MS AKT 1 Paper Flashcards
What is the nerve clarted when the tongue deviates to one side?
Hypoglossal nerve (ipsilat)
Hypo so he deviated
What is NON DROWSY anti-histamine you can use in allergic rashes?
Loratadine
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What is NON DROWSY anti-histamine you can use in allergic rashes?
Loratadine
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What do you need to give when pt starts MTX?
Folic acid
How do you differentiate between Venous n Arterial Ulcers? (3 things)
- Location: Venous is lower leg // Arterial is toe, ankle, heel
- Depth: Venous is superficial // Arterial is deeply penetrating
- Pain: Venous is painless // Arterial is rly painful
What meds shoud you stop before CT scan and why?
Metformin
(bc both it & contrast are RF for lactic acidosis)
What Abx is FIRST line for MRSA?
Vancomycin
After paracetamol overdose, which investigation best demonstrates restoration of liver synthetic function?
PT (prothrombin time)
What ft in headaches are red flags and you should refer to hosp?
Abrupt onset
What are the CF of Coarctation of Aorta? (4 things)
- HTN
- Systolic murmur
- Radio-femoral delay
- Weak femoral pulses
What bloods do you get in Primary Hyperparathyroidism? (2 things)
- Hypercalcaemia
- Raised Serum alkaline phosphatase
Can ARBs cause hyperkalaemia?
Yeah
What are the Mx of different sized Abd Aorta in AAA screening? (4 things)
- Less than 30mm: No action
- 30-34mm: Repeat every 1 year
- 35-39mm: Refer to vascular specialist
- 40+ mm: Surgical repair
think of it like a footballers career in age
What are the Mx of different sized Abd Aorta in AAA screening? (4 things)
- Less than 30mm: No action
- 30-34mm: Repeat every 1 year
- 35-39mm: Refer to vascular specialist
- 40+ mm: Surgical repair
think of it like a footballers career in age
What change can you make to ICS in asthma pt to stop them getting oral thrush?
Take ICS with spacer
