Past Paper Bits

Question 1

Sepsis signs

Answer 1

Slurred speech or confusion
Extreme shivering or muscle pain
Passing no urine (in a day)
Severe breathlessness
It feels like they’re going to die
Skin mottled, pale or discoloured

Question 2

Topical corticosteroids classified according to their potency

Answer 2

A. Betnovate® (Betamethasone Valerate) - potent
B. Dermovate® (Clobetasol propionate) – very potent
C. Eumovate® (clobetasone butyrate) - moderate
D. Hc45® (hydrocortisone) - mild
E. Nerisone Forte® – very potent

Question 3

interaction between warfarin + rifampicin

Answer 3

warfarin metabolism increased

Question 4

warfarin and rifampicin interaction

Answer 4

warfarin metabolism increased

Question 5

agranulocytosis signs

Answer 5

sore throat, mouth ulcer

Question 6

potassium + amiloride

Answer 6

CAUTION

Question 7

travel diarrhoea

Answer 7

giardiasis

Question 8

Simvastatin bloods

Answer 8

ALT

Question 9

Meptazinol

Answer 9

mixed agonist and antagonist activity at opiod receptors

Question 10

Bleomycin

Answer 10

dose-related progressive pulmonary fibrosis, crepitations of lung bases

Question 11

Vincristine s/e

Answer 11

peripheral paraesthesia, loss of tendon reflexes, constipation, abdominal pain

Question 12

Hyperthermia with which anaesthetic

Answer 12

suxamethonium

Question 13

breastfeeding and EllaOne

Answer 13

no breastfeeding for 7 days after

Question 14

purine rich foods

Answer 14

red meat, sea food

Question 15

folliculitis typical locations

Answer 15

chest and back

Question 16

COC missed pill

Answer 16

24hrs or more