Cases book 3 Flashcards
Fatigue, malaise, hepatosplenomegaly, trunkal obesity, RUQ pain. Dx?
NASH
List risks of NASH
Obesity, T2DM, HTN, high cholesterol
Hx rapid weight loss / paraenteral nutrition
LACK OF HEAVY ALCOHOL USE
List Ix and results of NASH
LFTs (raised AST, ALT, BR, ALP, GGT)
FBC (low Hb and platelets)
Metabolic and lipid panel
PT and INR
What is gold standard for diagnosing NASH?
Liver biopsy and histology
List Mx of NASH in the absence of end stage liver disease
Diet and exercise
Insulin sensitiser and statin
List Mx of NASH + end stage liver disease
Liver transplant
Sore throat, fever, fatigue, headache, malaise, anorexia, sweating, abdo pain. Dx?
Infectious mononucleosis
List signs O/E of mono
Creamy exudates on tonsils
Palatal petichae
Splenomegaly
Pyrexia
Ix of mono
FBC, LFTs
Blood film
Paul Bunnel / monospot test
IgG EBNA
What does blood film in EBV show?
> 20% atypical lymphocytes
Mx of EBV?
Bed rest, paracetamol, NSAIDs
Steroids if severe
What happens if given amoxicillin / ampicillin while pt has EBV?
Maculopapular rash all over body
What must you advise EBV patient to do for the next 2 weeks?
Avoid contact sports - risk of splenic rupture
Non blanching rash is a specific Sx to what?
BACTERIAL meningitis
How do viral meningitis Sx compare to bacterial?
Viral arent as severe and dont progress as quickly
What must be done prior to LP in meningitis?
Exclude raised ICP - otherwise brainstem herniation
Cloudy CSF with high protein and low glucose. Dx?
Bacterial meningitis
What cell is predominant in bacterial meningitis?
Neutrophils
Clear CSF with high protein and normal glucose. Dx?
Viral meningitis
Fibrinous CSF with high protein and low glucose. Dx?
TB meningitis
What cell is predominant in viral / TB meningitis?
Lymphocytes
What is cor pulmonale?
RHF due to chronic pulmonary HTN
List 3 categories for causes of cor pulmonale. Give an example for each
Chronic lung disease - COPD
Pulmonary vascular disease - PE
Neuromuscular disease - MG
List signs O/E of cor pulmonale
Cyanosis, raised JVP, hepatomegaly, oedema
TR or PR murmurs
Name the types of systemic sclerosis
Pre-scleroderma
Diffuse cutaneous SS
Limited cutaneous SS
Scleroderma
Raynauds, skin changes, joint contracture, organ dysfunction. Dx?
Diffuse cutaneous SS
Raynauds, nail fold capillary changes, anti nuclear ABs. Dx?
Pre-scleroderma
List Sx of limited cutaneous SS?
CREST
- calcinosis
- raynauds
- oesophageal dysmotility
- sclerodactyly
- telangiectasia
List Sx of scleroderma
Internal organ disease, no skin changes
What AB is present in systemic sclerosis
anti nuclear AB
Haematuria and proteinuria 1-2 days after sore throat. Dx?
IgA nephropathy
Haematuria and proteinuria 1-3 weeks after sore throat. Dx?
Post strep GN
Haematuria and proteinuria. Raised urea and creatinine with oliguria. dx?
Rapidly progressive GN
Name 3 conditions that can cause rapidly progressive GN
Goodpastures
SLE
Vasculitides
Nephrotic syndrome in a child. Dx?
Minimal change disease
What causes minimal change disease?
GBM damage by T cells
Nephrotic syndrome in an Afro-Caribean HIV+ adult. Dx?
Focal segmented glomerular sclerosis
Nephrotic syndrome in an adult with cancer/infection/SLE. Dx?
Membranous glomerular disease
What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults?
Membranous glomerular disease
Nephrotic syndrome with apple green birefringence on congo red stain. Dx?
Amyloidosis
Mx of SVT?
- Vagal maneouvres
- Adenosine + cardiac monitoring
- DC cardiovert if haemodynamically unstable
Mx of fast AF?
- Rate control - beta blockers / digoxin
- Rhythm control
a. ) <48hrs = DC cardiovert OR chemical cardiovert with flecanide or amiodarone
b. ) >48hrs = anticoagulate (LMWH then warfarin) then cardiovert after 3-4 weeks
Mx of VT in stable pt?
- IV amiodarone
- Look for and treat cause
- ICD
Mx of VT in unstable pt?
Defibrillate
List the stepwise Mx of T2DM
- Diet and lose weight
- Metformin
- Dual therapy (metormin + gliptin / thiazolidinediones / sulfonylureas / gliflozins)
- Triple therapy (metformin + sulfonylureas + thiazolidinediones / gliptins)
What can be given if metformin is contraindicated?
Gliptin / sulfonylureas / thoazolidinediones
Which drug reduces peripheral insulin resistance?
Thiazolidinediones
Which drug stimulates beta cells to release insulin?
Sulfonylureas
Which drug is a biguanide that increases cell sensitivity to insulin?
Metformin
Which drug inhibits DPP-4 to increase insulin secretion and decrease glucagon?
Gliptins
Side effects of metformin?
N&V, stomach ache, decreased appetite, metallic taste in mouth
Side effects of sulfonylureas?
HYPOGLYCAEMIA
Abdo pain, diarrhoea, nausea
Side effects of thiazolidinediones?
Fractures, infections, numbness, change in vision, increased weight
Side effects of gliptins?
Headache
List cardiac causes of clubbing
Congenital cyanotic heart disease
Atrial myxoma
Bacterial endocarditis
Tetralogy of fallot
List resp causes of clubbing
Lung cancer Empyema Interstitial lung disease Bronchiectasis CF
List gastro causes of clubbing
IBD
Cirrhosis
GI lymphoma
Coeliac / chronic malabsorption
List other causes of clubbing
Thyrotoxicosis or hereditary
Define AKI
Acute decline in kidney function leading to raised creatinine and low urine output
List pre renal causes of AKI
Hypovolaemia, low BP, renal artery stenosis, sepsis
List renal causes of AKI
GN, vasculitides, acute interstitial nephritis, acute tubular necrosis
List post renal causes of AKI
Renal calculi, strictures, pelvic cancer, BPH
List Sx / signs of AKI
Metabolic acidosis Oliguria Hyperkalaemia Uraemia HTN Anaemia Secondary hyperparathyroidism
List Ix of AKI
Metabolic screen (urea, creatinine, LFTs) FBC U&Es (K) Urinalysis ECG CXR
List the 4 steps in AKI Mx
- Protect against hyperkalaemia
- Optimise fluid balance
- Stop nephrotoxic drugs
- Assess dialysis need
List nephrotoxic drugs
ACEi, NSAIDs, gentamicin
NOT BETA BLOCKERS
List indications for dialysis in AKI
Refractory pulmonary oedema Persistent hyperkalaemia Severe metabolic acidosis Uraemia Overdose
List Sx of amyloidosis
Nephrotic syndrome, renal failure
Restrictive cardiomyopathy, HF, arrhytmia, angina
Neuropathy (inc autonomic), carpel tunnel
Waxy skin, brusining, perioribtal purpura
Shoulder pain, arthritis
Factor X deficiency (bleeding)
List Ix and results of amyloidosis
Tissue biopsy for congo red stain (apple green birefringance)
Urine dip (++ protein)
CRP, ESR, U&Es, LFTs, Ig levels
What inheritance pattern in neurofibromatosis?
Autosomal dominant