Handbook SAQs Flashcards
1
Q
GS investigation for bowel obstruction
A
CT abdomen
2
Q
Presentation of sigmoid volvulus on abdo XRAY
A
Coffee bean sign
3
Q
What chromosome is HLA B27 located on
A
Chromosome 6
4
Q
3 RFs of giant cell arteritis
A
Female sex
>50
Northern European
FHx
5
Q
In what situation would ESR/CRP be normal in GCA
A
If high dose corticosteroid therapy has already started
6
Q
5 extra-articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis
A
- MI
- Sjogren’s
- Pericarditis
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Glomerulonephritis
7
Q
How long should you wait to obtain a LP after a suspected SAH and why
A
12h after onset of symptoms
Due to time taken for RBC to lyse and for xanthochromia (high bilirubin) to be detected
8
Q
Expected results of a lumbar puncture in someone with GBS
A
Raised protein
Normal WBC
