Medicine Flashcards
Which malignancy has Bence-Jones proteins in the urine?
Multiple myeloma
Name 6 conditions caused by Strep Pyogenes (GpA b-haemolytic)
Impetigo, Cellulitis, Nec fasc, Erysipelas, Rheumatic fever, GN, Scarlet fever, Tonsillitis
Describe the 4 hypersensitivity reactions
1 = IgE 2 = IgM/G mg MG, RhHD 3 = immune-complex mediated eg RA 4 = cell-mediated.
What is first line tx of essential tremor?
Propanolol
What is finasteride and how long does it take to have effect?
5alpha reductase inhibitor, causes reduction of serum DHT. Takes 6/12 for effect
Outline diagnostic criteria for migraine
> 5 attacks lasting 4-72h.
2 of: unilat, pulsating, mod-severe intensity, avoidance of physical activity.
PLUS 1 of: NV or photo/phonophobia
Which bacteria cause Lyme disease? What rash does it cause?
Borrelia Burgdorferi Erythema migrans (bulls-eye)
What are koplik’s spots and which condition are they found in?
Clusters grey-white lesions with erythematous base in oral mucosa found in Measles
What are the 6 C’s (ish) of congenital rubella syndrome?
Cataracts, cardiac defects, microCephaly, myoCarditis, Can’t heaf (deafness), Can’t breathe (pneumonitis), cognitive impairment.
What disease does Giardia infection mimic?
Coeliac (villous atrophy –> malabsorption and steatorrhoea)
Name 4 causes of mitral regurg
Papillary muscle dysfunction post-MI, dilated cardiomyopathy, rheumatic HD, IE.
What is the triad of Wernicke’s syndrome?
Ataxia, Ophthalmoplegia, Confusion
What would HTN + hypokalaemia in a young person make you think of?
Conn’s
Name the 2 findings on pericarditis ECG
Widespread saddle STE and PR depression
Name 4 drugs that can cause gout
Thiazides, Furosemide, Alcohol, Cytotoxics, Pyrazinamide
