Dr. Iyanam Flashcards
Define Medical history/Medical case history of a patient
INFORMATION ON PATIENT’S HEALTH OBTAINED BY THE PHYSICIAN FROM THE PATIENT OR OTHER PERSONS WHO KNOW THE PATIENT THAT ENABLE THE PHYSICIAN TO FORMULATE A DIAGNOSIS AND PROVIDE CARE TO THE PATIENT
What is History taking?
A form of doctor-patient interaction which is systematic, that leads to diagnosis & formulation of care plan for the patient
MEDICAL HISTORY OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM THE PATIENT IT IS CALLED (hint: 2)
ANAMNESIS SELF-REPORTING HISTORY
MEDICAL HISTORY OBTAINED FROM OTHER PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE PATIENT IT IS CALLED (hint: 2)
HETEROANAMNESIS OR COLLATERAL HISTORY
History taking is a form of practical medicine, T/F
TRUE
HOW TO ARRIVE AT DIAGNOSIS:
HISTORY TAKING= ____%
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION=___%
INVESTIGATION=____%
HISTORY TAKING= 60%
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION=20%
INVESTIGATION=20%
The type of history used on patients in emergency situation is _____
Short/Brief history
Add Focused
________ INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE IS USED WHEN IT IS SENSED THAT THE PATIENT IS NOT SPEAKING FREELY OR CLEARLY
CONFRONTATION
________ INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE ENCOURAGES COMMUNICATION BY SPECIFYING THE KIND OF INFORMATION BEING SOUGH USING GESTURES & WORDS
FACILITATION
List Interview techniques in history taking (hint: 6)
- QUESTION
- LISTENING AND SILENCE
- FACILITATION
- CONFRONTATION
- EMPATHETIC RESPONSE
- CLARIFICATION
Obtaining consent before history taking is not essential, T/F
FALSE
What is the part of Biodata YOU(Favour) do forget to obtain
WHERE IS THE PATIENT COMING FROM- HOME, CHURCH, ANOTHER FACILITY, POLICE STATION, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, TBA HOME, BONE SETTER’S PLACE, NATIVE DOCTOR’S PLACE, ETC. FIND OUT AND WHY?
Group of people that will require an Informant during history taking are (hint: 5)
- CHILDREN
- UNCONSCIOUS PATIENT
- VERY OLD ELDERLY
- MENTALLY IMPARED PATIENTS
- PATIENTS WITH SPEECH DIFFICULTY
Presenting/Chief complaint should not be >5, T/F
FALSE
SHOULD NOT BE > 4 COMPLAINTS
Illness experience of a patient includes 4 things, which are
F-FEAR/FEELING
I-IDEA
F-FUNCTIONAL LOSS
E-EXPECTATION
Types of consent (hint: 2)
IMPLIED AND INFORMED CONSENT
Fowler’s position is _______position
Cardiac position
Physical examination is always detailed, T/F
FALSE
EXAMINATION COULD BE
a. BRIEF OR FOCUSED
b. DETAILED OR COMPREHENSIVE
Anthropometry is a part of General P/E, T/F
TRUE
FACTORS THAT INHIBIT MEDICAL HISTORY (HINDRANCE TO PROPER MEDICAL HISTORY TAKING) ARE (hint: 5)
- PHYSICAL INABILITY OF THE PATIENT TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PHYSICIAN
- RELUCTANCE OF PATIENTS TO DISCLOSE INTIMATE OR UNCONFORTABLE INFORMATION
- TRANSITION TO PHYSICIANS THAT ARE UNFAMILIAR TO THE PATIENT
- CROWDED CONSULTING ROOM- NO PRIVACY
- PHYSICIANS UNFRIENDLY ATTITUDE
N/B: Arrangement is from Patient-induced factor (1, 2, 3) to Doctor-induced factors (4, 5)
A term used in medicine to describe the follow-up medical history of a patient after an illness is _________
CATAMNESIS
Routine medical examination is also known as _______ (hint: 4)
-ANNUAL
-YEARLY MEDICAL EXAMINATION
-OR COMPREHENSIVE OR PREVENTIVE HEALTH EXAMINATION
Concerning Routine medical examination, Mark T/F for the following
a, Therapeutic medicine
b. Regularly done
c. done by Symptomatic patient
a. F - PREVENTIVE
b. TRUE
c. FALSE - ASYMPTOMATIC
A pelvic examination should be carried out in a Routine medical examination, T/F
TRUE
Sensitivity to disease is high in Routine medical examination, T/F
FALSE
Very important things to check during P/E in PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN EXAMINATION are (hint: 4)
VERY IMPORTANT:
-VISION
-HEARING
-BP
-DENTITION AND GUM
The Basic laboratory tests that should be done in Preschool/Kindergarten examination are (hint: 5)
-URINALYSIS
-LEAD POISONING
-GENOTYPE/SICKLING TEST
-CHEST X-RAY
-MANTOUX
Concerning Preschool/Kindergarten examination, the comprehensive Medical Certificate of Fitness should be issued to ______ & ______after the examination
PARENTS AND THE SCHOOL
The General laboratory investigations for Pre-employment medical examination are (hint: 5)
GENERAL –A MINIMUM OF 2 INVESTIGATIONS INCLUDING:
URINALYSIS, CHEST X-RAY, GENOTYPE, BLOOD GROUP, PCV/HB
The validity of a medical report/certificate of fitness lasts for _____month(s)
6 months
Concerning Pre-employment medical examination, declare stable chronic morbidity patient unfit, T/F
FALSE
DECLARE CHRONIC MORBIDITY UNFIT IF IT EXISTS AND IF STABLE, CERTIFY FIT
Concerning Medical Certificate of Fitness ,only the doctor’s name and signature are needed in the report, T/F
FALSE
GET THE REPORT STAMPED WITH OFFICIAL STAMP
Define Periodic medical examination
THIS IS MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF OSTENSIBLY HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS PERFORMED @ PRESCRIBED INTERVALS BY PHYSICIANS
PME IS A FORM OF HEALTH SCREENING
Periodic Medical examination is part of Routine medical exam, T/F
FALSE
In Periodic medical examination, the individual/patient visits the physician when ill, T/F
FALSE
NOTE: THE PATIENTS ARE USUALLY ASYMPTOMATIC OR HAVE NO MEDICAL COMPLAINT
Periodic medical examination is a Non-evidenced-supported screening procedure, T/F
FALSE
PME IS EVIDENCE-SUPPORTED SCREENING PROCEDURES
In Periodic medical examination, interventional benefits may be a part, T/F
TRUE
PME IS EVIDENCE-SUPPORTED SCREENING PROCEDURES WITH INTERVENTION BENEFITS
The increase in life expectancy noticed in developed countries is due to therapeutic care, T/F
FALSE
PREVENTIVE CARE
Chronic heart failure has a 50% mortality within ___years
3 years
Chronic Heart failure is characterized by two pathophysiologic factors which are
REDUCTION IN CARDIAC OUTPUT
FLUID RETENTION
The classic symptom of Chronic heart failure is _______
DYSPNOEA ON EXERTION
Cough in chronic heart failure occurs especially at night, T/F
TRUE - Nocturnal cough
There is increased intensity of P2 heart sound in Chronic heart failure, T/F
TRUE
Pulsus alterans is absent in chronic heart failure, T/F
FALSE
Heart sounds heard in Chronic HF are
S3 Gallop- S1, S2, S3
How do you make a diagnosis of Heart failure using Framingham criteria
THE FRAMINGHAM CRITERIA FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF HEART FAILURE CONSISTS OF THE CONCURRENT PRESENCE OF EITHER TWO MAJOR CRITERIA OR ONE MAJOR AND TWO MINOR CRITERIA
Mention the Framingham Major criteria (hint: 11- Use Hx, P/E, INV (Echo, CXR), Post-mortem
Mention the Framingham Minor criteria (hint: 7- Use Hx, P/E)
In systolic HF, the Left ventricular Ejection fraction is <____%
< 40%
Systolic HF is due to ___________
SYSTOLIC FAILURE DUE TO AN INADEQUATE PUMPING ACTION OF THE HEART
Diastolic HF is due to ___________
DUE TO IMPAIRMENT OF LEFT VENTRICULAR FILLING
The classic heart failure is Diastolic HF, T/F
FALSE
Systolic HF
Biventricular Heart failure means _________
An elderly with Hypertension will likely have a Diastolic HF, T/F
TRUE
ASSESSMENT OF SEVERITY OF HEART FAILURE
CAN BE CONSIDERED FROM 3 DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, WHICH ARE
- DEGREE OF FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY/ DEGREE OF SEVERITY OF SYMPTOMS
- DEGREE OF IMPAIRMENT OF CARDIAC FUNCTIONS
- DEGREE OF SEVERITY OF THE CONGESTIVE STATE
An indicator of Left ventricular cardiac function is _________
Left ventricular Ejection fraction
Classify Heart Failure using the New York Heart classification system (hint: 4 classes)
Class I: No limitation of physical activity
Class II: Slight limitation of physical activity
Class III: Marked limitation of physical activity
Class IV: Symptoms occur even at rest; discomfort with any physical activity
NYHA CRITERIA CLASSIFIES BASED ON DEGREE OF FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY
Slight limitation of physical activity is which class in NYHA classification system
Class II
Presence of structural heart defect but no symptoms is which stage in the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) staging system
Stage B
Stage Heart failure based on the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) staging system (hint: 4 stages)
Stage A: High risk of heart failure but no structural heart disease or symptoms of heart failure
Stage B: Structural heart disease but no symptoms of heart failure
Stage C: Structural heart disease and symptoms of heart failure
Stage D: Refractory heart failure requiring specialized interventions
The 3 significant risk factors for heart failure are
Obesity, DM, HTN
Chest X-ray finding in Heart failure (hint: 5- ABCDE)
-A- ALVEOLAR OEDEMA (BAT’S WING)
-B- KELLY-B-LINE(INTERSTITIAL OEDEMA)
-C- CARDIOMEGALY
-D- DILATED/PROMINENT UPPER LOBE VESSELS
-E- PLEURAL EFFUSION
What bio-maker is an indicator for severity of Chronic HF and can be used for prognosis
NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE B( BNP)
Serum level of BNP can be used to diagnose Heart failure, T/F
TRUE
Serum BNP level of < ___pg/ml excludes heart failure
< 100pg/ml
Approach to treatment of heart failure is multidisciplinary, T/F
TRUE
In non-pharmacological mgt of heart failure, salt reduction/restriction should be < __ grams/Day or ___to__mmol/Day
< 2grams/Day OR 60-100mmol/Day
In advance Heart failure, water restriction is limited to ~____L/Day
~1.5L/day
Heart failure patients are recommended 3-yearly echocardiography, T/F
FALSE
2- YEARLY ECHOCARDOGRAPHY
Heart failure patient should be given ____ & _____ vaccines
VACCINATION, ESP AGAINST RESP INFECTION
PNEUMONIA
INFLUENZA
Device based Heart failure treatment include (hint: 3)
IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC DEFRILLATOR
BIVENTRICULAR PACEMAKERS
LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICES
Aim of IMCI
To reduce death, illness and disability thereby promoting improved growth and development among children U5 yrs of age
The strategy of IMCI has 3 main components which are?
- Improving case mgt skill of health care staff
- Improving overall health system
- Improving family and community health practices
Define Under-5 mortality rate
U5MR IS DEFINED AS THE ANNUAL NUMBER OF DEATHS OF CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE PER 1000 LIVE BIRTHS
U5 mortality is a reflection of a country’s health system and economy, T/F?
TRUE
IMCI incorporates Child Survival Strategy which includes (hint: 11)
G- GROWTH MONITORING
O- ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY
B- BREAST FEEDING
I- IMMUNIZATION
F- FAMILY PLANNING
F- FOOD FORTIFICATION
F- FEMALE EDUCATION
E- ESSENTIAL DRUG LIST
T- TREATMENT OF COMMON ILLNESSES/INJURIES
H- HEALTH EDUCATION
E-ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION
N/B You can put it “THE GOBIFFFE”
Danger signs on physical examination with respect to IMCI (hint: 6)
Anemia, Pyrexia, Dehydration, Dyspnea, Wasting, Jaundice
List the steps in IMCI implementation (hint: 6)
- History taking from parent/care giver
- Assess child(examination) for danger signs
- Classify the illness
- Take decision
- Counsel the mother/care giver
- Follow up
The commonest symptom that presents to primary care is ______
Dyspepsia
Dyspepsia is more common in men, smokers & those taking NSAIDs, T/F
FALSE.
Common in women not men
Patients with dyspepsia have poor life expectancy, T/F
FALSE
Dyspepsia is associated with poor health-related quality of life, T/F
TRUE
The most important contributory factors to dyspepsia are _____&______
The presence of H. pylori and use of medications such as NSAIDs
Systemic conditions that can cause dyspepsia (hint: 9)
Adrenal insufficiency, congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, hyperparathyroidism, intra-abdominal non-gastrointestinal malignancy, myocardial infarction, pregnancy, renal insufficiency, thyroid disease
Draw out NICE model Algorithm for the mgt of dyspepsia
Refer to Note
The key investigations in the diagnosis of dyspepsia are ______&______
Endoscopy and test for H. Pylori
Functional dyspepsia is a diagnosis of exclusion, T/F?
TRUE
What is the mgt of Functional dyspepsia
the mental health status of the patients should be evaluated and identifiable co-morbid conditions like depression, anxiety disorder, etc which can further worsen the quality of life, should be identified and treated
PUD majorly affects what part of the GIT? (hint; 3)
It affects lower esophagus, stomach or duodenum
List the injurious/damaging factors that play a role in development of PUD (hint: 7)
-gastric acid, pepsin, bile acids, NSAIDS, genetics, H. Pylori, ethanol
List the protective factors play a role in preventing of PUD (hint: 8)
-mucus, bicarbonate, prostaglandin, mucosal blood flow, alkaline tide, epithelial renewal, hydrophobic layer, epidermal growth factor (EGF)
Ratio of Gastric ulcer to Duodenal ulcer
1:4
Family hx is a risk factor of PUD, T/F?
TRUE
Which blood group is a common risk factor for PUD?
Blood group O
Mention the risk factors for PUD (hint: 7 major, 3 minor)
- male sex
- family history
- smoking (cause and delay healing)
- stress
- common in blood group O
- nsaids (2-4 times increase in GU and ulcer complications)
- H. Pylori: (if absent and no NSAIDS, ulcer unlikely)
Unproven risk factors:
1. corticosteroids
2. alcohol
3. diet
PUD may be silent in the elderly on NSIADs, T/F?
TRUE
P/E of a patient with PUD usually yields positive findings, T/F?
FALSE
Investigations for PUD (hint:4)
- Endoscopy (investigation of choice)
- Barium studies
- Serum gastrin
- H. Pylori test
Complications of PUD (hint: 7)
- Penetration
- Perforation
- Bleeding →haematemesis & melaena
- Pyloric stenosis →obstruction
- Anaemia
- Oesophageal stenosis
- Carcinoma (GU)
Aims of mgt of PUD (hint:4)
- Relieve symptoms
- Accelerate ulcer healing
- Prevent complication
- Minimize risk of relapse
Define Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
IT IS THE INFECTION OF ANY PART OF THE URINARY TRACT- KIDNEYS, URETERS, BLADDER, URETHRA
INCLUDES INFECTION OF THE PROSTATE- PROSTATITIS
Infection of the prostate (prostatitis) is a part of UTI, T/F?
TRUE
UTI occurs most frequently b/w the ages of ___ & ___ in women
16 & 35
Rates of asymptomatic bacteriuria increases with age in women, T/F?
TRUE
Which type of UTI is the most common cause of nosocomial infection
Pyelonephritis
Risk factors for UTI (hint: 25)
RISK FACTORS FOR UTI’S:
FEMALE GENDER- ANATOMY-PROXIMITY OF FEMALE URETHRA TO THE VAGINA& ANUS
AGE-↑ WITH ↑AGE
SEXUAL INTERCOURSE-↑ WITH FREQUENCY OF SEX
EXPOSURE TO SPERMICIDE IN FEMALE (IN DIAPHRAGM) & CONDOM
PREGNANCY-↓ IMMUNITY, ↓ESTROGEN
MENOPAUSE
IMMUNOSUPRESSION-↓ HOST DEFENCE
DM-↓IMMUNITY
PREVIOUS INFECTION (PROBABLY POORLY TREATED)
POOR PERINEAL HYGIENE
DEHYDRATION
DELAYED MICTURITION
OBSTRUCTION TO URINARY FLOW
-CONGENITAL ANOMALIES
-CALCULI
-URETERAL OCCLUSION
RESIDUAL URINE IN BLADDER
-NEUROGENIC BLADDER
-URETHRAL STRICTURE
-PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY
VESICOURETERAL REFLUX
INSTRMENTATION OF URINARY TRACT
-INDWELLING URINARY CATHETER
-CATHETERIZATION
-URETHRAL DILATION
-CYSTOSCOPY
Chronic bacterial prostatitis may cause recurrent UTI in males, T/F?
TRUE
Viruses are common causes of UTI in an immunocompetent host, T/F?
FALSE.
VIRUSES ARE UNCOMMON CAUSE OF UTI’S IN AN IMMUNOCOMPETENT HOST
THEY ARE INCREASINGLY RECOGNIZED AS THE CAUSE OF LOWER UTI, ESPECIALLY HAEMORRHAGIC CYSTITIS AMONG IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENT
Method of choice for diagnosing Viral LUTI
DIAGNOSIS OF VIRAL LUTI’S IS BASED ON MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES AND REAL-TIME POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION IS OFTEN THE METHOD OF CHOICE
Drug of choice for viral UTI
CIDOFOVIR IS BECOMING A DRUG OF CHOICE IN VIRAL UTI’S
Mention mechanisms that maintain the Urinary tract’s sterility (hint: 4)
- ACIDITY OF URINE
- EMPTYING OF THE BLADDER @ MICTURITION
- URETEROVESICAL & URETHRAL SPINCTERS
- VARIOUS IMMUNOLOGIC & MUCOSAL BARRIER
Routes of infection in UTI are (hint: 3)
- Direct entry through the urethra
- Hematologic route
- Lymphatic route
Clinical manifestations of Upper UTI (hint: 11)
-HIGH GRADE FEVER
-RIGORS/CHILLS
-VOMITTING
-SWEATING
-HEADACHE
-DIARRHOEA
-LOIN PAIN
-±ABDOMINAL PAIN
-OLIGURIA (IF AKI)
-LOIN TENDERNESS (COSTOVERTEBRAL ANGLE TENDERNESS)
-TACHYCARDIA
Clinical manifestation of Lower UTI (hint: 8)
-DYSURIA
-FREQUENCY
-URGENCY
-FEELING OF INCOMPLETE BLADDER EMPTYING
-SUPRAPUPIC PAIN AND TENDERNESS
-±STRANGURY
-HAEMATURIA
-OFFENSIVE URINE
UTI can be diagnosed using a urine dipstick, T/F?
TRUE
Typical symptoms + Presence of Leukocyte esterase & Nitrite
In asymptomatic patient, >10^5 CFU/microgram is significant (Asymptomatic bacteriuria), T/F
FALSE.
>10.5 CFU ORGANISM/ML
Investigation for UTI are (hint: 3)
ALL PATIENTS:
1. DIPSTIC ESTIMATION OF NITRITE, LEUCOCYTE ESTERASE, GLUCOSE
2. MICROSCOPY/CYTOMETRY OF URINE FOR WHITE BLOOD CELLS, ORGANISMS
3. URINE CULTURE
In complicated UTI & also UTI in infants & children what other investigations should you carry out in addition to the basic 3? (hint: 3)
-FBC, U/E/C, BLOOD CULTURES
Duration of treatment for uncomplicated LUT infection
TREATMENT FOR 3 DAYS IS THE NORM
Drug of choice for initial treatment of LUT infection is _______
TRIMETHOPRIM
Antibiotic class that can be used in treatment of UTI in pregnancy (hint: 2)
PENINCILLINS AND CEPHALOSPORIN ARE EFFECTIVE/SAFE IN PREGNANCY
Acute pyelonephritis is characterized by a triad of _____, _____ & ______
-LOIN PAIN
-FEVER
-TENDERNESS OVER THE KIDNEYS (COSTOVERTEBRAL ANGLE TENDERNESS)
The necrotizing form of pyelonephritis with gas formation is known as __________ and occasionally seen in _____ patients
EMPHYSEMATOUS PYELONEPHRITIS IS OCASSIONALLY SEEN IN DM PATIENT
Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis is characterized by ________
ACCUMULATION OF FOAMY MACROPHAGES
GENERALLY REQUIRES NEPHRECTOMY
Treatment of recurrent or chronic UTI
AMOXICILLIN/ CLAVUNATE- 500/125MG (ORALLY)- 12HRLY, OR
TRIMETHOPRIN- 300MG (ORALLY) DLY, OR
CEPHALEXIN- 500MG (ORALLY) 12HRLY,
all for 10-14 days