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Geriatrics Flashcards

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What are the characteristic blood findings for myeloma?

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Hypercalcaemia
Normal/high phosphate
Normal ALP

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What are the main presenting features of myeloma?

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Calcium high
Renal impairment
Anaemia
Bone pain, osteoporosis, lytic lesions
Bleeding (thrombocytopenia)
Infections (neutropenia)

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What is the median age of presentation for myeloma?

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70

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When should you refer a patient with Bell’s palsy to ENT?

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If paralysis shows no sign of improvement after 3 weeks

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