GP Flashcards
Name three changes to the structure of the airways after asthma remodelling?
Goblet cell metaplasia
Thickened basement membrane
Smooth muscle hyperplasia
Name 4 health conditions you would look for during the 8 week baby check?
- Congenital heart defects
- Spina bifida
- Cleft lip or palate
- Cryptochordism
- Ortalani Test - developmental dysplasia of the hip
Name 5 red flag signs in a patient with a chronic cough?
- Haemoptysis
- Recurrent chest infections
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Pleuritic chest pain
- Hoarse voice
Name 4 acute causes of cough and chest pain?
Asthma and COPD exacerbations
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary oedema
Name 3 symptoms of asthma?
Wheeze
Intermittent dyspnoea
Cough (nocturnal)
Name 5 precipitants of asthma?
Exercise Allergen (dust mites, fur) Cold Air Drugs eg BB or Aspirin Infection Smoking
Name 4 signs of asthma?
- Tachypnoea
- Audible wheeze
- Hyperinflated chest
- Hyper-resonant percussion note
How do you assess diurnal variation in asthma?
Peak flow meter, shows diurnal variation of >20% on ≥3 days a week for 2 weeks
What are the results of spirometry in a patient with asthma?
Obstructive defect FEV1/FVC <0.7 and ≥15% increase post bronchodilator
What are the RCP3 questions in assessing asthma?
Recent nocturnal wakening
Usual asthma symptoms in a day
Has your asthma interfered with usual activity
What are the first 3 lines of drugs you would use in an asthma patient?
- SABA - salbutamol
- Inhaled corticosteroid - beclamethasone
- LABA - eg formeterol
In step 4 of asthma medication management what would you consider?
Increased beclamethasone dose
Oral theophylline
Leukotriene receptor agonist rg monteleukast
What would you use in step 5 of asthma management?
Oral prednisilone
What are the risk factors for breast cancer?
Alcoholic drinks, oestrogren progesterone contraceptive , HRT< radiation, smoking
Name 5 changes you would see in the breast in suspected breast cancer?
- Lump - fixed, rocky
- Skin changes - peau de orange
- Nipple inversion
- Nipple discharge
- Redness or rash
- Breast asymmetry
Name 4 differential diagnosis of a breast lump?
- Fibroadenoma
- Breast cyst
- Breast abscess
- Duct ectasia
What is the triple assessment for a breast lump?
- Clinical presentation
- Radiology, ultrasound >35, mammography <35
- Histology/cyology - ultrasound guided core biopsy is best
When would you consider urgent referral (within 2 weeks) for breast lump?
> 30 with unexplained breast lump
>50 with either discharge or retraction in one nipple only
What circumstance would you consider a referral in suspected breast cancer?
> 30 with unexplained axillary lump OR skin changes that suggest breast cancer
What is a non-urgent referral for breast cancer?
<30 with unexplained breast lump
In a patient who is BRCA1 or 2 positive (not got breast cancer) what are the three management options?
- Chemo-prevention or pre-prophylactic eg tamoxifen
- Surgical management - mastectomy
- Enhanced screening- MRI and mammography
Which two drugs used in breast cancer management hormone therapy and how do they work?
- Tamoxifen - decrease oestrogen binding
2. Aromatase inhibitors eg Anastrozole to block oestrogen synthesis - usually used in post-menopausal women
If a patient is HER2 positive which biological agent would you give them?
Herceptin
Name 3 signs of heart failure?
Raised JVP, 3rd heart sounds, basal crepitation
Name 3 signs of acute coronary syndrome?
Pallor, 4th heart sound, tacypnoea, sweatiness
What are the ECG changes in an MI?
ST elevation, tall T waves or new LBBB in hours
T wave inversion and pathological Q waves follow over hours to days
Name the acute MI management steps ?
MONA
- Morphine eg diamorphine + anti-emetic
- Oxygen- only if hypoxic (<94%)
- Nitrates - GTN spray
- Aspirin ( + ticagrelor/clopidogrel - P2Y12 inhibitors)
Which two drugs would you use in thrombolysis?
Streptokinase
Tissue plasminogen activator ( tenectaplase)
When should you offer PCI?
Within <12 hour onset of symptoms and ST elevation on ECG
Which two drugs should a patient use for at least 12 months after vascular event?
Aspirin and a second anti-platlet eg clopidogrel
In a patient with chronic diarrhoea associated with weight loss, nocturnal diarrhoea or anaemia suggests what?
IBD
Give the 3 routes of administration for paracetamol?
Oral, intravenous and rectal
Which diseases would you find frank pus in the stool?
IBD, diverticulitis, abscess
Name 3 causes of explosive diarrhoea?
Giardia, cholera, rotavirus
Name 3 diseases you would find mucus in the stools?
IBS, colorectal cancer, polyps
How would you diagnose someone with IBS?
If recurrent abdominal pain associated with at least 2 of:
- Relief by defecation
- Altered stool form
- Altered bowel frequency
Name 3 drugs you could use in the management of IBS?
Loperamide - for diarrhoea
Meberverine - antispasmodics
Tri-cyclic antidepressants for abdominal pain
Which drug is useful in UC but not Chron’s?
5-ASA - eg mesalamine
In Moderate Chron’s what drug would you use in a patient who is refractory to steroids?
Azathioprine
What is the name of the skin complication that arises as a result of coeliac?
Dermatatitis hepatiformis
treat with dapsone
What are the voiding symptoms of LUTS (DDH SHIP)?
Dysuria, Dribbling, Hesitancy
Straining, Haematuria, Incomplete emptying, Poor stream
What are the storage symptoms of LUTS? (FUUN)
Frequency, Urgency, Urgency incontinence, nocturne
What are the indications for surgery in LUTS? (RUSHES)
Retention UTI Stones Haematuria Elevated creatinine Symptom deterioration
Give 5 causes of LUTS?
BPH, hydronephrosis, UTI, prostatitis, prostate cancer, bladder outflow obstruction
What is the first line drug treatment for BPH and how does it work?
Tamulosin - alpha blocker. Relax smooth muscle in bladder and prostate
What is the second line drug treatment for BPH and how does it work?
Finestaride. 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. Inhibits conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. Decreases prostate growth
What are the side effects of tamulosin?
Dizziness, drowsiness, hypotension and ejaculatory failure
What are the side effects of finestaride?
Impotence and decreased libido
Name 3 surgical methods to treat BPH?
TURP
TUIP and retropubic prostatectomy
What is the name of the screening criteria?
Wilsons Criteria
Name 5 causes of a raised PSA?
Prostate cancer Prostatitis UTI Surgery Some drugs eg finesteride Tall men, <25 BMI
Name 2 limitations of using PSA results?
- Overtreatment - risk with invasive diagnosis and risk of radiation
- False positives and false negatives - cause anxiety
Give 3 reasons why PSA is not used as in NHS screening?
- Uncertain natural history
- Morbidity of treatment
- Risk of over treatment /overdiagnosis
What PSA level is generally regarded as abnormal?
> 4mg/ml