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Which treatment would be recommended for children > 2 years with eczema that has failed to respond to topical steroids?

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Topical calcineurin inhibitors (e.g. pimecrolimus)

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Under which circumstances do bandages tend to be used in eczema?

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For areas of chronically lichenified skin

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When are antihistamines used in eczema?

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1 month trial of non-sedating antihistamine (e.g. fexofenadine) if severe itching or urticaria

1-2 week trial of sedating antihistamine (e.g. promethazine) if flare is disturbing sleep

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How should infected eczema be treated?

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Swab the affected area
Advice on good hygiene when using emollients
Flucloxacillin

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How is eczema herpeticum managed?

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Refer for same-day dermatology advice
Oral aciclovir
Consider ophthalmological review if around the eyes

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How are viral warts treated?

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Daily administration of salicylic acid, lactic acid paint or glutaraldehyde lotion
Cryotherapy

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How is molluscum contagiosum managed?

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Spontaneous resolution by 18 months
Avoid squeezing lesions
Avoid sharing towels/clothes

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What is the first-line treatment option for mild ringworm?

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Topical antifungals (terbinafine cream)

NOTE: hydrocortisone 1% may be added if there is extensive inflammation

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How are more severe ringworm infections managed?

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Oral antifungals
1st line: terbinafine
2nd line: itraconazole

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What is the first-line management option for tinea capitis?

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Oral griseofulvin (or oral terbinafine)

NOTE: any animal source of the infection would also need treatment

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What is the first line treatment option for scabies?

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Topical permethrin 5% cream
Apply on the whole body (chin downwards) and wash off after 8-12 hours
Second application is required 1 week later

2nd line: malathion aqueous 0.5%

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What advice should be given to patients with scabies?

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Members of the household and close contacts should be treated
Bedding and clothes should be washed at high temperature
Treat post-scabeitic itch with crotamiton 10% cream
Nighttime sedative anti-histamine may be useful to help sleep

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How should head lice be treated?

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Wet combing with a fine-tooth comb every 3-4 days for 2 weeks
Dimeticone 4% lotion

Alternative: malathione 0.5% lotion

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List some agents that are used in the treatment of guttate psoriasis.

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Coal tar preparations
Dithranol
Calcipotriol

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What are the treatment options for mild-to-moderate acne?

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Benzoyl peroxide
Duac (benzol peroxide + clindamycin)
Adapalene (topical retinoid - CI in pregnancy and breastfeeding)
Azelaic acid

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Outline the treatment options for moderate acne.

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Consider oral antibiotics (lymecycline or doxycycline) for a maximum of 3 months
Change to alternative antibiotic after 3 months if no improvement

NOTE: topical benzoyl peroxide or retinoid should be co-prescribed to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance

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What can be used as an alternative to oral antibiotics in girls with acne?

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COCP

NOTE: POPs and progestin implants can worsen acne

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When might you consider dermatology referral for a patient with acne?

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If not responding to 2 courses of antibiotics or if there is scarring, refer to dermatology for consideration of isotretinoin

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When should a patient undergoing treatment for acne be reviewed?

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At 8-12 weeks

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How is heart failure in an infant managed?

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Diuretics such as frusemide (reduce preload)
Enhance contractility (e.g. dobutamine) 
Reduce afterload (e.g. ACEi) 
Improve oxygen delivery (beta-blockers)
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How are ASDs managed?

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Secundum - percutaneous closure (cardiac catheterisation with insertion of an occlusive device)
Partial AVSD - surgical correction

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When are symptomatic ASDs usually treated?

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When do large VSDs and AVSD tend to be treated surgically?

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3-6 months

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How can a PDA be closed?

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Medical: indomethacin (or other NSAID)
Surgical: cardiac catheterisation and coil/occlusive device insertion

NOTE: surgical management usually happens at around 1 year

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How should a cyanosed neonate presenting within the 1st week of life be managed?
Stabilise the airway, breathing and circulation Artificial ventilation if necessary Start prostaglandin infusion Surgery
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What murmur is associated with ASD?
Ejection systolic murmur best heard at the upper left sternal edge and fixed wide split second heart sound
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What murmur is associated with VSD?
Loud pansystolic murmur at the lower left sternal edge, quiet pulmonary second heart sound
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Which defects require surgical correction in tetralogy of Fallot?
Close the VSD | Relive the right ventricular outflow obstruction
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How may hypercyanotic spells in tetralogy of Fallot be treated?
Sedation and pain relief IV propranolol IV fluids
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Which life-saving procedure may be performed for patients with transposition of the great arteries to enhance mixing of the blood?
Balloon atrial septostomy
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How is tricuspid atresia treated?
Blalock-Taussig shunt
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How is aortic stenosis treated?
Balloon valvulotomy Aortic valve replacement NOTE: same for pulmonary stenosis
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How is SVT managed?
1 - vagal manoeuvres 2 - IV adenosine (DC cardioversion if this fails) 3 - maintenance therapy with fleicainide or sotalol 90% of children have no further attacks
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How is acute rheumatic fever treated?
Bed rest and anti-inflammatory agents (e.g. aspirin) | Penicillin V if evidence of persistent infection
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What is the most effective prophylaxis for rheumatic fever?
Monthly injections of benzathine penicillin Alternative: oral penicillin OD NOTE: prophylaxis recommended for 10 years after last episode of rheumatic fever or until 21 years old
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How is infective endocarditis treated?
Beta-lactam and gentamicin Usually for 6 weeks
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How would you treat an umbilical granuloma?
Regular application of salt to the wound | Cauterise with silver nitrate
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List some contraindications for MMR.
Severe immunosuppression (high dose steroids leave you immunocompromised for 3 months) Allergy to neomycin Received another live vaccine by injection within 4 weeks Pregnancy should be avoided for at least 1 month afterwards IG therapy within the past 3 months
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How should children < 3 months with a UTI be managed?
``` Admit to hospital immediately IV antibiotics (e.g. amoxicillin) for at least 5-7 days ```
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Which clinical features are suggestive of an upper UTI?
Bacteriuria + fever | Bacteriuria + loin pain
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How should an upper UTI be treated?
``` Oral antibiotics (e.g. trimethoprim for 7 days) If this cannot be used, give IV antibiotics (e.g. coamoxiclav) for 2-4 days and discharge with oral antibiotics ```
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How should simple cystitis be treated?
Oral antibiotics (e.g. trimethoprim) for 3 days
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Which children should have an ultrasound after a UTI?
Children who have had an atypical UTI | Children < 6 months
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Which children should have a DMSA and MCUG after a UTI?
< 6 months old presenting with atypical or recurrent UTI
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How should enuresis in < 5 year olds be managed?
Reassure that this usually resolves without investigation Ensure easy access to the toilet at night Encourage bladder emptying before bed
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How should enuresis in > 5 year olds be managed?
If infrequent (< 2 weeks) reassure and watch-and-wait 1st line if < 7: enuresis alarm and positive reward system 2nd line: desmopressin Desmopressin may be used first line if rapid short-term control is necessary, or if > 7 years old
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List some causes of secondary enuresis.
UTI Constipation Diabetes Psychological/Family problems
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How is nephrotic syndrome treated?
Oral prednisolone for 4 weeks Wean and stop after 4 weeks If the child does not respond or has atypical features, consider renal biopsy
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List some complications of nephrotic syndrome.
Hypovolaemia Thrombosis Infection Hypercholesterolaemia
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How is Henoch-Schonlein purpura managed?
Most resolve spontaneously within 4 weeks Joint pain can be managed with paracetamol/ibuprofen IV corticosteroids are recommended for nephrotic-range proteinuria or declining renal function Oral prednisolone may be given for severe scrotal oedema or abdominal pain

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