Formative

Question 1

What signs could you find on examining the neck?

Answer 1

Cervical lymphadenopathy
Tracheal deviation
SVC obstruction

Question 2

Where does lung cancer commonly spread?

Answer 2

Bone
Adrenal glands
Liver
Brain
Lymph nodes

Question 3

What are the 3 main causative organisms for pneumonia in a previous healthy individual?

Answer 3

Streptococcus pneumonia
Haemophillus influenzae
Staphylococcus aureus

Question 4

What are the symptoms of hypercalcaemia? And what is this associated with?

Answer 4

Squamous cell carcinoma causes an Increase in calcium levels due to parathyroid related hormone
Symptoms:
- abdominal pain
- constipation
- confusion