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GP Passmed Flashcards

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What are the two contraindications of ARBS?

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Diabetes, eGFR<60

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What monitoring is needed for patients taking citalopram?

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ECG - can cause Qt prolongation

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What monitoring is needed for patients taking venlafaxine/SNRI?

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Blood Pressure

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When is prophylactic antibiotics recommended in COPD patients?

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If 3 or more exacerbations in 1 year requiring steroid therapy and at least one requiring hospitalisation

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5
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What antibiotics are recommended first line for a patient with bronchioloits and significant co-morbidities?

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Oral doxycycline

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When is lateral epicondylitis worse?

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On resisted wrist extension/supination whilst elbow is extended

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What virus causes roseola infantum?

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Herpes Simplex 6

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What is the second line for hypertension in age 55 or over - name the medication?

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CCB + ACE/ARB or Thiazide like diuretic - indapamide

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9
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What antihypertensive can cause reflex tachycardia and why?

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Nifedipine - causes peripheral vasodilation

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What is the treatment of primary syphilis?

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IM benzathine benzylpenicilin

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How long should patients wait between topical steroids courses for psoriasis treatment?

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4 weeks

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What cells may be seen on a blood film for coeliac?

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Howell Jolly Bodies

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What is ORBIT score?

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Bleeding risk score for AF
Sex
Age>74 years
Bleeding History
GFR<60

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What antibiotic is used for COPD prophylaxis of infective exacerbations?

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Azithromycin

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How long does it take finasteride for BPH to work?

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Up to 6 months

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16
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What is the common cause of bacterial otitis media?

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Haemophilus influenzae

17
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Treatment for chlamydia in pregnancy?

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Azithromycin, erythromycin, amoxicillin

18
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What Parkinson’s medicine manages tremor in drug induced Parkinson’s?

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Procyclidine

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20
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What Parkinson’s medicine causes pulmonary fibrosis?

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Cabergoline

21
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What Parkinson’s medicine has reduced effectiveness over time?

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Levodopa

22
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What test is used to distinguish between unilateral or bilateral adenoma/hyperplasia of adrenal glands?

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Adrenal venous sampling

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