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autoantibodies/chromosomes etc to memorise Flashcards

1
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vasculitis autoantibodies

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ANCA (p-ANCA, c-ANCA)

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blood test for ventricle failure

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NT-proBNP (Natriuretic peptide) if high = heart failure

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chromosome for huntingtons

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4

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chromosome for haemochromatosis

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chromosome for CF

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chromosome for wilsons

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7
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chromosome for alpha1 antitrypsin

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chromosome for downs syndrome

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21

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chromosomes in chronic myeloid leukaemia

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part of 9 breaks off and swaps with part of 22

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10
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Philadelphia chromosome assoc with?

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chronic myeloid leukaemia (also 30% adults with ALL)

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11
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hypersensitivity reaction pneumonitis?

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type 3

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12
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hypersensitivity reaction anaphylaxis?

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type 1

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13
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hypersensitivity reaction blood transfusion

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type 1

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14
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hypersensitivity reaction haemolytic anaemia

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type 2

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15
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hypersensitivity reaction goodpastures

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type 2

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16
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hypersensitivity reaction SLE

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type 3

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17
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hypersensitivity reaction contact dermatitis

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type 4

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18
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hypersensitivity reaction TB

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type 4

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hypersensitivity reaction RA

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type 3

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20
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hypersensitivity reaction MS

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type 4

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21
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hypersensitivity reaction graft rejections

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type 4

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22
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mantoux test

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test for previous TB infection - using tuberculin (not live tb bacteria)

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23
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interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA)

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blood sample is mixed with antigens - WBC will release immunoglobulins if previous TB infection

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type 1 resp fail

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normal PCO2, low PO2

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25
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type 2 resp fail

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high PCO2 (= low ph), low PO2
retaining CO2 so obstruction in lungs, resp acidosis
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26
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presence of increased bicarb in type 2 resp fail

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means chronically high co2

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27
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gene for CF

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CFTR - codes for cellular Cl- channels

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28
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gold test for CF

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sweat test using electrodes - test for Cl- conc >60mmol/L

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29
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mutation in CF

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F508

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30
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leads for inferior heart wall

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II, III, aVF

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31
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leads for septum of heart

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V1, V2

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32
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leads for anterior heart wall

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V3, V4

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33
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leads for lateral wall

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V5, V6, I, aVL, aVR

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34
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tachycardia = ?

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> 100bpm

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35
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bradycardia = ?

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<60bpm

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36
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breast cancer genes

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BRCA1, BRCA2

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37
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breast cancer targeted therapy drug aims for which gene

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HER2

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38
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normal vs prediab vs diab values for hba1c, fasting gluc and oral gluc tol

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diab: >6.5, >126, >200
prediab: 5.7-6.4, 100-125, 140-199
norm: 5.7, <99, <139

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39
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lachman’s test

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test anterior cruciate ligament in knee exam

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40
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SLE autoantibodies

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anti nuclear antibodies

dsDNA

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41
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RA autoantibodies

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rheumatoid factor (sensitive but not specific)
anti-CCP (specific - poor prog)
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42
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sjorgrens autoantibodies

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anti-Ro (SS-A) and anti-La (SS-B) antibodies, (rheumatoid factor, and antinuclear antibodies)

43
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graves disease autoantibody

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thyrotropin receptor antibody (TRAb)

44
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coeliacs autoantibodies

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tissue transglutaminase (tTG) - more specific
Endomysial antibodies (EMAs)

(IgA - if def in this then may be low due to that hence coeliacs not detected. need to do further IgA level test. if def then test for IgG version of anti-TTG)

45
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coeliacs genes

A

HLA-DQ2 gene (90%)

HLA-DQ8 gene

46
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coeliacs biopsy shows

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crypt hypertrophy, Villous atrophy

47
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goodpastures autoantibody

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circulating antiglomerular basement membrane (GBM) autoantibodies.

48
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cell found in hodgkins lymphoma

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reed-sternberg (abnormal lymphocytes with more than one nucleus)

49
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denatured haemoglobin name in G6PD def

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heinz bodies

50
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cells formed in G6PD def

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bite cells

51
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autoantibodies in systemic sclerosis

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Anti-centromere antibodies (ACA) and anti-Scl-70 antibodies

52
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autoantibodies for primary biliary cirrhosis

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antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA)

53
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autoantibodies dermatomyositis

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Anti–Mi-2 antibodies and ANA

54
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autoantibodies myositis

55
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autoantibodies Churg-Strauss syndrome

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

56
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genetic associations RA

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HLA DR1, HLA DR4

57
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gout crystals

A

monosodium urate

needle shaped, strong -ve birefringence, yellow

58
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pseudogout crystals

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calcium pyrophosphate

rod shaped, weak +ve birefringence, blue

59
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gene for seronegative spondyloarthropathies

60
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test for gout/pseudogout

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Polarised light microscopy

61
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test for septic arthritis

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urgent joint aspiration - Fluid will be opaque / thick / pussy due to high WCC

62
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wilson’s disease eye presentation

A

kayser-fleischer rings - copper deposits in Descemet’s corneal membrane
assessed using slit lamp exam

63
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serum test for wilsons

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caeruloplasmin level below 10

64
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copper-binding protein (wilsons)

65
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MS destroys which cells?

A

ogliodendrocytes

66
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autoantibodies for pernicious anaemia

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anti-peritoneal antibody

67
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histo change in barrets oesophagus

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Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium in the lower oesophagus becomes non-ciliated columnar epithelium

68
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pain in appendicitis

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umbilical pain radiating to mcburneys point (1/3 distance from umbilicus towards anterior superior iliac spine)

69
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upper GI endoscopy biopsy findings for gastric cancer

A

signet ring cells

70
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supraclavicular node in gastric cancer

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virchow’s node

71
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periumbilical node in gastric cancer

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sister mary joseph node

72
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gene mutation for lynch syndrome

A

MLHL, MSH2

Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer - autosomal dominant

73
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cells present in crohn’s

A

goblet cells, non-caseating granulomas

74
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test for UC

A

calprotectin

75
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most common area for peptic ulcer

A

left gastric artery perf

- pain after eating

76
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most common area for duodenal ulcer

A

duodenal artery perf

- pain relieved by eating

77
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gold invest for achalasia

A

oesophageal manometry

78
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exclude ectopic (or any) pregnancy with…

A

urine human chorionic gonadotropin (hcG)

79
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anti emetic for gastroenteritis

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5HT-3 receptor antagonist (serotonin recep in brainstem, peripheral serotonin recep in vagus nerve)

80
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malformation of distal ileum

A

Meckel’s diverticulum

81
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uric acid stones on xray

A

radiolucent

82
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investigation of renal stones if pregnant or young

A

ultrasound

83
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allergic reaction from beta lactam?

A

hypersensitivity

84
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allergic reaction from gentamicin

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accumulates in the kidneys and causes toxicity secondary to acute tubular necrosis

85
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zone of prostate affected by cancer

A

peripheral

86
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zone of prostate affected by BPH

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transitional

87
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nerve and muscle to retain urine

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hypogastric nerves (T12 – L2). Causes relaxation of the detrusor muscle

88
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nerve and muscle to stimulate urination

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pelvic nerve (S2-S4). causes contraction of the detrusor muscle

89
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nerve and muscle to voluntarily control urination

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pudendal nerve (S2-4). innervates external urethral sphincter

90
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value for hyperkalaemia

91
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most common type of renal stone

A

calcium oxalate (advise low sodium diet, more calcium, eat less spinach, chocolate, rhubarb, tea, sweet potato)

92
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size of small kidney stone (no med intervention)

93
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investigate suspected angina

A

ECG

CT coronary angiogram

94
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hallmark of malignant hypertension

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rapid rise in BP leading to vascular damage= fibroid necrosis

95
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test for hypertensive retinopathy

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fundoscopy

96
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threshold for clinical hypertension

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140/90mmHg

160 = high risk, 180 = severe

97
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threshold for home hypertension

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135/85mmHg

150 = high risk

98
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sound for aortic stenosis

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Crescendo-decrescendo Ejection Systolic Murmur

99
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sound for aortic regurgitation

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High-Pitched “Blowing” Early Diastolic Decrescendo Murmur

100
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sound for mitral stenosis

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Opening Snap then Delayed Rumbling Mid-Diastolic Murmur

101
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sound for mitral regurgitation

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Pansystolic High-Pitched “Blowing Murmur”

102
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atrial regurg treat

103
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mitral sten treat

A

af rate control bet blocker and atnicoagulate

diuretics

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