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Question 1

What inhaler is first line for COPD?

Answer 1

SABA or SAMA

Question 2

What is the investigation of choice for COPD?

Answer 2

Spirometry.

FEV1:FVC lesss than 70%

Question 3

What lifestyle advice should be given for type 2DM?

Answer 3

Exercise
High fibre low glycaemic index diet
Weight loss

Question 4

What are the treatment targets for type 2 diabetes?

Answer 4

48mmol/L for newly diagnosed
53 for patients on more than one medication.

Question 5

What is the range for pre-diabetes?

Answer 5

42-47 mmol/L

Question 6

What is diagnostic for T2DM?

Answer 6

Hba1C of 48mmol/L

Question 7

What is the first line management for T2DM

Answer 7

Metformin
Can also use SGLT-2 inhibitor

GLP-1 agonist

Question 8

What is the first and second line management for heart failure?

Answer 8

ACE inhibitor (ramapril) is first line
Beta blocker (e.g. bisoprolol)

Start both but one at a time.

Question 9

Hypertension cutoff?

management?

Answer 9

140/90

Under 55 or diabetic start with an ACEI (ramipril)
Over 55 or Black start with a CCB (amlodipine)

Then add the other one in.