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Question 1

what do nasal polyps in a toddler suggest

Answer 1

cystic fibrosis

Question 2

what is subclavial steal syndrome

Answer 2

diziness and vertigo and arm pain during exertion of that arm

flow reversal in the vertebral artery

Question 3

what are the side effects of erythropoetin

Answer 3

hypertension 
bone aches
flu symtpoms
skin rash
red cell aplasia 
raised PCV
iron deficiency

Question 4

bupropion and varenicline

Answer 4

helps to quit smoking

Question 5

how often should children with cystic fibrosis do chest physio

Answer 5

twice a day

Question 6

what are some of the treatments for CF

Answer 6

chest physio
deep breathing exercises
high calorie diet with high fat intake
vitamin supplement
pancreatic enzyme supplement
heart lung transplant

Question 7

how does the combined pill work

Answer 7

inhibits ovulation

Question 8

how does the POP work

Answer 8

thickens cervical mucus

Question 9

how does the desogesterel only pill work

Answer 9

inhibits ovulation

thickens cervical mucuus

Question 10

how does the injectable contraceptive work

Answer 10

inhibits ovulation

thickens cervical mucus

Question 11

what is the most common lymphoma in the UK

Answer 11

diffuse large B cell

Question 12

what sort of people tend to get burkitts lymphoma

Answer 12

young or immunosuppressed

Question 13

what are the causes of SIADH

Answer 13

malignancy
neurological - stroke, haemorrhage, meningitis, encephalitis
infections - tuberculosis, pneumonia
drugs

Question 14

where does bendroflumethiazide act

Answer 14

proximal part of distal convoluted tubules

Question 15

what are the features of biliary colic

Answer 15

abdo pain after eating
nausea
vomiting
pain radiating to the interscapular region

normal obs as no infection

Question 16

what antibiotic can cause haemolysis in patients with glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Answer 16

ciprofloxacin

Question 17

what are the features of G6PD deficiency

Answer 17

neonatal jaundice is often seen
intravascular haemolysis
gallstones are common
splenomegaly may be present
Heinz bodies on blood films

Question 18

adhesions

Answer 18

can cause small bowel obstructions

Question 19

what deficiency might gastrectomy cause

Answer 19

B12, this can cause subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord

Question 20

what is a gastrogaffin enema

Answer 20

nvolves passing a water soluble radiopaque liquid into the rectum, then taking radiographs to assess the rectum. If there are any leaks in a colorectal anastomosis, the radiopaque liquid should show up as free fluid in the abdomen.

Question 21

what should you do if someone has critical limb ischaemia (rest pain and ulcers)

Answer 21

refer to vascular surgery

Question 22

what cancer is a complication of Primary sclerosing cholangitis

Answer 22

cholangiocarcinoma