Misc

Question 1

What abnormalities in neutrophil count can corticosteroids cause?

Answer 1

neutrophillia

Question 2

When do you treat someone for hyperkalemia?

Answer 2

Severe hyperK ( >=6.5)
ECG changes seen

Question 3

What is the abnormality in lipid profile in someone with familial hypercholesterolaemia?

Answer 3

High LDL

because affects LDL receptor protein

Question 4

HypoCa in an ECG

Answer 4

prolonged QT

Question 5

How to reduce risk of contrast nephropathy?

Answer 5

IV saline 0.9% pre and post procedure

Question 6

What to give if suspected spinal cord compression?

Answer 6

hgh dose oral Dex immediately

Question 7

Symptoms of organophosphate poisoning

Answer 7

S alivation
L acrimination
U rinary incontinence
D efecation

Miosis, bradycardia

Question 8

Causes of HypoK

Answer 8

with alkalosis
thiazide diuretics and loop
vomiting
Cushings
Conns

with acidosis
diarrhea
renal tubular acidosis

Question 9

Drug induced gynaecomastia causes

Answer 9

spironolactone (most common drug cause)
cimetidine
digoxin
cannabis
finasteride
GnRH agonists e.g. goserelin, buserelin
oestrogens, anabolic steroids

Question 10

When do you operate for scaphoid fracture?

Answer 10

proximal pole fracture
displaced scaphoid fracture

Question 11

What is the potassium requirement when prescribing fluids?

Answer 11

1 mmol/kg/day