GP Flashcards

1
Q

Investigations for stool problems

A

Fecal immunochemical test (FIT test)

FBC

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2
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Differentials for tenesmus

A

Rectal cancer
Colon cancer
IBD
Diverticulits

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3
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Criteria for 2ww for

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Unexplained weight loss
IDA
Change in bowel habit
PR bleeding

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4
Q

What is indapamide?

A

Thiazide diuretic

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5
Q

Differentials for

A

BPH
Prostate cancer
UTI
Diabetes

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6
Q

Investigations for urinary symptoms

A

DRE
Urine dip
PSA
USS

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7
Q

What’s something you have to remember regarding PSA?

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Shouldn’t do it too close to the PR exam

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8
Q

Treatment for BPH

A

Alpha blocker first line) e.g. tamsulosin

Finasteride (5aplpha blocker?

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9
Q

What counts as orthostatic hypotension

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A drop in systolic BP of greater than 20 OR a drop in diastolic BP >10 OR a patient who is symptomatic

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10
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Investigations for IBS type symtpoms

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FBC - coeliac screen (anti TTG antibodies), foecal calprotectin, inflammatory markers
TFT

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11
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If someone comes back as coeliac positive, what do you need to do?

A

Endoscopy

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12
Q

What rash is linked to coeliac disease?

A

Dermatitis herpetiformis

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13
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Management of Dermatitis herpetiformis

A

Topical steroids
Check the pt is actually adhering to dermatitis herpetiformis
Dapsone

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14
Q

What is Elleste duet?

A

HRT

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15
Q

How would you ask about fatigue?

A

FLAWS

Mood

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16
Q

What would you think about

A
Hypothyroidism 
Anaemia
Depression
Cushings
Vit D deficiency
Diabetes
17
Q

Hypothyroidism treatment

A

50-100mcg levothyroxine

18
Q

Abdo pain and bloody diarrhoea dx

A

IBD

ischemic colitis

19
Q

Acute management of IBD

A

rehydartion
aminosaliciliates
colonoscopy

20
Q

Preferented antiHTN for diabetic patients

A

Ramipril

21
Q

What is involved in a diabetic screen?

A

U&E, HbA1c
Retinopathy
Ulceration/feet testing/sensation/foot care
Urine sample - ACR

22
Q

Cluster headaches symptoms

A

Typically uilateral
Periorbital pain
Lacrimation
Eyelid oedema

23
Q

How long do the cluster headaches last?

A

15-180 mins, up to 8 hours a day

24
Q

Triggers for cluster headaches

A

Alcohol
Physical exertion
Sleep!
Certain smells

25
Q

Criteria for cluster headache diagnoses

A

ICHD

26
Q

Treatment of cluster headaches

A

Triptan-nasal and SC
Short burst of oxygen
Verapamil