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CAP Year 4 Flashcards

1
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What is the management of a patient identified as MRSA positive on routine screening?

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Daily skin washing
Single room
PPE for staff
Clean furniture and equipment
No antibiotics
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What is the most common cause of reiters syndrome?

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Chlamydia

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What are the clinical features of carotid artery stenosis?

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Ischaemic attacks e.g. amarosis fugax

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What is the management of carotid artery stenosis?

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Anti-platelet medication

If high grade >70% - carotid endarterectomy

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5
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How do you calculate the number of units in 1 litre of alcohol?

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In 1 litre - % alcohol =no. of units

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What is the first line treatment for intermittent claudication?

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Life style modification

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7
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Is Olanzapine safe in pregnancy?

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Yes

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When is ECT indicated in depression?

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Emergency presentations of severe depression where life is at risk

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9
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Management of viral gastroenteritis in children?

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Advice re Hydration and fluid intake

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10
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When should a patient with bronchiolitis be admitted?

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When they have low saturations

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What drug can be used in Hyponatraemia cause by SIADH where fluid restriction is unsuccessful?

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Demeclocycline

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12
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What are the two functions of parathyroid hormone?

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Increases calcium levels by increased reabsorption from the kidneys
Increases conversion of Vitamin D to 1,25 hydroxy vitamin D which increased calcium absorption from the gut

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13
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Signs of WARMD?

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Neovascularisation and haemorrhage at the macula with eventual scarring.

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14
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What is Addison’s?

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Auto immune adrenal failure

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15
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Why does Addison’s cause tanning of skin?

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Additions has low cortisol and high ACTH.

ACTH comes from a pro-hormone which also makes melanocyte stimulating hormone

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16
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How can diagnosis of polymyositis be made?

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Muscle biopsy

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17
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What is the most common causative organism of pneumonia?

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Step pneumonia which is gram positive diplococci

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What is the most common cause of encephalitis?

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Herpes simplex

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19
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Which 3 groups are more likely to be affected by listeria?

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Neonates
Elderly
Immunocompromised

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What is the least teratogenic anti-epileptic for women of child bearing age?

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Lamotrigine

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21
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What does delay of femoral pulses in a new born suggest?

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Coarction of the aorta

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22
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What are defensins?

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Small cysteine rich cationic proteins that bind to microbial cell membranes and asset in killing cells

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What is seen on biopsy in dermatitis herpetiformis?

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Granula IgA at the dermal papillae

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What fluid management should be given in severe pre-eclampsia?

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Fluid restriction due to poor renal function. 80mls NaCL if urine output low - measure output.

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What is the long term management of SIADH?

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Long term fluid restriction

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26
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Name 1 common cause of SIADH?

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Lung cancer

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27
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What fluid management should be given in acute dehydration e.g. gastroenteritis?

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Rapid replacement using an isotonic crystalloid e.g. IV NaCl 500ml per 30 minutes

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Serum iron, reticulocytes and lactate dehydrogenase in acute haemolysis?

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Serum iron - normal
Reticulocytes - increased
Lactate dehydrogenase - Increase

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29
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Iron and ferritin in anaemia of chronic disease?

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Iron - normal

Ferritin - increased

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30
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When are hyperhsegmented neutrophils with macrocytosis seen?

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In B12 or folate deficiency

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31
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Which paediatric condition presents with bile stained vomit?

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Volvulus

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32
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Which condition presents in young babies with projectile vomiting and a hungry child?

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Pyloric stenosis

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33
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What are the signs of reflux in babies?

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Small vomits after every feed, infant otherwise well

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34
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In which bone is the trochlea?

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The frontal bone

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35
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What is a common cause of dermatofibromas?

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Insect bites - feel firm on palpation

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36
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What is the definition of bowens disease?

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Full thickness epidermal dysplasia and a pre-cursor to SCC development

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37
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What % of prostate cancer cases have locally advanced and metastatic disease at presentation?

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65%

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38
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What the most important complication of thyroidectomy?

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Damage to recurrent laryngeal nerve - hoarseness of voice

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39
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What type of medication can be used for urge incontinence?

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Anti-cholinegric

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40
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How is the dose of acetylcysteine calculated?

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Based on weight

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41
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What is the gold standard test for confirming placement of an endotracheal tube?

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End tidal CO2

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42
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What type of murmur is aortic stenosis?

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Ejection systolic murmur

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43
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What type or murmur is heard in aortic regurgitation and mitral stenosis?

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Diastolic murmur

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What sort of murmur is heard in mitral and tricuspid regurgitation?

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Pan systolic murmurs

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45
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Which statistical test compares two proportions?

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Fishers exact

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46
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Which statistical test compares two matched samples?

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Paired t-test

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47
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Symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux?

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Hoarseness, sore throat, cough

48
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What is the name for a severe acute superficial desquamating eruption often secondary to a drug?

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Toxic epidermal necrolysis

49
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First line treatment for a partial seizure?

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Lamotrigine or carbamazepine

50
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Neutrophile and lymphocytes - viral or bacterial?

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Neutrophils - bacterial

Lymphocytes - viral

51
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What condition is SPECT useful in diagnosing?

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Lewy body dementia

52
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How long does a compulsory treatment order allow detention for?

53
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First line depression treatment?

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SSRI e.g. citalopram

54
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Where is JAK2 gene mutation seen?

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In myeloproliferative polycythaemia

55
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In what condition is the Philadelphia chromosome seen?

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Chronic myeloid leukaemia - reciprocal translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22

56
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Which drug does Phenytoin reduce the effectiveness of?

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Contraceptives

57
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What type of drug is amlodipine?

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Calcium channel blocker

58
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What is the first line treatment for hypertension in someone over 55, or afrocarribean origin?

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Calcium channel blocker

59
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What is the first line treatment for paroxysmal AF?

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Bisoprolol

60
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What type of drug is Amiodarone?

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Anti-arrythmic

61
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What type of drug is Hydralazine and what is it used for?

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Vasodilator - severe hypertension

62
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Name 3 indications for digoxin?

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AF, atrial flutter, heart failure

63
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Name 1 important side effect of digoxin?

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Gynaecomastia

64
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Over what weight is the COCP contraindicated?

65
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Is the POP contraindicated in high BMI?

66
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What two blood markers are raised in GCA?

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ESR and PV

67
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What is Atropine used for?

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Used to correct bradycardia and heart block

68
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Why might patients become bradycardia during ocular surgery?

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Oculocardiac reflex

69
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What is the first line treatment of sudden AF in an unstable patient?

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Cardioversion

70
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What drug is used for intra-operative hypotension?

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Metaraminol

71
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What is adenosine used for and how does it work?

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Used for SVT - causes transient heart block in the AV node

72
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Name 3 uses for adrenaline?

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Cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, superficial bleeding

73
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Name 2 uses for noradrenaline?

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Low BP and shock

74
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What is ephedrine used for?

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To prevent low BP during spinal anaesthesia

75
Q

What antibodies are present in myasthenia gravis?

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auto antibodies against post synaptic Act receptors

76
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What antibodies are present in Lambert eaton myasthenia syndrome?

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Auto antibodies against calcium fluxes in pre synaptic calcium channels

77
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What intervention do patients with GORD need during anaesthetic?

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Intubation

78
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What are the features of the confinement assessment method?

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Acute onset and fluctuating course
Inattention
Disorganised thinking
Altered conscious level

79
Q

What treatment is needed in a breast abscess?

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Aspiration

80
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Name 2 symptoms of atypical depression?

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Hypersomnia and feeling of heaviness in limbs

81
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What is the typical pattern of pityriasis Rosea?

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Herald patch followed by eruption of patches

82
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What typically causes a rash of itchy vesicles on extensor surfaces?

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Dermatitis herpetiformis

83
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What symptom is caused by digoxin toxicity?

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Blurred vision

84
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What baseline bloods should be done before commencing lithium?

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Baseline U&E’s

85
Q

What nerve root controls leg extension, patellar reflex and ankle dorsiflexion?

86
Q

Which endocrine organ is commonly affected by small cell lung cancer mets?

87
Q

1:1000 solution, how many grams in mls?

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1g in 1000ml

88
Q

Are myopic eyes large or small?

A

Large (long)

89
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Anti biotic for epiglottitis?

A

Ceftriaxone

90
Q

Investigation for PE?

91
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Function of cyclizine?

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Anti emetic - will slow gut, constipating

92
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Function of ondansetron?

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Prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemo, causes constipation

93
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Uses for Levomepromazine?

A

Anti emetic used in palliative care

94
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Function of Metoclopramide?

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Helps with emptying of stomach used for nausea and vomiting

95
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What is the target INR for someone with recurrent DVT/PE or an artificial valve?

96
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What drug should be used for anti coagulation in patients with a prosthetic valve?

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Warfarin - NOAC’s not licensed

97
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Name 2 risk factors for necrotising enterocolitis?

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Prematurity
IUGR
Absent end diastolic flow of placenta
Hypoxic insult

98
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What is the investigation of choice for suspected spinal cord compression?

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Whole spine MRI

99
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What are the symptoms of vasa previa?

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Small intrapartum bleed following Rom and severe fetal distress

100
Q

What is the first choice sulfonylurea?

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Gliclazide

101
Q

Which oral diabetic drug causes diarrhoea?

102
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What should you prescribe 2nd line for a diabetic patient who is a HGV driver?

A

TZD (sulfonylurea has a hypo risk)

103
Q

What is the treatment of choice for an oesophageal stricture?

A

Balloon dilation

104
Q

What is the treatment of achalasia in a fit person?

A

Hellers cardiomyotomy

105
Q

1st line investigation in ?bowel perforation?

106
Q

What effect does parasympathetic have on the detrusor muscle?

A

Contraction - aiding bladder voiding

107
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What effect does sympathetic have on the detrusor muscle?

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Relaxes - inhibits urge to void

108
Q

What is the most common for poisoning?

A

Campylobacter

109
Q

What treatment must be tried before commencing clozapine in schizophrenia?

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2 different anti psychotics

110
Q

What are the symptoms of a varicocele?

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none - usually painless

111
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What is the most common cause of encephalitis and what lob does it most commonly affect?

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Herpes simplex - temporal lobe

112
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Important cause of bilious vomiting in newborn?

A

Malrotation and volvulus - X-ray

113
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What is an important cause of projectile vomiting in a baby that is weeks old?

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Pylori stenosis - USS

114
Q

What is a normal urinary volume and 24 hour volume?

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400ml and 2 litres

115
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Up to what level of blood loss is BP maintained?

116
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What is the abnormality in di George syndrome?

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deletion in chromosome 21 - heart defects, cleft lip

117
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What hormone trigger ovulation?

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