gp Flashcards
1
Q
what are the elements of feverPAIN score?
A
fever Purulent tonsils Attend rapidly? (within 3 days) Inflamed tonsils No cough
2
Q
what is the centor criteria for tonsillitis?
A
no cough
fever
pus
lymphadenopathy
3
Q
when to prescribe antibiotics in tonsillitis?
A
if centor score >3
prescribe either penicillin v
or erythromycin
7 or 10 day course
4
Q
which contraceptive decreases bmd?
A
depo provera
5
Q
when can you use levonelle?
A
until 72 hours
6
Q
when can you use ullipristal?
A
up to 5 days
7
Q
what is the first line treatment for chlamydia?
A
azithromycin stat dose
8
Q
What medication following heart attack
A
Dual antiplatelet therapy: lifelong aspirin and 12 months of e.g. ticagrelor
ACEi
Beta-blocker
Statin
