Miscellaneous and Pharmacology

Question 1

CD markers for NK cells

Special characteristic of NK cells

Answer 1

CD16
CD56
NK cells don’t need to be sensitised

Question 2

Immune cell responsive to parasites

Answer 2

Eosinophils

Question 3

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis association

Answer 3

Measles

Question 4

Avoid in cocaine toxicity

Answer 4

B-blockers

Can get unopposed alpha blocker action

Question 5

Amiodarone effect on thyroid function

Answer 5

Can cause hypo and hyperthyroidism

Question 6

Serotonin Syndrome
Presentation (7)
Drugs (4)

Answer 6

Px: HTN, increased HR, flushing, hyperreflexia, clonus, rigidity, fever
Drugs: tramadol, SSRIs, MAO-I, triptans

Question 7

Heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia
Presentation
Relation to thrombosis

Answer 7

Usually occurs 10 days after heparin started

Pro-thrombotic condition

Question 8

Effect of sodium valproate on warfarin

Answer 8

Cytochrome p450 inhibitor

Increases warfarin levels

Question 9

Fat soluble vitamins

Answer 9

Vitamin A, D, E and K