lump with buttonhold invagination when pressed?
Neurofibroma
Diabetic/Pressure Ulcer Mx (3)
Clean base with saline
Relief of friction
Iodosorb ointment/Foam dressing
Pityriasis Rosacea Rx?
- Self-limiting - 6-8 weeks
- Use corticosteroid cream for itch
Pityriasis Versicolor Rx
selenium sulfide 2.5% for 10 days
Apply to wet skin and leave on for 10 mins
Rosacea Non-pharm Rx (4)
Cleanser + moisturising routine
SPF 30+
Trigger avoidance
Avoid perfumes/colognes
Rosacea Pharm Rx
- Topical metronidazole
2. Doxy 100mg daily 8 weeks
T2DM assessment for low risk asymptomatic patients.
- AUSDRISK >40yo
Scarlet fever causative pathogen
Strep Pyogenes
Lace-like scarlet rash
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet Fever Rx
Phenoxymethylpenicillin 500mg bd for 10 days
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (infants) Rx
Salicylic acid 2% + LPC (liquor picis carbonis = coal tar solution) 2% + sulfur 2%
Which tinea locations need oral terbinafine?
What dose?
Scalp, nails or widespread
250mg oral terbinafine daily
Toenails = 12 weeks
Fingernails = 6 weeks
Requirements for HbA1c to diagnose T2DM
> 6.5% on TWO occasions
Causes of low HbA1c
Anaemia
Haemoglobinopathies
CKD
Requirements for OGTT to diagnose T2DM
(EITHER)
Fasting >7
2 hours >11
Neuropathic Ulcer Location
Plantar surface (pressure areas), well demarcated
What to examine for with foot ulcers (3)
- Sensation with 10gm monofilament
- Ankle Brachial Index Measurement
- Dorsalis Pedis/Posterior Tibialis pulse
T2DM Driving license with insulin
2 yearly license review +/- conditional
Arterial Ulcer Mx
Urgent vascular surgeon review for reperfusion
Diabetic/Pressure Ulcer Mx (3)
Clean base with saline
Relief of friction
Iodosorb ointment/Foam dressing
Urticaria Rx
Loratadine 10mg daily
Who needs annual screening for T2DM? (FBGL) (2)
Prediabetes
ATSI
T2DM assessment for low risk asymptomatic patients.
- AUSDRISK >40yo
FBGL intermediate range
5.5-6.9
Mx = perform HbA1c or OGTT
HbA1c intermediate range
6.0-6.4%
Mx = retest in one year
OGTT results for Impaired glucose tolerance
Fasting: <7 mmol/L
2 hour : 7.8 - 11 mmol/L
OGTT results for Impaired fasting glycaemia
Fasting glucose: 6.1-6.9
2 hour glucose < 7.8
Addison’s Ix
Short Synacthen test
○ Gives synthetic ACTH, should normally increase cortisol
○ In Addison’s (underfunctioning adrenal), there is no increased cortisol - positive test
Requirements for HbA1c to diagnose T2DM
> 6.5% on TWO occasions
Causes of low HbA1c
Anaemia
Haemoglobinopathies
CKD
Requirements for OGTT to diagnose T2DM
(EITHER)
Fasting >7
2 hours >11
OGTT results to Dx GDM
Fasting glucose >5.5 (reduce by 1.5)
Two hour glucose >8.0 (reduce by 3.0)
T2DM Driving license with OHA’s
5 yearly license review +/- conditional
T2DM Driving license with insulin
2 yearly license review +/- conditional
Which diabetic patients need conditional licenses (4)
- Severe hypoglycaemia
- Acute hyperglycaemia
- End-organ damage
- Commercial drivers on OHA’s/insulin - specialist review
Pre-exercise BGL range for T2DM
5 - 13.9
How often to check BGL during exercise if on insulin or sulfonylureas
30-45 minutes
How long after exercise can you get hypoglycaemia with SU’s/insulin?
48 hours
Fasting BGL aim in T2DM
4-7
2 hour post-prandial BGL aim in T2DM
5-10
Severe hypoglycaemia event, driving restriction
6 weeks until stabilised by specialist
Late Onset Autoimmune Diabetes Ix (4)
- glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies
- insulinoma antigen-2 (IA2) antibodies
- islet cell antibodies
- Insulin antibodies
How often to get eye Ax with T2DM?
24 monthly
12 monthly if - ATSI, systemic disease, >15 years Dx, poor control
What T2DM meds to cease on sick days or if BGL >15 on two occasions
Metformin, SLGT2 (dehydration risk)
Acromegaly Ix
IGF-1 - insulin-like growth factor
Carcinoid Syndrome Ix
24 hr urine 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
Conn’s syndrome Ix
Plasma aldosterone-renin ratio
Cushing’s Syndrome Ix (3)
- Overnight 1mg dexamethasone suppression test
- 2 measurements of late night salivary cortisol
- 2 measurements of 24 hour urinary - free cortisol excretion
Diabetes Insipidus triad
Weakness + Massive Polyuria + Polydipsia
Diabetes Insipidus Rx
desmopressin intranasally bd
DKA BGL and ketones diagnosis
BGL>11mmol/L and ketones > 0.6mmol/L
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State BGL and ketones diagnosis
BGL >30mmol/L and ketones anything
Mild hypoglycaemia Mx (BGL <4.0)
15 rule
- 15g of sugar (half fruit juice glass)
- Recheck in 15 mins
- Test every hour for next 4 hours
Severe hypoglycaemia Mx (reduced GCS)
Glucagon 1g IM stat
OR
Dextrose 50% 20mL
Severe hypoglycaemia event, driving restriction
6 weeks until stabilised by specialist
When to assess risk for OP
- Annually in post-menopausal women or men >50yo
T1DM Ix (2)
- Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD)
- Insulinoma antigen-2 (IA-2) antibodies
Osteopenia Dx
-1 to -2.5 T score
Osteoporosis Dx
Less than -2.5 T score
What Z score to be concerned for secondary causes
Less than -2.0 score
After starting carbimazole, when to recheck TFT’s and adjust dose?
4-6 weeks
Bisphosphonate dose
Alendronate 70mg oral weekly
Denosumab dose
60mg subcut 6 monthly
When to stop osteoporosis Rx?
5-10 years of Rx without any fractures and BMD >-2.5
Osteoporosis new medication. When to review?
6 months
Osteoporosis pt monitoring. When to review?
12 months
Osteoporosis pt monitoring. When to DEXA?
2 yearly
Non-osteoporotic, high-risk pt. When to review?
2-5 years (including DEXA)
Which medication to use in CKD + osteoporosis
Denosumab
Phaeochromocytoma Ix
24 hour urine metanephrines/catecholamines test
SIADH Ix (3)
- Urine osmolality >100
- High urinary sodium
- Low blood sodium (dilution)
SIADH Mx (1)
Fluid restriction <800mL/day
T1DM Ix (2)
- Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD)
- Insulinoma antigen-2 (IA-2) antibodies
Imaging of choice for goitre with Hyperthyroidism (uptake)
Thyroid Scintigraphy scan
Imaging for goitre with Hypothyroidism
Trial levothyroxine and check if nodule regresses first
If not, consider ultrasound
Drugs that can cause hypothyroidism (2)
Lithium, amiodarone (also hyper)
Graves Ix
Anti TSH Receptor Antibodies
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Ix
anti-TPO (anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies)
also elevated in thyroiditis
Hyperthyroidism Rx
Carbimazole 10-15mg bd
After starting carbimazole, when to recheck TFT’s and adjust dose?
4-6 weeks
When to use PTU instead of carbimazole?
Pregnancy, Thyroid storm, Preconception
Multiply CBZ dose by 10 to get PTU dose
Most important SE of carbimazole/PTU?
Agranulocytosis
Cease if febrile or pharyngitis
Subclinical asymptomatic hypothyroidism Mx
Repeat TFT’s in 6 weeks. Commence thyroxine if:
- TSH >10
OR
- Thyroid peroxidase antibody
When to consider partial hypothyroid replacement?
25-50mcg daily
- Elderly
- High CVD risk
- Subclinical (where TSH >10 on retesting)
Hypothyroidism Rx dose
levothyroxine 1.6mcg/kg daily (to nearest 25mcg, (50-100mcg
Thyroiditis Rx
- propranolol 10mg bd if symptomatic
- Repeat TFT’s in 6 weeks
- If painful - NSAID’s too
Allergic Rhinitis Examination signs (3)
- turbinate hypertrophy
- pale blue nasal mucousa
- Suborbital oedema
Oral thrush Rx
Under 2yo = 100 000 units nystatin 1mL QID for 1 week
Over 2yo = Micanozole 2% gel, 2.5mL QID 1 week
Imaging of choice for cholesteatoma
CT temporal bone
Examination findings of Infectious Mononucleosis (3)
- Splenomegaly
- Hepatomegaly
- Jaundice
- Rash
Meniere’s Disease Triad
Vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss - Unilateral
Meniere’s Disease Mx (3)
- Limit salt <2g/day, ETOH, caffeine,
- Vestibular rehab
- Prochlorperazine 10mg daily
- Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg daily
What age to refer Nasolacrimal duct obstruction to opththal
> 12 months of age
Otitis Media risk factors (3)
- Smoking exposure
- Childcare
- Down’s syndrome
- Adenoid disease
Otitis Media ABx
Amoxicillin 15mg/kg tds for 5 days
Review in 48 hours
Otitis Media ABx if not improving with amoxi
If not improving in 48 hours,
Augmentin DF 875/125 bd for 5 days
Otitis Media ABx if allergic to penicillin
Cefuroxime 500mg bd for 5 days
Recurrent AOM criteria and Rx
3+ episodes in 6 months and need to be <2yo
amoxicillin 25mg/kg bd for 6 months
Glue ear (AOM with effusion) Mx?
- Tend to self drain in 4 weeks
- Refer if >3 months, or if causing hearing issues
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Dx criteria
> 6 weeks of perforated TM with discharge
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Mx (3)
- Ear toileting (rolled tissue spear QID until ear dry)
- Ciprofloxacin 0.3% ear drops (x5) bd until discharge free for 3 days
- Refer to audiology for hearing assessment
- ENT referral
Grommets +/- adenoidectomy indications (2)
- Chronic otitis media (>3 months) with effusion and hearing loss
- Recurrent otitis media with effusion
Otitis Externa Mx (3)
- Sofradex ear drops - 3 drops tds for 7 days
- Paracetamol 15mg/kg QID PRN
- Dry aural toileting QID PRN until canal is dry
Otitis Externa prevention (2)
- Aqua-Ear after water exposure
- Keep ear-dry, use earplugs or bathing cap during showering/swimming
Otosclerosis - what bone does it affect?
Stapes
Otosclerosis Mx (1)
- Referral to ENT for stapedectomy
Perforated TM broad causes (3)
Infection, trauma, growths
Safe perforated TM Mx (3)
- Dry toileting with tissue spear
- Self-resolving in 4 weeks
- Amoxicillin 500mg tds for 5 days if infected
Antibiotic indications for rhinosinusitis (3)
- Discoloured purulent discharge
- 38oC
- Severe localised pain
Sialoliths Mx (2)
- Conservative with massage and analgesia, warm liquids
- Infected = 7 days Flucloxacillin 500mg QID
Tonsillectomy Indications
Tonsillectomy Indications (6-4-2, 1-2-3 rule)
- 6+ episodes/year for more than 1 year
- 4+ episodes/year for more than 2 years
- 2+ episodes/year for more than 3 years
When to treat tonsillitis with ABx?
- Bacterial likely
- Immunosuppressed
- Previous complications
- ATSI
Bacterial tonsillitis Rx
Phenoxymethylpenicillin 500mg bd for 10 days
Penicillin allergy - azithromycin 500mg daily for 5 days
Vestibular Neuronitis Rx (1)
- Prednisolone 1mg/kg (up to 75mg) for 5 days
Anal fissure Mx? (4)
- Topical lignocaine
- Treat constipation - stool softeners, high fibre diet
- Sitz bath
- Topical GTN/diltiazem
- Local injection of botox
Bowel cancer 4 flag criteria for moderate risk
First degree relative <55yo (4)
First degree relative >55yo (2)
Second degree relative any age (1)
If moderate risk bowel cancer, screening?
FOBT every 2 years from 40-49
Colonoscopy every 5 years from 50-74
Aspirin 2.5 years from 50-74yo
If high risk bowel cancer, screening?
(Reduce age points by 5 years compared to mod risk)
Refer to family cancer clinic
FOBT every 2 years from 35yo
Colonoscopy every 5 years from 45-74yo
Medication for liver cirrhosis from portal HTN
carvedilol
Risk factors for coeliac disease (3)
Hypothyroidism
T1DM Diabetes
Autoimmune thyroid disease
Down’s syndrome
Diverticulitis non-severe attack Mx (3)
- Clear liquids for 2-3 days
- Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid 875/125mg bd for 5 days
- Penicillin allergy = Trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole 960mg bd AND metronidazole 600mg bd 5 days
Gastro in nursing home. When to notify public health unit
- 2+ more residents
ABx indications for gastro (3)
- Septic
- Immunocompromised
- Salmonella or severe C.Diff (all other bacterial causes don’t require Abx)
When do you avoid loperamide for gastro? (3)
○ Children
○ Bloody diarrhoea
○ High fever
- Systemic symptoms
Lifestyle Mx for GORD (4)
- Avoid spicy food
- Remain upright after eating
- Weight loss
- Stop smoking
Urea Breath Test preparation advice (3)
- No Abx for 4/52
- No PPI for 2/52 before test
- Nil water in morning
- Nil brushing teeth
H. Pylori Rx (3)
HP7 treatment. ACE - all given BD
- Amoxicillin 1g (metronidazole 400mg bd if hypersensitive)
- Clarithromycin 500mg
- Esomeprazole 20mg
When to repeat UBT post H.Pylori Rx
4 weeks
Haemochromatosis Ix
Elevated transferrin + ferritin
Typical arthritis region for haemochromatosis
MCPJ 2nd/3rd joint
Hep A Mx
- Self limiting - 6 weeks
- Avoid fats, ETOH, panadol and smoking
- Wash hands, do not share cutlery
surface antigen
surface antibody
core antibody
Acute Hep B
POSITIVE surface antigen
NEGATIVE surface antibody
POSITIVE core antibody
surface antigen
surface antibody
core antibody
Chronic Hep B
POSITIVE surface antigen
NEGATIVE surface antibody
POSITIVE core antibody
surface antigen
surface antibody
core antibody
Vaccinated Hep B
NEGATIVE surface antigen
POSITIVE surface antibody
NEGATIVE core antibody
surface antigen
surface antibody
core antibody
Resolved Hep B
NEGATIVE surface antigen
POSITIVE surface antibody
POSITIVE core antibody
When does Hep C Mx need referring to specialist? (2)
- If HIV/HBV co-infection
- Cirrhosis present
When does Hep C Mx need referring to specialist? (2)
- If HIV/HBV co-infection
- Cirrhosis present
Assessment of cure for Hep C
- Hepatitis C RNA PCR and LFT’s at 12 weeks post treatment
IBD - pain before defecation?
Crohn’s
IBD commonly blood and mucous stools
Crohn’s
IBS Mx (4)
- Regular meal times
- Avoid triggers
- Low FODMAP diet
- Referral to dietitian
- Referral to psych for CBT
NAFLD Ix diagnosis
- AST and ALT >2x ULN
- AST/ALT < 1
- Needs USS/MRI/Imaging
NASH monitoring
6 monthly liver US +/- AFP
NAFLD Mx
Cirrhosis/NAFLD fibrosis score high = gastro referral, fibroscan +/- biopsy
NAFLD fibrosis score Low = manage risk factors
NAFLD Monitoring
6 monthly LFT’s
NASH monitoring
6 monthly liver US +/- AFP
Acute Pancreatitis Ix (Dx)
Lipase >3 UNL
Acute Pancreatitis Mx
- ED Mx for IV hydration due to high mortality
PBC or PSC
Males commonly
PSC
PBC or PSC
Linked with Ulcerative colitis
PSC
PBC or PSC
Female
PBC
PBC and PSC symptoms (4)
- Abdo pain
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Pruritis
- Jaundice
PBC or PSC
Colorectal cancer risk
PSC
PBC or PSC
Intrahepatic ducts only
PBC
Dx, pain in throat with cold/hot food
Oesophageal spasm
Gastric peptic ulcer. Pain after eating time frame?
Pain 30 mins after eating
Dudodenal peptic ulcer. Pain after eating time frame?
Relieved when eating, Pain starts 2-3 hours later
External haemorrhoids difference
Painful
Visible/palpable lump on outside
What type of haemorrhoids is treated with banding?
Internal
External haemorrhoids difference
Painful
Visible/palpable lump on outside
When can you break consent? (4)
- Patient permission
- Mandatory by law
- Necessary discussion with other health professional
- Duty to public health
What age to screen smoking in ATSI?
12yo
What age screen CVD (risk calculator)
45+ yo (ATSI >30yo)
Adrenaline dose for anaphylaxis in children
0.01mL/kg every 5 mins
My Aged Care referral criteria
> 65yo or >50 with homelessness/complex needs
Disabled Parking criteria
- Sig mobility deficit
- Sig neuro/cognitive deficit
- Standard parking bay is not big enough for equipment
Varenicline CI’s
Psychosis, suicidal thoughts, CVD, pregnancy/BF
Smoking cessation - Champix dose
Varenicline - 0.5mg for 3/7 -> 0.5mg BD for 4/7, then 1mg BD for 12/52
Smoking cessation 3 options (Rx)
Nortriptyline
Varenicline
Bupropion
NRT dosing
> 12yo - 10+ cigs or smoking within 30 mins wake up
▪ 21mg/24hr patch >45kg
▪ 14mg/24hr patch <45kg
Quick acting = 2mg chewable every 2 hours
NO false negatives = what statistical term
100% sensitivity
NO false positives = what statistical term
100% specifiicity
What helps to rule out disease (sensitivity or specificity)
SNOUT - Sensitive tests, where negative helps rule OUT
What helps to rule out disease (sensitivity or specificity)
SNOUT - Sensitive tests, where negative helps rule OUT
How to calculate number needed to treat?
1/Absolute risk increase
Incidence definition
number of new cases
Prevalence definition
number of exisiting cases
1st line investigations for easy bruising (4)
○ FBE + blood film
○ APTT
○ PT/INR
- Fibrinogen
Pernicious anaemia Rx (1)
IM 1mg hydroxocobalamin every second day for 2 weeks
and lifelong:
1 mg hydroxocobalamin IM every 3 months
Pernicious anaemia Rx (1)
IM 1mg hydroxocobalamin every second day for 2 weeks
and lifelong:
1 mg hydroxocobalamin IM every 3 months
Iron deficiency Rx (1)
100mg elemental iron daily for 3 months
Assessment for DVT?
Well’s score
Low = D dimer
High = Venous doppler of affected
DVT Mx
Apixaban 10mg bd for 7 days, then 5mg bd for 3 months
Except if pregnant or eGFR <30
Lymphoma’s how to diagnose
Excisional biopsy only
CRAB criteria multiple myeloma
Calcium - elevated
Renal - uremia
Anaemia
Bones - pain and fractures
Risk Factors for temporal arteritis (3)
Female
Age >50yo
PMR
Rotavirus vaccine age cutoff
1st dose by 14 weeks, 2nd dose by 24 weeks
Live vaccines CI (2)
○ Cancer patients on immunosuppressive therapy (e.g RTx/CTx)
High dose immunosuppressive therapy (>90mg pred/day or >2mg/kg children)
Pregnancy
Meningococcal B dosage for age groups
6 weeks – 12 months, 3 doses
12+ months, 2 doses
Pneumococcal ages for people who are well
70+yo
ATSI 50+yo
Shingles vaccine age
Recommended 60+, but anyone 50+ can request
Influenza dosing
- 6 months – 9yo need two doses 4 weeks apart only if first ever influenza vaccine
What vaccines can you not give for egg allergy (2)
Yellow Fever
Q fever
Causes of vaccines not working in patient (3)
- Expired vaccine given
- Cold chain breach of vaccine
- Manufacturing defect of vaccine
- Individual’s immune response was ineffective
Malaria Prophylaxis (1)
PROMOZIO start 2 days before continue 7 days after
OR
Doxycycline 100mg daily 2 days before, 4 weeks after
Fever + rash, travelled to NSW
Barmah Forest Virus
Fever, been with sheep and pigs
Brucellosis
Bruce Willis looks like sheep/pig
Fever, SE asia, retroorbital pain
Dengue Fever
Dengue Fever Mx
Conservative Mx, advise about possible risk of haemorrhage and shock
Giardia symptoms (2)
- Steatorrhoea
- Anorexia/LOW
- Fatigue
Giardia Rx (1)
- Metronidazole 400mg tds for 5 days
Fever, stupor, vomiting, returned from overseas
Japanese B Encephalitis
Fever, conjuncitivitis, headache, farmer
Leptospirosis
EPT = PET = Farmer pets
Or meat industry
Gastro symptoms after someone had poorly stored milk
Listeriosis
Li for milk
Listeriosis Rx (1)
Amoxicillin 1g tds for 2 weeks (pneumonia)
Leptospirosis Rx (1)
Doxycycline 100mg 7 days
Malaria Ix (1)
Thick and thin blood films for 3 days (initial may be too early to detect)
Malaria Examination findings (3)
Splenomegaly
Conjunctival changes
Cervical lymphadenopathy
Resp infection caught by birds
Psittacosis
Weakness, fever, abbatoir worker
Q fever
Q fever Rx (1)
- Usually spontaneously resolves in 2-6 weeks
- Doxycycline 100mg bd for 14 days
Can do Q fever vaccines for those at high risk
Insect bite, Queenslander
Queensland Tick Typhus
Queensland Tick Typhus Rx (1)
Doxycycline 100mg bd for 7 days
Painful animal bite + pain with drinking
Rabies
Rabies Rx
Vaccinate, even if after bite
Farmer, sparse spotty rash, fever
Ross River Virus
Parasitic worms in - Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean
Schistosomiasis from contaminated faeces
Cat litter and contaminated/uncooked food
Fever, muscle aches
Toxoplasmosis
Traveller’s diarrhoea Rx
azithromycin 1g oral stat
Gradually worsening fever and abdo fever in returned traveller
Typhoid
Typhoid Rx (1)
Azithromycin 1g oral daily for 7 days
Eschar rash - Transmitted through bites, Asia
Typhus
Typhus Rx (1)
- Doxycycline 100mg bd
Anal warts Rx (1)
Podophyllotoxin 0.15% cream bd for 3 days, then nothing for 4 days. Repeat x4
Hairy leukoplakia is a sign of?
HIV
Time frame for post-exposure HIV prophylaxis
Within 72 hours of exposure
How long to take PrEP for HIV until covered
Males - 7 days
Females - 20 days
Exposure to influenza, but negative result Mx (1)?
Vaccinate
Influenza Rx (1)
Oseltamivir up to 75mg bd for 5 days
What Ix to do for needlestick injury (3)
- Hep B (anti-HBs, HBsAg)
- Hep C (anti-HBc IgG, Hepatitis C serology HCV RNA PCR)
- HIV serology
When to repeat testing for needlestick injury?
3 and 6 months
Indications for tetanus booster after injury
> 5 years since last dose + DIRTY or MAJOR wound
Indications for tetanus immunoglobulin after injury
Not completed 3 course of tetanus + DIRTY or MAJOR wound
Primary syphillis symptom (1)
Painless ulcer (Chancre)
Secondary syphillis symptom (1)
Rash
Tertiary syphillis symptom (1)
Systemic paralysis
Acute syphillis infection Ix (1)
- Syphillis Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) testing AND enzyme Immunoassay
This is also used for test of cure in 3, 6, 12 months
Chronic syphillis infection Ix (1)
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA), positive for lifetime
Syphillis chancre investigation (1)
NAAT swab of ulcer
Rash, fever and myalgia after syphilis treatment?
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
Syphilis Rx (1)
Benzathine benzylpenicillin 2.4 million units IM injection stat
Pen allergy - Doxycycline 100mg bd for 14 days
Duration of therapy for provoked, distal DVT
6 weeks +
Duration of therapy for unprovoked DVT
3 months +
Duration of therapy for proximal DVT
3 months +
What is Pott’s disease?
MSK TB (TB in spine)
Tuberculosis Ix for acute disease (1)
- Sputum acid-fast bacilli smear x3
Tuberculosis Ix for chronic disease (1)
- Quantiferon Gold (does not check for active disease)
Prostate cancer screening age
- Offer 50-69yo every 2 years
- Offer 45-69yo every 2 years if risk factors
Even if high risk, controversial with screening
Prostatitis empirical Rx
Trimethoprim 300mg daily for 14 days
Epididymo-orchitis causes (4)
Mumps
Urinary source
STI source
Amiodarone
Epididymo-orchitis examination specific finding (1)
Prehn’s sign - relief of pain upon lifting of scrotum
Ehn happening to me - BXO
Blue dot sign
Torsion of testicular appendage
Indirect hernia vs Direct hernia
Common in young
Indirect
Indirect hernia vs Direct hernia
Can descend into scrotum
Indirect
Indirect hernia vs Direct hernia
Medial to inguinal vessels
Direct
Balanitis Rx
Canesten (1% clotrimazole) bd for 7 days after symptoms resolve
Peyronie’s disease associated conditions (3)
HTN
T2DM
Obesity
When to Rx Peyronie’s disease
- Only if causing pain or sexual interference
- Surgical
- Injections - collagenase
Erectile Dysfunction Rx (1)
Sildenafil 50mg PRN (max 1/day)
- Have on empty stomach
Erectile Dysfunction non-pharm Mx (3)
- Quit smoking
- Exercise
- Avoid ETOH/caffeine
- Weight loss
- Psychology
Premature Ejaculation Rx (2)
- Topical anaesthetic to penile shaft (lignocaine)
2. Dapoxetine 30mg 1-3 hours before intercourse
SPC monitoring Ix (2)
Yearly:
- bladder USS
- UEC’s
When to use triangular sling?
supports elbow - for fractures where traction would make it worse
E.g AC joint or clavicle # SNOH
When to use collar + cuff sling?
- when you need traction for fracture to heal
Humerus shaft, shoulder dislocation (internal rotation)
Shoulder dislocation Mx (1)
Collar and cuff
AC joint dislocation Mx (1)
Triangular sling (clavicle traction isn’t good)
Humerus fractures Mx (1)
Unless in corners, or displaced since it’s non WB bone, mostly conservative
What structure can get injured with humerus shaft fractures?
Radial nerve
Ulnar nerve palsy findings?
- Claw hand
- Unable to abduct fingers
Radial nerve palsy findings?
Unable to extend wrist
Median nerve palsy findings?
Unable to make OK sign (finger opposition)
Simple forearm fracture Mx (1)
Above elbow cast (to avoid supination/pronation)
Always do 1 joint below and above
Simple Wrist fracture Mx (1)
Below elbow cast
Olecranon fracture Mx (1)
ORIF (intrarticular normally)
Pulled elbow Ix (1)
None
Pulled elbow Mx (1)
Passive pronation and flex elbow
Maxillary # Mx (1)
Send to maxfax as can affect teeth modelling
Nasal # Mx?
Non-displaced = conservative Displaced = Max-fax referral
Orbital # Mx?
Send to ED urgently
Facial fracture ED referral indications? (3)
Pain with eye movements
Diplopia
Depressed malar eminence
Hyphaema
Pelvic # Mx
Usually conservative if non-displaced
Patellar # signs
Unable to straighten (extend) knee or SLR
as pulls on quads tendon
Patellar # Mx
No displacement = Immobilise walking plaster cylinder 4 weeks
Displacement or unable to extend knee = K wires
Distal fibular # Mx
POP back slab/moon boot
Repetitive back rotational movements leading to pain. Dx?
Spondylosis
Spondylosis Mx (1)
Rest from aggravating activity for 6 weeks
Radius/Ulnar # Mx
- If both fractured and aligned = heals well with cast
- Rotational deformities = reduction
- Displaced = operation
Colles # Mx
- Non-displaced = below elbow cast 4 weeks
- Displaced = reduction
Scaphoid # Mx
- Displaced = ortho referral
- Non-displaced = thumb spica cast
Mallet finger Mx
- Simple = Full extension splint
- Fracture/complex = surgery
Subscapularis action
Internal rotation
Teres minor action
External rotation
Infraspinatus action
External rotation
SLE Ix (3)
ANA +ve
anti-dsDNA
anti smith antibodies
RA Ix (3)
RF +ve
anti CCP
ANA +ve
Scleroderma Ix (1)
Limited anti centromere
Systemic anti SCL 70
“anti topoisomerase 1
Cut off for normal endometrial thickness post-menopause
<4mm
During what time of menstrual cycle is it best to get a TV US done to Ix?
Day 5-10 of menstrual cycle
Normal endometrial thickness PRE-menopausal
<12mm
Normal endometrial thickness PERI-menopausal
<5mm
What medication to give to stop breastmilk production
Cabergoline 1mg stat dose
COCP given and patient develops migraine with aura
Stop COCP
COCP Smoker >35 but quit last year
Stop COCP
COCP FHx of breast cancer <30yo
Okay to take COCP. Only PHx of breast ca
Major surgery with immobilisation, okay for COCP
No. high risk VTE
Sudden onset neck pain with RA/Down’s syndrome
Atlanto-axial disruption
Examination findings for cervical radiculopathy
Spurling test, slightly lateral flexion neck and push down head causes pain
Middle finger nerve root distribution
C7
Shoulder pain + stifness in all directions, active and passive movement pain
Frozen shoulder
Shoulder pain, active movements only, external rotation, abduction
Rotator cuff injury
Shoulder pain with Passive overhead movements
Bursitis/Impingement
Repetitive throwing -> shoulder pain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
How to assess for AC joint disruption
Paxinos sign - pinching AC joint together
Passive adduction of shoulder
When to consider radicular back pain imaging?
> 6 weeks, trial physical therapy
Ankylosing spondylitis triad
<40yo
Lasting >3 months
Morning stifness improving with exercise
Repetitive rotation causing back pain
SpondyloLYsis
Teenager with kyphosis, can’t touch toes
Scheuermann’s disease
Risk Factors for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (4)
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pregnancy
- Trauma
When to give ABX for rhinosinusitis? 3 criteria
Fever > 38
Discoloured purulent discharge
Severe localised pain
Pain on lateral thigh, worse on pressure and climbing stairs
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (including bursitis)
Young athlete, tenderness in pubic symphysis
Osteitis Pubis
Young person who jumps a lot, pain inferior knee cap
Patellar Tendinopathy
Female and obesity, anterior knee pain ,worse with sitting prolonged period of time (movie theatre sign)
Patellofemoral Pain Sydrome
Teenager with pain on tibial tuberosity
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Painful knee clicking
Meniscal tear
Suprapatellar pain after overuse, worse at night
Quadriceps Tendonitis
Marathon runner with lateral pain on thigh
Iliotibial Pain syndrome
Pain in knees after kneeling prolonged period
Prepatellar bursitis
MRI knee rebatable conditions (2)
16-49 yo with either
- Acute ACL concern (following trauma)
- Acute unable to straighten knee (meniscal tear)
Unfit tennis player with calf pain during lunge
Gastrocnemius tear
Spa folliculitis. Causative organism + ABx choice?
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Ciprofloxacin
Shaving folliculitis causative organism + Rx
Staph aureus
Mupirocin 2% ointment bd
RF for scabies (3)
Nursing homes
ATSI
HIV
Onycholysis Rx (2)
Keep nails short
Avoid exposure to contact irritants
Wait for nail to regrow (separated nail won’t reattach)
Dermatoscopy - thrombosed capillaries
Warts
Plane (flat) warts on face treatment
tretinoin 0.05% cream daily for 3 months
RF for DDH (3)
Female
Breech
FHx
When to do US for DDH
6 weeks - 6 months, after this XR is better
Organic causes of constipation in children (3)
Allergy
Coeliac Disease
Hypothyroidism
Hypercalcaemia
Examination components for child constipation (2)
Abdominal palpation for faecal matter
Inspect anus for fissures/patency
Hyperpigmentation, weight loss
Addison’s
How is sarcoidosis diagnosed?
Bronchoscopy with endobrachial biopsy
Post exposure - when can people get chickenpox vaccine
Within 3-5 days of exposure
Cardiac complication of Marfan’s syndrome?
Aortic dissection
Marfan’s syndrome inheritance pattern?
Autosomal dominant
What valvular problem is in Marfan’s?
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP = tall guy)
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy triad
- Confusion/Encephalopathy
- Ataxia
- Occulomotor dysfunction
Wernicke’s treatment
IV thiamine 300mg tds -> 100mg IV daily -> oral 100mg thiamine (severe thiamine deficiency)