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Ix + Mx Flashcards

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PE:

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Cardio/resp exam

Ix:
Basic obs/

Bedside/
- ECG: arrhythmias or heart strain

Bloods/

  • FBC: anaemia
  • CRP + cultures: infection
  • U+E/LFTs: baseline and medications can affect function
  • ABG: hypoxia or sepsis

Imaging:

  • CXR: fluid + consolidation
  • CTPA
Mx: 
Oxygen
Analgesia 
Anticoagulation 
Prevention advice e.g. cessation of pill/smoking
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ACS

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Cardio/resp exam

Ix:
Basic obs/

Bedside/
ECG - guides management

Bloods/
FBC - anaemia (can cause chest pain)
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function
Troponin

Imaging/
CXR - rule out lung pathology

Mx: 
Oxygen if hypoxic 
Analgesia 
Dual anti-platelet therapy 
PCI
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Pericarditis

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Cardio/resp exam

Ix:
Basic obs/

Bedside/
ECG - can rule out ACS and show changes of pericarditis

Bloods/
FBC - anaemia (can cause chest pain)
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function + dehydration (may need admission for IV fluids)
Troponin - rule out MI

Imaging/
CXR
Echo - confirm

Mx:
Self limiting + pain relief
Safety net if pain gets worse/not improving

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TB

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Resp exam

Ix:

Basic obs/

Bedside/ 
Sputum sample (for AFB)

Bloods/
FBC - anaemia (can cause chest pain)
U+E/LFTs - dehydration (IV fluids), baseline and medications can affect function
CRP and cultures - infection

ABG if hypoxic

Imaging/
CXR

Mx:
Refer to respiratory team for antibiotic management for 8 months

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CAP

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Resp exam

Ix:
Basic obs/

Bedside/
Sputum sample

Bloods/
FBC - anaemia (can cause chest pain)
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function. CURB 65.
CRP and cultures - infection

ABG if hypoxic

Imaging/
CXR

Mx:
Calculate CURB-65
Management in hosp or at home based on this.
Antibiotics

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Lung cancer

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Resp exam

Ix:

Basic obs/

Bedside/
Sputum sample

Bloods/
FBC - anaemia (can cause chest pain)
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function. CURB 65.
CRP and cultures - infection

ABG if hypoxic

Imaging/
CXR
CT
Biopsy if necessary

Mx:
Refer to MDT including resp and onc

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Heart failure

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Cardio/resp exam

Ix:

Basic obs/

Bedside/
ECG - heart strain and arrhythmia

Bloods/

FBC - anaemia (can cause chest pain)
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function
BNP
Troponin - rule out MI

Imaging/
CXR
Echo - confirm

Mx: 
Acute: 
Oxygen 
Analgesia 
Furosemide 
Monitor urine, fluid intake and weight

Chronic:
Monitor urine, fluid intake and weight
ACEi + B-blocker and symptomatic management

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Bowel obstruction

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Abdo + PR exam

Ix:
Basic obs/

Bloods/
FBC - anaemia due to blood loss
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function + paralytic ileus
CRP

ABG - lactate (ischaemia)
G+S/X match

Imaging/
Erect CXR - perforation
AXR - obstruction
CT - identify the cause

Mx: 
NBM 
NG tube + fluids 
Analgesia 
Call surgeons
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Variceal bleed

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Abdo exam

Ix:
Basic obs/

Bloods/ 
FBC - anaemia due to blood loss 
Clotting 
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function 
CRP

G+S/X match

Imaging/
Endoscopy
CXR - oesophageal perf

Mx: 
IV access
Fluid/blood resus 
Terlipressin 
Call gastro for emergency endoscopy
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Mallory Weiss

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Abdo exam

Ix:
Basic obs/

Bloods/
FBC - anaemia due to blood loss 
Clotting 
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function 
CRP

G+S

Imaging/
Erect CXR
Endoscopy

Mx:
Antiemetics + PPI
Call gastro for emergency endoscopy

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Oesophageal cancer

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Abdo exam

Ix:
Basic obs/

Bloods/
FBC - anaemia due to blood loss 
Clotting 
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function 
CRP

Mx:
Either 2WW or referral to MDT with gastro + onc fo endoscopy + CT
Chemo/radiotherapy + surgery

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Haemorrhoid

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Abdo + PR exam

Ix:

Bloods/
FBC - anaemia due to blood loss
Clotting
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function

Imaging/
Colonoscopy - rule out IBD + cancer

Mx:
Pain relief, lubricants + increasing fibre

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Colorectal cancer

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Abdo + PR exam

Ix:
Bedside/
Stool MC+S

Bloods/
FBC - anaemia due to blood loss
Clotting
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function

CEA tumour marker

Imaging/
Colonoscopy

Mx:
2WW or MDT referral for colonoscopy
CT for spread and staging

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Appendicitis

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Abdo + PR exam

Ix:

Bedside/
Stool MC+S
Pregnancy test

Bloods/ 
FBC - anaemia due to blood loss 
Clotting 
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function 
CRP

G+S for surgery

Mx:
Admit + NBM and fluids
Call surgeons

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Biliary colic

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Abdo exam

Ix:

Bloods/ 
FBC - anaemia due to blood loss 
Clotting 
LFTs - jaundice and ALP 
U+E - medications can affect 
CRP

G+S for surgery

Imaging/
USS or ERCP (cholangitis)

Mx:
Analgesia
Refer to general surgeons for gall bladder removal

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IBD

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Abdo exam + PR

Ix:

Bedside/
Stool MC+S

Bloods/ 
FBC - anaemia due to blood loss 
Clotting 
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function 
CRP - inflammation

Imaging/
Colonoscopy

Mx:
Admit if dehydrated (feeling weak and tired)
Refer to gastro for outpatient colonoscopy + biopsy

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Meningitis

A

Full neuro exam especially looking for raised ICP

Ix:

Basic obs/

Bloods/ 
FBC - anaemia due to blood loss 
Clotting 
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function 
CRP + cultures

Blood glucose

Special/
CT head (encephalitis + SAH)
LP

Mx: 
Admit 
Fluids + supportive care 
Abx based on local guidance (ceftriaxone) 
Prophylactic Abx for friends and family
18
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Ectopic

A

Abdo exam

Ix:
Basic obs/
Pregnancy test

Bloods/ 
FBC - look for any blood loss 
LFTs - medication can affect function 
U+E - dehydration 
CRP - infection for appendicitis

G+S/X-match

Mx:

+ve pregnancy test = urgent EPAC referral for USS
Mx = risk of rupture
Low risk = expectant or medical (methotrexate)
High risk = surgical
Will need repeat blood tests to check it is managed properly

19
Q

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

A

Clinical examination for dehydration

Ix:
Basic obs/

Bedside/
Urine dip - ketones
Weight

Bloods/
FBC - anaemia for fatigue
U+E - dehydration

Mx:
Admit for IV fluids
Give anti-emetic + vit B1 (lost in vomiting)

20
Q

PET

A

Full neuro and abdo exam

Ix:

Basic obs/
BP

Bedside/
Urine dip - protein

Bloods/
Platelets and LFTs - to get a baseline and to check for complications fo PET (HELLP)

Mx:

  1. BP medication (labetalol)
  2. MgSO4 if it becomes more severe
  3. Aim for delivery at 37 weeks, if it happens before +steroids
  4. After labour we will need to recheck your BP, urine and bloods 6 weeks afterwards.
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Ovarian Cancer

A

Full abdo exam

Ix:
Basic obs/

Bloods/
FBC - blood loss
U+E/LFTs - baseline and medications can affect function
CA-125 tumour marker

Imaging/

Mx:
Risk malignancy index = USS + CA125 + pre/post menopause
Surgery + chemo

22
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Endometriosis

A

Endometriosis:
This is where you have endometrial tissue - which is the lining of your uterus - deposited in other areas around you pelvis. The most common area is in the pouch of Douglas which is area between your rectum and uterus. This tissue is still responsive to hormonal changes which accompany your cycle which is what is causing your symptoms.

Investigations:

  1. We want to rule out any changes to your cervix which might be causing problems so we will need to do an abdominal, BM and speculum examination.
  2. To confirm endometriosis we will refer you to the gynaecologists who will perform a laparoscopy. This is where they will look inside your tummy with a camera to look for this endometrial tissue.

Management:
The management of endometriosis will depend on whether or not you wish to be fertile currently. Then your options will be medical or surgical.
1. Medical management will involve hormonal contraception or non-normal medication if you choose to remain fertile.
2. If this doesn’t help then we may consider surgery to remove the endometriosis.

23
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Endometrial cancer: 
DDx (3)
Explanation 
Investigations (3) 
Management (1)
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Endometrial cancer:

DDx = endometrial hyperplasia, atrophic vaginitis, cervical ectropion

I am worried that this could be endometrial cancer so I am going to put you on a 2WW referral to gynaecology. This is a cancer of the inner lining of uterus.

Investigations:

  1. I would like to perform and BM and speculum examination first to exclude any other cause of your bleeding such as dryness in your vagina.
  2. Then they will do an USS to look for any abnormal endometrial thickness.
  3. Then they may do a hysteroscopy to accurately visualise your uterus with a camera.

Management:
1. If they are suspicious that this is cancer then it is likely that you will require surgery to remove your uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.

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Q

Fibroids

Explanation
Investigations (2)
Management (2)

A

Fibroids:
Fibroids are benign smooth muscle tumours which can grow in the pelvis. They are benign so they cannot turn into a cancer or increase your risk of cancer but they can cause problems such as pain and bleeding.

Investigations:

  1. First we need to rule out other causes of bleeding such as changes to the cervix so we need to do an abdominal, BM and speculum examination
  2. Then we will do an USS to confirm the diagnosis. If we are still really unsure then an MRI or hysteroscopy maybe required.

Management:
The management of fibroids can be separated in medical and surgical management and will vary depending on whether you plan to conceive in the near future.
1. Medical management will involve controlling your symptoms through either the COCP or mirena coil if you have no plans for conception. We can try tranexamic or mefanamic acid if current fertility is important.
2. We can surgically remove the fibroids in a myomectomy - but this is usually the last resort or if you are having problems with sub fertility.

25
Q

PID

Explanation
Investigations (2)
Management (3)

A

PID:
This sounds like it could be PID which is inflammation and infection of your pelvic organs due to untreated infection. Unfortunately PID can result in reduced fertility and chronic pain.

Investigations:

  1. I will need to perform an abdominal, BM and speculum exam to see if there are any changes to your cervix which may point to current infection. I will also be assessing for cervical excitation which is pain on movement of your cervix. .
  2. I will also be taking swabs for STI.

Management:

  1. If, based on the results we think it’s PID then we will start you on a combination of antibiotic treatment. One will be an injection into the muscle and there will be two other tablets to be taken for 12 weeks.
  2. I would like to touch base with you in a week or so just to see how things are getting on and hopefully improving.
  3. We will also need to discuss in more detail what this means regarding fertility and contact tracing.

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