Important stuff Flashcards
1
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Essential amino acids
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If learnt this huge list may prove truly valuable Isoleucine Leucine Threonine Histidine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Tryptophan Valine
2
Q
Gall stones risk factors
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Obese Fatty diet Crowns/IBS Drugs: Ceftriaxone Combined pill, oestrogen therapy Female Age Family history Ethnic origin: Caucasian
3
Q
Pulmonary TB antibiotics
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2 antibiotics for 6 months (isoniazid and rifampicin)
2 additional antibiotics (pyrazinamide and ethambutol) for the first 2 months of the 6 month treatment
Generally no longer infectious and feel better after taking antibiotics for 2 weeks
4
Q
Dorsiflexion
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Toes up to sky
5
Q
Plantar flexion
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Toes down to the ground
6
Q
Mitral valve
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Bicuspid
Left AV valve
7
Q
Dyspepsia
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Also known as indigestion
Discomfort or pain in upper abdomen, often after eating or drinking something
8
Q
Ulcer in lesser curve of stomach erodes
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Splenic artery
9
Q
Duodenal ulcer erodes
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Gastro-duodenal artery
10
Q
Dysuria
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Difficult urination (painful)
11
Q
3 domains of public health
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Health improvement
Health protection
Healthcare public health
