Mock 2018-19

Question 1

Investigation after identifying unprovoked thrombus in superficial leg vein

Answer 1

CT of abdomen and pelvis - identify possible malignancy

Question 2

Commonest cause of Koebnerisation

Answer 2

Psoriasis

Question 3

First line for micro and macroprolatinomas

Answer 3

Cabergoline (dopamine agonist)

Question 4

Protective airway device against regurgitated stomach contents

Answer 4

Tracheal tube

Question 5

Headache after anaesthesia

Answer 5

Low pressure headache

Question 6

First investigation in PE

Answer 6

CXR to rule out other pathology

Question 7

Most important test to monitor respiratory function in mysthenic crises

Answer 7

FVC

Question 8

First line superficial thrombophlebitis

Answer 8

NSAID

Question 9

Surgery if take metformin BD and glicazide OD

Answer 9

Continue metformin and omit glicazide

Question 10

Twitching starting in hand and spreading to arm over 2 minutes then stopping, feels weak for 1h afterwards

Answer 10

Partial seizure

Question 11

Treatment for symptomatic gallstone disease

Answer 11

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Question 12

Acute glaucoma presentation

Answer 12

Sudden pain and red eye
Headache
Dilated pupil
Hazy cornea

Question 13

Treatment superior vena cava syndrome

Answer 13

1) Dexamethasome - shrink tumour

2) Consider stent if stridor

Question 14

Diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome

Answer 14

Renal biopsy