Last minute wrongness Flashcards
What are symptoms of digoxin toxicity? (5)
- GI disturbance (N+V, abdo pain)
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Blurry/yellow vision
- Arrhythmias
What are possible s/e of anti-cholinergic medications?
- dry eyes
- constipation
- dry mouth
- urinary retention
- hypotension (postural)
- delirium
- hypothermia
What is the definition of postural hypotension?
A drop over 20 mmHg in systolic BP, and over 10 mmHg diastolic
What dementia may present with fluctuating cognition?
Lewy Body dementia
What scoring system is used in grading pressure ulcer risk?
Waterlow score
What medications are associated with a significant increase in mortality in dementia patients?
AntiPsychotics
What validated questionnaire can be used to confirm frailty in an individual?
PRISMA-7
What is a GP screening tool for dementia?
GPCOG
What medications should be avoided in people with dementia?
Anticholingerics (TCAs, amitriptyline), Benzos, steroids
What drug class is contraindicated for patients with Parkinsons? How might this affect delirium treatment?
Anti-psychotics. Instead, give benzo
What is the first line management of acute delirium if medical interventions are required?
IM or oral haloperidol
What management should be considered for patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and a BMI >25?
Metformin in addition to insulin
What additional blood tests are done within the confusion screen (other than just FBC)?
TSH, B12, Folate, glucose
What is the long term prophylaxis of cluster headaches?
Verapamil
What cranial nerve is responsible for the corneal reflex?
5
What cranial nerve is responsible for a downward gaze and vertical diplopia?
CN IV
What cranial nerve is responsible for a loss of gag reflex?
CN X
In medication overuse headache, what manner should simple analgesia, triptans, and opioid analgesia be withdrawn?
Simple analgesia + triptans: stop abruptly
Opioid analgesia: withdraw gradually
What is the most common complication following meningitis?
Sensorineural hearing loss
What is the standard target time for thrombectomy in acute ischaemic stroke?
6 hours
What is the management for a patient who presents to their GP within 7 days of a clinically suspected TIA?
300mg aspirin immediately + specialist review within 24 hours
What is the next steps for bruising in a non-mobile infant?
Same day paediatric assessment
What are features which should prompt admission in croup?
- <6 months
- known upper airway abnormalities
- frequent barking cough
- easily audible stridor at rest
- chest wall retraction (at rest)
- significant distress, agitation, or lethargy, or restlessness
- tachycardia
What is the tx and dosage for management of croup?
Dexamethasone (0.15mg/kg)
What is the first line treatment for a breastfed baby with GORD? What is first line in a bottle fed baby?
Alginate (Gaviscon) for breast fed. Bottle fed: thickened formula
What are the criteria for immediate request for CT scan of the head in children?
- LOC >5 mins (witnessed)
- amnesia >5 mins
- abnormal drowsiness
- three or more discrete episodes of vomiting
- suspicion of NAI
- seizure with no hx of epilepsy
- GCS <14, or if less than <1 year <15
- sign of open or depressed skull injury
- sign of basal skill fracture
- focal neurological deficit
- dangerous mechanism of injury
What are the most common presentation of neonatal sepsis?
Grunting and other signs of respiratory distress
What rate should chest compressions be done for infants and children in paediatric BLS?
100-120/min
At what age do women always get a 2 week wait referral for a breast lump?
> 30 years
What is the criteria for CT head within 1 hour in adults?
- GCS <13 on initial assessment
- GCS <15 at 2 hours post injury
- suspected open or depressed skull fracture
- any sign of basal skull fracture
- post trauma seizure
- focal neurological deficit
- more than 1 episode of vomiting
What are indications for a head CT within 8 hours of head injury (adults)?
- > 65 years
- any hx of bleeding or clotting disorders (including anticoagulants)
- dangerous mechanism of injury
- > 30 minutes amnesia of events
What is the most common cause of chronic pancreatitis?
Alcohol excess
When can the COCP be started after post partum, and why?
After 21 days due to risk of VTE. Will require additional contraception for 1st 7 days
When do women requires contraception after giving birth?
Day 21
What is the most common adverse effect of the POP?
Irregular vaginal bleeding
What is the requirements for expectant management of an ectopic pregnancy?
Unruptured embyro, <35mm, no heartbeat, asymptomatic, B-HCG <1000IU/L and declining
What is the advised management for post menopausal women with atypical endometrial hyperplasia?
Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy, due to risk of malignant progression
What is the management of endometriosis?
- first line: NSAIDs/paracetamol
- 2nd line: COCP or progestogens
- 3rd line or if fertility is concerned: GnRH and surgery.
- if trying to conceive: laparoscopic excision or ablation of endometriosis plus adhesiolysis
What is the typical presentation of a ruptured ovarian cyst?
Sudden onset unilateral pelvic pain precipitated by intercourse or strenuous activity
When does HRT increase the risk of breast cancer?
When there is an added progestogen
What cancers does HRT increase the risk of?
Endometrial and breast
Which form of HRT does not increase the risk of VTE?
Transdermal
What medical management is given for women with hyperemesis gravidarum that have been admitted to hospital?
Normal IV saline plus added potassium
What is the first line management of hyperemesis gravidarum?
Anti-histamines: oral cyclizine or promethazine
What is the criteria for referral of N+V in pregnancy?
- continued N+V and unable to keep down any oral antiemetics
- continued N+V with ketonuria and/or weight loss greater than 5% (with tx of oral antiemetics)
What is the triad of hyperemesis gravidarum?
5% pre-pregnancy weight loss, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance
What crown rump length + no heart beat is diagnostic of a miscarriage?
Crown rump length greater than 7mm
What three features are needed for a diagnosis of PCOS?
- infrequent or no ovulation
- clinical or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism (hirsutism, acne, elevated levels of total or free testosterone)
- polycystic ovaries on ultrasound (>12 follicles or increased ovarian volume >10cm3)
What is the most common cause of post menopausal bleeding?
Vaginal atrophy
What is the management for any woman with known placenta praevia who goes into labour?
Emergency c-section
What is the SSRIs of choice in breastfeeding women?
Sertraline or paroxetine
What should be given in P-PROM?
10 days erythromycin to prevent chorioamniotitis, and antenatal corticosteroids
What are the symptoms of mania vs hypomania?
- Mania: at least 7 days, severe functional impairment, psychotic symptoms
- Hypomania: <7 days, can be high functioning, less severe
What can precipitate lithium toxicity?
Dehydration, renal failure, drugs (thiazide, ACE-I, ARBs, NSAIDs, metronidazole)
What are the features of lithium toxicity?
Coarse tremor, hyperreflexia, acute confusion, polyuria, seizure, coma
What are the adverse effectsof lithium?
N+V, diarrhoea, fine tremor, nephrotoxicity (nephrogenic diabetes insipidus), hypothyroidism, ECG (t wave flattening/inversion), weight gain, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, leucocytosis, hyperparathyroidism
What is an advance statement?
An advance statement is a record of someone’s preferences and values regarding future care if they were to become unwell and unable to make or communicate decisions about their care. An advance statement can be made verbally. It is not legally binding but must be taken into account during a best interests meeting.
What antibiotics lower seizure threshold?
Ciprofloxacin and other quinolones
What important interactions does SSRIs have?
NSAIDs (prescribe PPI), warfarin/heparin (avoid, prescribe mirtazapine), aspirin, triptans (serotonin syndrome, avoid)
What SSRI has the highest incidence of discontinuation symptoms?
Paroxetine
When stopping an SSRI, how long should the dosage be reduced over?
4 weeks, with the exception of fluoxetine
What are risk factors for falling in the elderly?
- Previous fall
- lower limb muscle weakness
- visual problems
- balance/gait disturbance
- polypharmacy
- incontinence
- > 65
- fear of falling
- depression
- postural hypotension
- arthritis in lower limbs
- cognitive impairment
What medications cause postural hypotension?
Nitrates, diuretics, anticholinergics, antidepressants, b-blockers, l-dopa, ACEI
What brain trauma may cause fluctuating consciousness?
Sub-dural
What is alogia? What is it associated with?
Paucity of speech. Seen as a negative symptoms in Schizophrenia
What test should be done after treatment of a UTI in pregnant women?
A test of cure MSU
How long should a DVT be treated for in a patient with active cancer?
6 months (DOAC)
What are the first line abx in COPD?
Doxycycline, clarithromycin, amoxicillin
What is the first line treatment for heartfailure? And the 4 pillars?
1st line: beta blocker, ACE-I. 4 pillars: add mineralocorticoid (spironolactone) + SGLT-2 inhibitors
What are examples of SGLT-2 inhibitors?
Canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin
What are the rules for missing pills of COCP, in regards to UPSI + extra protection?
- 1 missed pill: take both, no additional contraception
- 2 missed pills -> week 1; emergency contraception if sex in pill free week or week (+7 days condoms), week 2; no emergency contraception (+7 days condoms), week 3; finish pack + omit pill free week (+7 days condoms)
What are possible s/e of statins, and what can be measured?
- myalgia: reported as cramps (measure serum creatinine kinase: if x5, stop statins)
- liver impairment (measure LFTs)
What are important contraindications to statins?
Pregnancy, macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin)
What is the dosage of statins for primary and secondary prevention?
- primary: 20mg
- secondary: 80mg
What are two drugs that can be used in smoking cessation? What are their MoAs?
Varenicline (partial acetylcholine receptor agonist) and buproprion (anti depressant)
What smoking cessation therapy can people with epilepsy not recieve?
Buproprion: reduces seizure threshold
Where should pulses be checked for in paediatric BLS?
Infant: Brachial and Femoral
Child: Femoral
When can a child with Scarlet Fever return to school in regards to abx?
24 hours after 1st antibiotic dose
What prophylactic medication is often given to children with sickle cell anaemia who have had a splenectomy?
Penicillin
What are risk factors developmental dysplasia of the hip?
Female, breech at 36 weeks, first pregnancy, prematurity, oligohydramnios, macrosomic baby
What investigation is done for duodenal atresia, and what is seen?
Double bubble sign on abdominal chest xray
What congenital cardiac conditions are cyanotic?
Tetraology of Fallot, Transposition of the great arteries, tricuspid atresia, truncus arteriosus,
4T’s
What drugs are high risk for Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
Penicillin, sulphonamides, AEDs, allopurinol, NSAIDs, COCP
What are indications for antibiotic prescription in otitis media?
Symptoms lasting more than 4 days or not improving, systemically unwell, immunocompromised, <2 years + bilateral, perforation or discharge
What is first line management of otitis media?
Amoxicillin = 1st line, if allergy given erythromycin or clarithromycin
What are causes of jaundice in the first 24 hours?
Rhesus haemolytic disease, G6PD deficiency, ABO incompatability, toxoplasmosis, syphilis, rubella, CMV, herpes, hepatitis
What are causes of prolonged jaundice?
Biliary atresia, hypothyroidism, UTI, breast milk jaundice, prematurity, TORCH infections (CMV, toxoplasmosis)
Remember to consider indications for bone marrow biopsy
What are the investigations done for ITP in children?
FBC (demonstrate isolated thrombocytopenia), blood film. Do bone marrow biopsy if abnormal features (lymphadenopathy, low/high WCC, failure to respond/resolve)
What murmur is heard in tetralogy of fallot and why?
Ejection systolic due to pulmonary stenosis
What is the antidepressant of choice in depression for a patient with bipolar?
Fluoxetine
What is the time frame and typical symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Pyrexia, muscle rigidity, autonomic lability (HTN, tachycardia), agitated delirium with confusion, raised CK (can lead to AKI). Starts within hours/days
Slower onset than serotonin syndrome
How long should a patient have symptoms of PTSD for a diagnosis?
1 month
What are adverse effects of sodium valproate?
Teratogenic (neural tube defects), nausea, weight gain, alopecia, ataxia, tremor, hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, thrombocytopenia, hyponatraemia
What SSRI is proven to be safest post MI?
Sertraline
What SSRIs can lead to prolonged QT syndrome?
Citalopram (+ escitalopram)
What SSRI has a particularly increased risk of congenital malformations?
Paroxetine
What is the management for OCD?
If medication required, SSRI are 1st line. 2nd line is clomipramine (TCA)
What PHQ-9 score divides mild and severe depression?
16
16: not so young, sweet + dancing queen !
What electrolyte disturbances are seen in refeeding syndrome?
Decreased phosphate, magnesium and potassium (U wave on ECG!)
What is the DSM-5 criteria for depression?
5 or more symptoms present in a 2 week period nearly every day, Must include 1 of low mood or anhedonia
What management should be given for women with premature rupture of membranes?
10 days of oral erythromycin, antenatal corticosteroids
What hormone should be measured and when for fertility?
Serum progesterone, 7 days before next menstrual period (often day 21 in a 28 day cycle)
What act currently dictates abortion laws?
1967 Abortion act, 1990 update
At what size would a fibroadenoma be excised?
3cm or more
What are protective factors for endometrial cancer?
Multiparity, COCP, smoking
What management should be taken for all women >55 years presenting with post menopausal bleeding?
Suspected cancer pathway: TVUS, and if abnormal endometrial thickness, then hysteroscopy with endometrial pipelle biopsy
What is normal endometrial thickness?
<4mm
What is the management of endometrial cancer?
Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-opherectomy. High risk patients: postoperative radiotherapy
What is the management for dysmenorrhoea?
1st line: NSAIDs such as mefenamic acid
2nd line: COCP
What is the most common ovarian tumour?
Most are epithelial, and majority are serous carcinomas
What investigation should be carried out for all complex ovarian cysts?
Biopsied for malignancy
What is the commonest ovarian cyst?
Follicular
What is the likely dx for a woman with low grade fever, pain, and vomiting in early pregnancy, who have a palpable uterine mass?
Fibroid degeneration
What makes up the risk malignancy index in ovarian cancer?
US findings, menopausal status, CA125
Who should take high dose folic acid in pregnancy?
- obese (>30 kg/m2)
- taking AEDs
- coeliac disease
- diabetes
- partner or woman has hx of neural tube defects
What is the normal and increased dose of folic acid in pregnancy, and when should it be taken until?
400mcg = normal, 5mg increased dose. Take until 12 weeks
What are risk factors for group B streptococcus infection in pregnancy?
Prematurity, prolonged rupture of the membranes, previous sibling GBS infection, maternal pyrexa
What is the antibiotic choice for group b strep in pregnancy?
IV Benzypenicillin
Which women should be given GBS treatment in pregnancy?
- pyrexia (>38 degrees celsius) in labour
- preterm labour
- previous baby with early or late onset GBS
At what BP level should pregnant women be admitted?
> 160/110mmHg
Non pregnant, early pregnancy, late pregnancy, after childbirth
What are the cut off levels for tx for anaemia in pregnancy?
Non pregnant: 115
Early pregnancy: 110
Late pregnancy: 105
After birth: 100
What do the different Bishop’s Scores indicate?
<5: labour unlikely to start without induction
>8: cervix is ripe
How does Bishops score guide two pathways of labour?
<6: vaginal prostaglandins or oral misoprostol
>6: amniotomy and IV oxytocin
What should be monitored for women given magnesium in pregnancy?
Urine output, reflexes, resp rate + O2 saturations. Respiratory depression can occur (give calcium gluconate)
What is the management of simple endometrial hyperplasia without atypia?
High dose progestogens with repeat sampling in 3-4 months. The levonorgestrel intra-uterine system may be used
What is the age guidances for cervical screening?
- every 3 years aged 24-49
- every 5 years aged 50-64
What age is the cut off for premature ovarian failure?
<40 years
What is the classic presentation of vasa praevia?
Rupture of membranes followed immediately by (darkred) vaginal bleeding. Fetal bradycardia is seen
What are the features of Horner’s syndrome?
Miosis (small pupil), ptosis, enopthalmos (sunken eye), anhidrosis
When is lumbar puncture C/I?
GCS <9, haemodynamically unstable, active seizures, post-ictal, any signs of raised ICP
What tumours most commonly spread to the brain?
Lung, breast, bowel, skin, kidney
What is the most common brain tumour in adults?
Glioblastoma
What is the most common primary brain tumour in children?
Pilocytic astrocytoma
What nerve leads to carpal tunnel syndrome?
Median nerve
What level is cauda equina?
L4/5 or L5/S1
ABCDE
What are causes of peripheral neuropathy?
Alcohol, B12 deficiency, Cancer + CKD, Diabetes, Every Vasculitis
What type of anaemia is iron deficiency?
Microcytic
Which joints does OA typically affect?
Large joints or the small hand joints
What type of dementia is associated with motor neurone disease?
Frontotemporal
What is DKA tx?
0.9% NaCl at 10ml/kg/hour, insulin 0.1/kg/hr. When glucose is 14 mmol/l, add 10% dextrose at 125ml/kg/hr, and potassium (40mmol/l)
What is given for general maintenance fluids?
NaCl 0.9% with 5% dextrose and 10mml/l KCl/ 24 hours
How do you calculate replacement fluid?
Replacement = % dehydration * well weight (kg) * 10
How do you calculate % dehydration?
((well weight-ill weight)/ well weight)*100, or using mild =5%, moderate= 10%, severe =15%
What fluid is used for resuscitation?
0.9% NaCl 10ml/kg over 10 mins. Repeat up to 40ml/kg
What is seen on bacterial LP?
Turbid appearance, raised polymorphs (neutrophils), raised protein, decreased glucose
Which lung cancer can lead to Cushing’s syndrome?
Small Cell Carcinoma
What is the management of a stroke patient on warfarin?
Stop warfarin, give IV vitamin K and prothrombin complex concentrate
What is target warfarin INR?
2.5
What vaccines should be given to people with heart failure?
Annual influenza vaccine, single pneumococcal
What is an example of a thiazide like diuretic
Metolazone, indapamide
What might be seen if a patient takes statins and clarithromycin at the same time?
Increased CK, can lead to AKI
What is Cushing’s triad in a head injury?
Hypertension, bradycardia, wide pulse pressure/deep breathing
What does GTN do? Physiological impacts (BP/HR)
Vasodilation. Causes hypotension, tachycardia (leads to headache)
What is the treatment of Meniere’s disease?
Buccal or IM prochlorperazine
What hormone does ovulation strips track?
LH levels
What can be done to 100% confirm a dx of angina?
CT coronary angiography
What is the most common cardiac change in PE?
tachycardia
What antibiotics interact with alcohol?
Metronidazole
What are signs of poor asthma control? (3)
Reduced effectiveness of bronchodilators, reduced exercise tolerance, waking up with asthma symptoms x3 weekly
What strains of HPV cause genital warts?
6 and 11
What is a key differential in children who are HIV positive with lymphadenopathy?
Kaposi’s sarcoma
When is the heel prick test done?
Days 5-9
What sensory region does L3 provide?
Anterior thigh
What is the inheritance of haemophilia A + B?
X-linked
At what age is Perthes observed to until surgery is performed?
6 years
What are risk factors for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?
Prematurity, male sex, diabetic mother, c-section
When should a child with an undescended test be reviewed?
3 months
What is the cause of Roseola Infantum?
HHV-6
What height percentile means children should be reviewed by a paediatrician?
<0.4
What is first line investigation for queried reflux nephropathy?
Micturating cystourethrogram, DMSA scan is done later
What is the management for a child <3 months with a UTI?
Referral immediately to paediatrician
What is the management for a child under 6 months with a UTI?
- first UTI: US within 6 weeks
- recurrent or atypical: within illness US + MCUG
What is the management for recurrent UTIs in children (>6 months)
US within 6 weeks
What is the management of children with atypical UTIs (>6 months)?
US within illness
What is the school exclusion criteria for impetigo, and tx?
Exclude from school until lesions healed. Prescribe topical hydrogen peroxide 1%
What should all children with T1DM also be tested for?
Coeliac disease
What causes hand foot and mouth disease?
Coxscakie A16
What investigation is done for a newborn with queried hydrocephalus?
Ultrasound
What is the secondary prevention after a stroke?
Clopidogrel first line (plus dipyridamole). If Clopidogrel not regulated, then aspirin plus modified release dipyridamole
What is the management of myasthenia gravis?
Long acting acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: pyridostigmine. Also can add immunosuppression: prednisolone, azathioprine, cyclosporine
What is the management of myasthenic crisis?
Plasmanephresis, IV IG
What antibiotics can increase the risk of idiopathic intracranial hypertension?
Tetracyclines (doxy)
What is the pathophysiology of GBS?
Decreased motor nerve conduction velocity, secondary to demyelination
What derm findings are seen in Tuberous Sclerosis (3)
- ash-leaf spots
- shagreen patches
- subungual fibromata
What is seen on eye examation, neurofibromatosis vs tuberous sclerosis?
- neurofibromatosis: Iris hamartomas (Lisch nodules)
- tuberous sclerosis: retinal haemorrhage
What is the differences on CT in acute vs chronic subdural?
- acute: hyperdense (light)
- chronic: hypodense (dark)