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Hay fever, Cough & Cold Flashcards

1
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What are the symptoms of hay fever? (4)

A
  1. Rhinorrhoea
  2. Nasal congestion
  3. Itching
  4. Allergic conjunctivitis
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What are the referal criteria for hay fever? (5)

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  1. Pregnancy
  2. Suspected infection
  3. Drug induced
  4. Structural or mechanical reasons
  5. Systemic conditions associated with mucus (e.g. CF)
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Which drugs can induce symptoms of hay fever? (7)

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  1. ACE inhibitors
  2. Beta blockers
  3. Chlopromazine
  4. Aspirin
  5. NSAIDs
  6. Cocaine
  7. Diverse effect of nasal decongestants
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4
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What is the first line treatment for someone presenting with general symptoms of hay fever?

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Non-sedating antihistamine

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5
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At which age are Cetirizine and Loratadine both licensed from?

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2 years

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At which age is Acrivastine licensed?

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Over 12

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How often should a non-sedating antihistamine be taken?

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Once daily

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If a patient taking a non-sedating antihistamine experiences “breakthrough” symptoms, which drug can you recommended instead?

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Sedating antihistamine taken at shorter intervals

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At what age is chlorphenamine syrup licensed?

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Over 1

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At what age are chlorphenamine tablets licensed?

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Over 6

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At what age is promethazine licensed? (syrup and 10mg tablets)

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Over 2

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12
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Can promethazine 25mg tablets be sold OTC for hay fever?

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No, licensed for insominas in patients over 16

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13
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If patient is experiencing nasal congestion due to hay fever, what is the recommended OTC treatment?

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Nasal corticosteroid

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14
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At what age are beconase and nasonex both licensed for?

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Over 18

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15
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When should nasal corticosteroids be taken for maximal effect?

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A week before hay fever begins

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16
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Is sudafed nasal decongestant spray recommended for hay fever?

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Not recommended but can be used as an adjunct

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17
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What is the maximum recommended duration of use for sudafed nasal spray and why?

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7 days - risk of rebound congestion

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18
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At what age is sudafed blocked nose spray?

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Over 12

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19
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Which 2 drugs can be applied topically if the patient is experiencing allergic conjunctivitis?

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  1. Mast cell stabilisers

2. Occular antihisatmines

20
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How long does it usually take for a common old to resolve?

21
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How long does it usually take for a common old to resolve in children?

22
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What is used for symptomatic relief of a cold?

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Paracetamol and ibuprofen

23
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What advice do you give patients with colds?

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Keep hydrated and rest

24
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As well as paracetamol and ibuprofen, what else can be used to treat symptoms of a cold?

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Intranasal decongestants

25
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Is there a place for oral decongestants when treating a cold?

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They can be used in the short term but the benefit is small

26
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As well as lifestyle measures, what must patients be counselled on when buying cough and cold medicines?

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The risk of paracetamol overdose

27
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Which cough and cold medicines should be avoided in those under 6? (4)

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  1. Anti-tussives
  2. Expectorants
  3. Topical and oral decongestants
  4. Antihistamines
28
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In patients under 6, what can be used for symptomatic relief of cough and cold?

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  1. Paracetamol and ibupofen

2. Simple cough remedies

29
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If a patient is over 1, what can be recommended for symptomatic relief of cough and cold?

A

Warm drink of honey and lemon

30
Q

What are 5 self care measures for cough and cold that can be purchased OTC?

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  1. Steam inhalation
  2. Vapour rubs
  3. Gargling salt water
  4. Menthol sweets
  5. Nasal saline drops
31
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What are the 2 types of cough?

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  1. Productive (chesty)

2. Non-productive (dry)

32
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How long does an acute cough last?

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Less than 3 weeks

33
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What should you do if a patient presents with a cough lasting longer than 3 weeks?

A

Refer for further investigation

34
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How long must a cough last to become chronic?

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Over 8 weeks

35
Q

What is the most likely cause of a cough?

A

Viral upper respiratory tract infection

36
Q

What is a trigger for croup?

A

Recent viral infection

37
Q

At what age does croup normally occur?

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Between 3 months and 6 years

38
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How long does croup usually resolve?

39
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When should you refer someone with croup for medical intervention? (2)

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  1. Over 48 hours

2. Severe

40
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A patient presenting with which symptoms is likely to have pneumonia? Requires urgent referral to GP (5)

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  1. High fever
  2. Malaise
  3. Headache
  4. Breathlessness
  5. Pleuritic pain
41
Q

Give an active ingredient of expectorants

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Guafenasin

42
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Give 4 active ingredients of anti-tussives

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  1. Codeine
  2. Pholcodeine
  3. Dextromorphan
  4. Antihistamines (diphenyldramine)
43
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At which age is codeine linctus licensed for OTC?

44
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Does the MHRA advise the use of cough and cold medicines in children 6-12?

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No, only supplementary to best principles of care

45
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Who should not have codeine at all?

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Under 18s with sleep apnoea who have had tonsil and adenoid surgery

46
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In which patients should codeine be used with caution?

A

12-18 difficulty breathing

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