Passmed- wrong answers Flashcards
For patients with rosacea with predominant flushing but limited telangiectasia, consider what treatment option?
brimonidine gel
what is the first-line topical preparation for rosacea with mild-to-moderate papules and/or pustules
ivermectin cream
temperature > 38ºC is regarded as a ‘red’ feature in babies how old
all babies <3 months
patient with sickle cell anaemia has sudden fall in haemoglobin without an appropriate reticulocytosis is typical of what crisis?
anaplastic crisis
What is the most common malignancy associated with acanthosis nigricans?
gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma
What is the appropriate rate of chest compressions and ratio of chest compressions:rescue breaths to use in infants and children
15:2
100-120/ min
what class of medication is used in acute angle glaucoma to reduce intraocular pressure
Prostaglandin analogues
what are common complications of seborrhoeic dermatitis
otitis externa
blepharitis
What is the mechanism of action of timolol used in primary open-angle glaucoma
decrease production of aqueous fluid
where are the appropriate places to check for a pulse in an infant
brachial and femoral pulses
SLE is a known cause of which type of anaemia
autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
cause of ‘redcurrant’ jelly stool in children
intussusception
investigation of choice in intussusception
abdominal USS- target sign
what sign is seen on USS in intussusception
target sign or bulls eye sign
Kawasaki disease- crash and burn mnemonic
c- conjunctivitis (bilateral)
r- rash (non-vesicular)
a- adenopathy (cervical)
s- swollen, strawberry tongue
h- hand swelling (or feet)
burn- fever > 5 days, very high
projectile vomiting milk in baby most likely what-
congenital pyloric stenosis
most likely electrolyte abnormality seen in an infant with pyloric stenosis
hypochloremic, hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis
what should be monitored in a child on methylphenidate, a stimulant medication commonly used for the treatment of ADHD
growth
typical blood film findings in hyposplenism
Howell jolly bodies
siderocytes
acute angle closure glaucoma is associated with hypermetropia/myopia?
hypermetropia
primary open angle glaucoma is associated with hypermetropia/myopia?
myopia
