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what do nasal polyps in a toddler suggest
cystic fibrosis
what is subclavial steal syndrome
diziness and vertigo and arm pain during exertion of that arm
flow reversal in the vertebral artery
what are the side effects of erythropoetin
hypertension bone aches flu symtpoms skin rash red cell aplasia raised PCV iron deficiency
bupropion and varenicline
helps to quit smoking
how often should children with cystic fibrosis do chest physio
twice a day
what are some of the treatments for CF
chest physio deep breathing exercises high calorie diet with high fat intake vitamin supplement pancreatic enzyme supplement heart lung transplant
how does the combined pill work
inhibits ovulation
how does the POP work
thickens cervical mucus
how does the desogesterel only pill work
inhibits ovulation
thickens cervical mucuus
how does the injectable contraceptive work
inhibits ovulation
thickens cervical mucus
what is the most common lymphoma in the UK
diffuse large B cell
what sort of people tend to get burkitts lymphoma
young or immunosuppressed
what are the causes of SIADH
malignancy
neurological - stroke, haemorrhage, meningitis, encephalitis
infections - tuberculosis, pneumonia
drugs
where does bendroflumethiazide act
proximal part of distal convoluted tubules
what are the features of biliary colic
abdo pain after eating
nausea
vomiting
pain radiating to the interscapular region
normal obs as no infection
what antibiotic can cause haemolysis in patients with glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
ciprofloxacin
what are the features of G6PD deficiency
neonatal jaundice is often seen intravascular haemolysis gallstones are common splenomegaly may be present Heinz bodies on blood films
adhesions
can cause small bowel obstructions
what deficiency might gastrectomy cause
B12, this can cause subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord
what is a gastrogaffin enema
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.
what should you do if someone has critical limb ischaemia (rest pain and ulcers)
refer to vascular surgery
what cancer is a complication of Primary sclerosing cholangitis
cholangiocarcinoma
