GP Flashcards
What shoulder pathology is more common in diabetics?
Bursitis
If U/S and X-Ray of shoulder shows no pathology, what can it be?
Labrum tear
Do MRI
When does Mittlesmirtz occur?
Mid-cycle
When is Valdoxan used?
Mild depression with sleep issues
Why do blood test when using Clozapine?
Causes agranulocytosis
For refractive schizophrenia (anti-psychotic)
Brugada syndrome
ST elevation with Inverted T
Not good enough with ECG finds, need clinical Sx.
Need ICD
Most superficial part of ulnar nerve?
At medial epicondyle
3 ways to treat gout?
Short burst of pred - 25mg
Colchicine
NSAIDs
Most common place for gout seen?
Mid tarsal
1st MTP
Ankle
What does gout feel like?
Joint feels boggy
Warm
Oedematous
Signs of otitis media
Red TM, rim
Dull TM
Cone of light absent/reduced
Bulging TM = effusion/suppurative
Why might not prescribe senna with coloxyl?
Gives crampy symptoms
What to ask in concussion?
LOC Dizzy headache memory N+V
Palatal petechiae in sore throat?
EBV
- do mono spot test and EBV IgM
Antibiotics of choice for watery dysentry?
Cirprofloxaxin