Case Questions Flashcards
What is guanfacine indicated for?
ADHD (when stimulants are not suitable) and high BP
What is the most common presentation for vitamin B12 deficiency?
Peripheral neuropathy -> numbness, tingling, pain, decreased sensation -> increase B12 diet -> fish, meat, dairy / IM B12
Why are citalopram and escitalopram less commonly used?
Can have additive effects to other medicines causing a QT prolongation
What is the most common cause of glandular fever?
EBV (lifelong carrier state) -> sore throat, fever, lymphadenopathy
What is the management for glandular fever?
Self-limiting 2-4 weeks
Give triple therapy for H. pylori
Amoxicillin, clarithromycin/metronidazole, omeprazole
Differentiate OE and OM
OM involves ear drum
OE commonly associated with eczema and psoriasis
What two drugs does remidine consist of?
Paracetamol and Dihydrocodeine
Give the effects of PCOS (thinning hair, weight gain, irregular periods, hair growth, difficulty becoming pregnant) on hormones (androgens, LH, prolactin)
Ovaries produce an increase in all of the above hormones.
What are 2 long term conditions associated with PCOS?
Diabetes and CVD -> OGTT, BP check, diet advice, stroke risk
Give the symptoms of the menopause
Mood changes, irregular/absent periods, chills, night sweats, sleep changes
What is usually the first line for varicose veins?
Compression stockings
Which 2 hormones decrease in menopause?
Oestrogen and progesterone
Which HRT is given to females without a uterus?
Oestrogen only
What is first line AB for skin and soft tissue?
Flucloxacillin
What do ibuprofen and diclenofac increase the risk of?
Thrombotic events
What is a common side effect of ramipril?
Dry cough, light headedness
Give some common side effects of HRT
Weight gain, irregular bleeding, feeling sick, skin irritation
(increases risk of stroke - esp with oestrogen)
What is elecon prescribed for?
Potent topical steroid for managing severe dermatitis
What type of laxative is lactulose?
Osmotic lactulose -> hydration required
What is the follow-up for starting ramipril?
Bloods for kidney function and review in 3-4 weeks
Give some complications of influenza
Acute bronchitis, otitis media, exacerbations of asthma, pneumonia (secondary bacterial infection, esp with staphylococcus aureus), sinusitis
For complicated influenza (immunosuppressed) which antiviral is used?
Oral oseltamivir
If patient experiences migraines and would like a contraception option -> which 99% effective option could be used?
IUS
What does IUS release into the womb?
Progesterone (thickens cervical mucus and thins womb lining)
How often does the progesterone only pill taken?
Every day
Give the 2 types of progesterone only pills
3 hour / 12 hour within the same time every day
Which chart is used for for sleep apnoea?
Epworth sleep chart
Which hormone in CCP causes an increase in BP?
Oestrogen
Which contraception should be used if >35 or smoker?
Progestogen-only pills (due to oestregnic effects on blood clots and bp)
Which anitbody + factor are very common in patietns with Sjogren’s?
Anti-ANA + rheumatoid factor
Which test is used to diagnose Sjogren’s (dry mouth, lips, eyes?
Schirmer’s (paper strip under eyelid)
How often are eye exams for diabetes?
Annually
What is a common side effect of beta-blockers (e.g. bisoprolol)?
Cold hands and feet
What is the BRAT diet for GI distress?
Banana, Rice, Apple sauce, Toast
What mechanism is citirizine? What is a common side effect?
H1 histamine receptor blocker -> major metabolite of hydroxyzine -> dry mouth
Which quick test can be used for cataract?
Red reflex
Give the range for kidney disease stage 3a + 3b
3a = 45-59
3b = 30-44
What is a common condition (CMO) that can occur after cataract surgery?
Cystoid macular oedema
Define ESSENTIAL hypertension
BP 140/90 with no secondary cause identified
Give an unlicensed use for colchizine (heart)
Pericarditis
Give the indication for celecoxib + which events does it increase the risk of?
NSAID -> relieve pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, RA and ankylosing spondylitis -> caution - risk of thrombotic event increase
Give the management for lichen sclerosus
Dermovate topical steroid
How does aspirin interact with diclofenac?
Both NSAIDs together -> Increase risk of bleeding, bruising and potassium levels
Give the mechanism of glimeperide
Sulfonylurea -> insulin secretatogue -> lowers blood sugar by stimulating the release of insulin by pancreatic beta cells and induce increased activity of intracellular insulin receptors
How does iron and B12 deficiency anaemia affect HbA1c?
Increases
How does metformin affect PCOS?
Improved irregular periods, normalised cholesterol, ovulation (90% when combined with clomiphene)
What is the only licensed medication for Raynauds?
Nefidipine
Very active, young, tibial tuberosity tenderness, thickening over tibial insertion of patellar tendon -> diagnosis?
Osgood-Sclatter -> rest and ice pack, avoidance of causative activity, paracetamol/NSAIDs, usually all resolve after puberty
What is first line for pregnant and non-pregnant adults pyelonephritis?
Oral cefalexin
What is first line for catheter associated UTI in pregnancy?
Cefalexin
Which hypersensitivity reaction is scabies?
Type IV
What is the interim first line treatment for DVT?
Apixaban/Rivaroxaban
Which score is used for DVT?
Well’s Score
Give the mechanism for metoclopramide?
Inhibits dopamine D2 and serotonin 5HT3 receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone
What type of diabetic drug is empagliflozin?
SGLT2 inhibitor -> stops kidneys reabsorbing glucose
Which urological condition does empagliflozin commonly cause?
Thrush -> candida balanitis on foreskin
Vestibular neuritis + unilateral hearing loss - constant vertigo, viral URI
Labyrynthitis
What is aldara cream used for?
Actinic keratoses
Give the effects of GTN on BP + HR + headaches
Hypotension, tachycardia, headaches
AF -> Amiodarone -> how can this affect thyroid function?
Amiodarone-induced hypothyroidism -> levothryoxine
HPV Positive, cytology normal -> repeated 12 months smear -> negative -> what next?
Normal routine call
Anticoagulant + Head injury, everything else unremarkable -> what scan is required and what is the time period?
CT scan within 8 hours
Define somatisation disorder?
Patient persistenly presents with symptoms despite negative tests and results
What is the investigation for acoustic neuromas?
MRI cerebellopontine angle
How does kyphoscoliosis (ankylosing spondylitis) affect spirometry?
Restrictive -> both FEV1 and FVC are reduced, ratio normal
After unprotected sexual intercourse -> how long can emergency levonorgestrel be taken up to?
72 hours
How do antipsychotics affect breasts?
Tenderness and enlargement due to increased serum prolactin