Corrections - GP Flashcards
At what eGFR does dose of nitrofurantoin for UTI need to be reduced?
<45 mmol/L
What is the 1st line treatment for animal bites?
Co-amoxiclav
2nd line Abx for skin infections if penicllin allergic?
Erythromycin
Management of subclinical hypothyroidism (i.e. raised TSH and normal T3/T4)?
Re-test TSH with thyroid autoantibodies in 3 months
1st line antiemetic in chemical or ‘toxic’ cause of vomiting (stimulation of the chemoceptor trigger zone) in cancer?
Haloperidol
What type of laxative is docusate?
Stool softener
Why is hypercalcaemia rare in prostate cancer?
As bone lesions are sclerotic not lytic
Common cause of renal failure in prostate cancer?
Obstructive uropathy
Step 2 in mnagement of asthma in children if not controlled on salbutamol inhaler alone?
Add regular standard dose inhaled corticosteroid (e.g. Beclometasone)
What type of antihypertensives are a common cause of hyponatraemia in the elderly?
Thiazide diuretics e.g. bendroflumethiazide
What is an alternative to amitriptyline to manage painful peripheral diabetic neuropathy?
Duloxetine
When is pregabalin not suitable to prescribe?
history of substance misuse
When is a lower BP target recommended in CKD?
If ACR>70
When is a SGLT2 inhibitor indicated in CKD?
If ACR > 22.6.
What is a seroma?
A localised accumulation of fluid beneath the skin surface: composed of blood plasma and inflammatory fluid which has leaked from damaged blood vessels.
Most commonly occurs after surgery.
What can be given in acute opioid withdrawal?
1) loperamide: for diarrhoea
2) lofexidine (alpha 2 receptor agonist): alternative to loperamide for physical symptoms
3) benzos: agitation
How do Phyllodes tumours typically present?
- smooth, hard, mobile breast mass
- rapidly growing in size over period of weeks or months
When do Phyllodes tumours typically present (in contrast to fibroadenomas)?
Phyllodes: women aged 40-50
Fibroadenomas: younger women (20s ish)
What metabolic disturbance is seen in patients with purge type bulimia?
Hypokalameia with metabolic alkalosis