Past Paper Knowledge Flashcards
How is eczema herpeticum characterised?
Rapidly worsening, painful eczema, clustered blisters and punched out lesions
What is the first line management of eczema herpeticum in GP?
Immediate referral to hospital
If injured when the elbow is flexed and pronated with pain on supination, what kind’ve MSK injury?
Subluxation of the radial head
Kid from Pakistan whose parents are first cousins has acute respiratory failure and pneumocystis pneumonia, what dx?
SCID
Parents are consanguinous, increasing the risk
Neonate with fever, sunken fontanelle and reduced right leg movement, most likely dx?
Sepsis
Reduced limb movement could indicate osteomyelitis/ osteoarthritis, or it could indicate neurological involvement due to meningitis (sepsis is the best answer)
Which enzyme is deficient in congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
21-hydroxylase
This is responsible for converting 17-hydroxyprogesterone to 11-deoxycortisol (cortisol pathway), therefore build up of 17-hydroxyprogesterone is screened for
Also used to convert progesterone to 11-deoxycorticosterone (aldosterone pathway)
This increases the precursors available for testosterone formation, leading to symptoms of androgen excess
What is the age range for reflex anoxic seizures?
6 months to 2 years
When should symptoms of otitis media resolve?
3-7 days, if no abx seek advice if sx don’t resolve within 3 days
When to admit for otitis media?
- Systemic sx
- Complications (meningitis, mastoiditis, facial nerve palsy)
- Children <3 months with temp >38 degrees
What is the first line antibiotic for otitis media?
- Amoxicillin (5-7 days)
- Clarithromycin/ erythromycin (allergy)
What is the main cause of erysipelas?
Group A strep
What is the presentation of erysipelas?
- Very well demarcated, inflammed red region
- Usually on the lower limbs, but can present as butterfly rash on the face (cheeks and bridge of nose)
Mx: phenoxymethylpenicillin
What are the managment options for otitis media with effusion?
NO ABX
- Auto-inflation (blow air out of the nose against a pressure device eg. balloon)
- Grommets + single dose of ciprofloxacin intraoperatively (+-adenoidectomy)
What is an atypical UTI?
- Seriously ill
- Poor urine flow
- Abdo/ bladder masses
- Raised creatinine
- Septicaemia
- Failure to respond to tx 48hrs
- Non e.coli
Investigations for atypical UTI in children?
- Urine dip MC&S
- Urinary tract ultrasound (if abnormal MCUG)
- DMSA (4-6 months after acute infection)
When should babies younger than 6 months with a typical UTI have an USS?
Within 6 weeks
What is the character of the rash in HSP?
Macular beginning as erythematous and becomes purpuric and raised
Backs of the legs, buttocks and arms (+ low grade fever)
What is the management of immune thrombocytopaenic purpura?
Mild sx (petichial rash + no significant bleeding):
- Observation (resolves within weeks to months)
Medical:
- Corticosteroids
- IVIG
- Platelet transfusions
What is the definitive diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis?
Sweat test
When should disabling grief resolve to be classified as a normal grief reaction?
Within 6 months
What is the second line drug treatment for OCD?
Clomipramine
What are the symptoms of hypomagnesemia?
- Neuromuscular irritability
- Seizures
- Cardiac arrhythmias
What are the symptoms of hypophosphatemia?
- Confusion
- Muscle weakness (including respiratory muscles leading to SOB)
- Cardiovascular symptoms
What is the link between Alzheimer’s and down’s syndrome?
DS patients are more likely to develop at an earlier age and significantly increased risk of developing overall
Woman who got married early, presents to the GP as she is very worried about her partner going away for 2 months as she cannot make everyday decisions without him, most likely dx?
Dependent personality disorder
Which SSRI is advised for patients with a history of MI?
Sertraline
Which anti-depressant medications can cause long QT syndrome?
Certain TCAs:
- Amitripytline
- Maprotiline
SNRIs:
- Duloxetine
What is the first line management for drug induced akathisia?
Reduce the dose
When is anti-D prophylaxis required before 12 weeks?
Only if the bleeding is unusually heavy and/or is associated with abdominal pain
Woman after diagnostic laparoscopy had acute urinary retention which was treated and then had the catheter removed, when can she safely go home?
<20ml post void
(Need x2 200mls spontaneous voiding, bladder is 500mls)
When can people expect periods to return if babies are being bottle fed?
5-6 weeks after giving birth
How soon after birth can people get pregnant?
3 weeks, even if breastfeeding and periods haven’t started
When should people use tampons after birth?
Not until they’ve had their 6 week postnatal check
What are the causes of echogenic bowel at 18-20 week scan?
- Incidental finding (baby swallowed some blood stained amniotic fluid)
- Cystic fibrosis
- CMV
What are the first line medications for hyperemesis gravidarum?
- Antihistamines: cyclizine or promethazine
- Phenothiazines: prochlorperazine or chlorpromazine
What are the second line medications for hyperemesis gravidarum?
- Ondansetron (small increased risk of celft palate)
- Metoclopramide (may cause EPSEs, shouldn’t be used for more than 5 days)
Photo of white lesion on labia, painful urination. Tx?
Oral acyclovir
How many times a day can 50ml cyclizine be taken?
Up to 3
What is the function of permethrin cream?
Treatment of scabies
What are the IQ thresholds for learning disability?
- Mild: 50-69 (can read, write, may have jobs and live independently)
- Moderate: 35-49 (can learn basic reading, writing and functional skills, may need oversight/ supervision)
- Severe: 20-34 (unable to read/ write)
- Profound: <20 (intensive support)
What is a succenturiate placenta?
A condition where one or more accessory lobes develop in the placenta
Increases the risks of vasa praevia due to exposed vessels travelling across the lobes of the placenta
(other risk of vasa praevia is velamentous insertion - cord inserts directly into the membranes)
What does high vaginal swab detect?
- BV
- Trichomonas vaginalis
- Candida
- GBS
What does endocervical swab detect?
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
When should fibroids be referred in primary care?
- Severe HMB/ compressive symptoms
- Fibroids >3cm or submucosal
- Fertility/ obstetric issues
- Rapid growth of fibroids after menopause
What are the guidelines for proteinuria without hypertension in pregnancy >20 weeks?
- 1+ proteinuria - repeat urinalysis in one week
- 2+ proteinuria - urgent secondary care assessment (even if there is evidence of UTI)
What are the most useful blood tests for premature ovarian insufficiency?
- FSH
- LH
- Oestradiol
- AMH
- TFTs
- Prolactin
What are the risks of water birth vs non-water birth?
- Infection
- Cord rupture
What is the most likely cardiac abnormality Turner’s syndrome?
- Bicuspid aortic valve
- Coarctation of the aorta
What are the two types of allergic rhinitis?
- Seasonal (caused by pollen)
- Perennial (caused by house dust mites)
What is the management for cellulitis near the nose or eyes?
Co-amoxiclav oral or IV (depending on severity)
What’s the most likely congenital heart condition a neonate born to a mother with SLE may have?
Congenital heart block
What is the time difference between early and late onset neonatal sepsis?
- EOS <72 hours of life
- LOS >72 hours of life
What is the first line drug for a young person with T2DM?
Metformin
Girl (pre-pubertal) with offensive vaginal discharge. What is the most common cause of this?
Vulvovaginitis (most common cause of offensive discharge in pre-pubertal girls)
40-year-old doctor with central chest pain but no abnormalities on ECG. Which drug is likely to be causing this?
Cocaine
What is the risk of permanent paralysis from epidural anaesthesia?
1:100000-1:200000
What is the first line dopamine agonist to suppress breastmilk after stillbirth?
Cabergoline
Which women should not recieve dopamine agonists?
Women with htn or pre-eclampsia
Which strains of HPV are targeted by the quadrivalent vaccine?
6, 11, 16, 18
6, 11 cause genital warts
What vaccines are recommended during pregnancy?
- Flu
- Whooping cough
- COVID
How long does erythema toxicum last?
Most cases are resolved within 2 weeks
What is the management of DKA?
- A-E
- Fluid bolus (10ml/kg over 60 mins without shock, over 5-10 mins if in shock)
- 1-2 hours of fluids, give insulin (0.05-0.1u/kg/hr)
- Treat hypokalaemia
Which observations should be taken hourly in DKA?
- Capillary blood gas
- Blood glucose
- BP
- HR
- RR
- Temp
- Level of consciousness
- Ketones
Which observations should be taken half-hourly DKA?
Neuro observations
When should febrile seizures be admitted to hospital for paediatric assessment?
- First presentation of febrile seizure
- <18 months old
- Diagnostic uncertainty
- Features of complex febrile seizure
- Focal neurological deficit
- Decreased level of consciousness before the seizure
- Child recently taken abx
- Parental anxiety
When is buccal midazolam given for febile convulsions?
Under specialist guidance
What is androgen insensitivity syndrome?
Individual is phenotypically XY but resistant to the male androgens (phenotypically female)
Can treatment be given under section 2 of the mental health act?
Yes, patient’s don’t have the right to refuse treatment except ECT
What are the investigations of choice for pregnant woman presenting with signs of acute PE?
- ECG
- Chest x-ray
If chest x-ray is abnormal and there is clinical suspicion of PE, CTPA >VQ scan
What are the next investigations for pregnant woman suspected of PE with duplex USS confirming presence of DVT?
No further investigations required
What are the risks of CTPA vs VQ scan in pregnancy?
CTPA increased risk of childhood cancer but lower risk of maternal breast cancer
Which type of ovarian cancer typically affects young women under the age of 20?
Germ cell tumours eg. dysgerminoma
What’s required for a diagnosis of PCOS in adolescents?
- Hyperandrogenism
- Irregular menstrual cycles
COCP increases and decreases risks of which cancers?
Increases risk of breast and cervical (breast>cervical)
Decreases risk of ovarian and endometrial
What increases the risk of endometrial cancer?
- Obesity
- Tamoxifen
- PCOS
- Old age
What is the spectrum of placenta accreta?
- Accreta: breaches the endometrium
- Increta: breaches the myometrium
- Percreta: invades through the myometrium to the serosa
Which is more effective, ulipristal acetate or levonorgestrel?
Ulipristal acetate
Which statement about contraception is true?
- Both levonorgestrel and ulipristal can be used more than once in the same cycle as emergency contraception
- The Mirena® Coil - levonorgestrel 20 mcg/24 hrs is effective for at least 10 years
- The progesterone injection is not associated with weight gain
- The contraceptive implant is contraindicated 4wks after delivery
- Migraine with aura is UKMEC 3 for starting a patient on the combined oral contraceptive pill
Both levonorgestrel and ulipristal can be used more than once in the same cycle as emergency contraception
How long after a) levonogestrel and b) ulipristal acetate before starting hormonal contraception?
a) immediately
b) after 5 days - HOWEVER can be started immediately if taking COCP regularly and using UA for missed contraception in the first week (but must use condoms for 7 days)
What are the screening results a) triple and b) quadruple for Down’s syndrome?
a) Increased HCG, decreased PAPP-A, >6mm nuchal translucency
b) Decreased AFP, decreased unconjugated oestriol, increased HCG, increased inhibin A
What are the results of the quadruple test for Edward’s syndrome?
Decreased AFP, unconjugated oestriol, HCG and normal inhibin A
What are the results of the quadruple test for Neural tube defects?
Increased AFP
Normal unconjugated oestriol, HCG and inhibin A
What are the diagnostic criteria for T2DM?
Symptomatic:
- Single abnormal HbA1c or fasting plasma glucose
Asymptomatic
- Abormal HbA1c or fasting plasma glucose
- Abnormal result on a repeat test (preferably the same test)
“Cupping, splaying, bowing’ are radiological findings in which condition
Osteoarthritis
Reactive arthritis
Septic arthritis
Rickets
Rickets
What does the delta F508 deletion mutation cause?
CFTR protein to misfold
What is the mechanism of Lumacaftor and Ivacaftor?
Lumacaftor (THE CORRECTOR): increases the trafficking of CFTR proteins to the CSM
Ivacaftor (THE POTENTIATOR): enables the opening of otherwise dysfunctional chloride channels
What is Rigler sign on x-ray?
Free air inside and outside the bowel wall, indicating pneumoperitoneum suggesting bowel perforation
What is a sail sign x-ray?
Suggests a fracture of one or more bones in the elbow
What is the first line pharmacological management for delirium?
Haloperidol (low dose)
In which conditions is haloperidol use contraindicated?
- Parkinson’s disease
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
What is the role of the occupational therapy team in ASD?
Mainly for sensory stimulation
Help with routine
Focus on self-care, feeding and sleep problems
When is an urgent referral to a secondary mental health team indicated for postnatal depression?
- Severly depressed and considerable or immediate risk to herself/ baby
- Evidence of self neglect/ not looking after the baby
- BPAD
- History of severe mental illness (PND, PPS, BPAD)
Which psychtropic medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding?
- Carbamazepine
- Clozapine
- Lithium
Which antidepressants are the safest to take while breastfeeding?
- Sertraline
- Paroxetine
Which antipsychotic is the safest to take while breastfeeding?
Olanzapine
What is the risk of recurrence of post partum mania/ psychosis in future pregnancies?
1/2
Where do first generation antipsychotics act?
Block dopamine-2 receptors in the brain
How many weeks on antipsychotics before schizophrenia is deemed treatment resistant?
12 weeks after first episode of psychosis
> =6 weeks on two atypical antipsychotics
What is atypical anorexia nervosa?
Disorders that fulfil some of the features of anorexia nervosa but in which the overall clinical picture does not justify that diagnosis. For instance, one of the key symptoms, such as amenorrhoea or marked dread of being fat, may be absent in the presence of marked weight loss and weight-reducing behaviour.
What are the ICD10 criteria for anorexia nervosa?
- Deliberate weight loss
- Fear of fatness
- Endocrine and metabolic changes (amenorrhea)
What is the first line investigation for a) witnessing swallowing a coin b) not witnessing swallowing a coin?
a) metal detector –> inconclusive/ above xiphisternum AP CXR
b) urgent chest x-ray
What is the management of ingested button battery?
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When is termination of pregnancy legal at any time?
- If there’s a fetal anomaly that will inevitably result in the death of the foetus
- Risk of serious harm to the woman
A 14 year old girl has had crampy abdominal pain and poor appetite for 24
hours. She has also had a sore throat for 3 days.
Her temperature is 38.5°C. There is cervical lymphadenopathy and
tenderness in the right iliac fossa.
A. Acute appendicitis
B. Crohn’s ileitis
C. Meckel’s diverticulum
D. Mesenteric adenitis
E. Ovarian cyst
D. Mesenteric adenitis
Differentiating from acute appendicitis:
- More severe pain
- Rebound tenderness
- Migration of the pain from periumbilical region to right iliac fossa
When is referral to urogynae required for POP?
- 3rd degree prolapse
- Severe urinary bowel incontinence
- Failed PFEs when management may include more invasive options eg. surgical repair
When should a child be able to sit unsupported?
7 months
When should a child be able to speak at least 2 words?
12 months
When should a child be able to feed themselves using their fingers?
12 months
How is development in premature children adjusted?
By the number of weeks they were premature eg. born at 30 weeks, development can be delayed by 10 weeks
Can a diganosis of missed abortion be made without a TVUSS?
No
How is avoidant personality disorder characterised?
- Social inhibition
- Feelings of inadequacy
- Hypersensitivity to criticism
- Strong desire for affection and acceptance
People often avoid social situations and have few close relationships, often rely on single attachment figure
DIFFERENT FROM DEPENDENT:
- Rely on others to make decisions for them
- Transfer responsibility to others
What is the first line treatment for children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa?
Family therapy
Aims to improve communication and functioning
What is the age range for toddler’s diarrhea?
6 months to 5 years
Who is soya milk not recommended for?
Infants under 6 months
Can interfere with absorption of nutrients and cause allergic reactions
What is the treatment for confusion with hepatic encephalopathy?
Lactulose
Are membrane sweeps an induction of labour agent?
NO
What is aloprostadil?
Prostaglandin E1 analogue
Which age group is doxycycline contraindicated in?
Under 12
Tooth discolouration
What are the risk factors for puerperal psychosis?
- Personal/ family history of mental illness
- Difficult/ traumatic childbirth
- Lack of social support
List the most common causes of infertility
- 30% male factor
- 20% ovulation failure
- 20% unexplained
- 15% tubal damage
- 15% other causes (e.g. smoking / alcohol)
What is the cause of ovulation pain?
Rupture of the follicle during ovulation
What is the most common drug-induced movement disorder?
Drug induced parkinsonism
What is the management for drug induced Parkinsonism?
Procyclidine
Where does the rash in scarlet fever start?
On the trunk and spreads to the extremities
Which blood test is necessary to diagnose conjugated jaundice?
Split bilirubin
How does SUFE typically present?
Acute onset of pain and a limp
What are the examination findings of Perthes?
- Reduced ROM
- Pain on internal rotation and abduction
Which tests are important for obstetric cholestasis?
- LFTs (degree of hepatic dysfunction)
- Serum bile acids (confirm the diagnosis)
What is the most common cause of post menopausal bleeding?
Atrophic vaginitis
Which EPSE is not improved by antimuscarinic drugs?
Tardive dyskinesia
What is the management for acute dystonia?
Antimuscarinic drugs eg. procyclidine hydrochloride
If life-threatening IV diazepam can be used
What can be used to improve the symptoms of tics and other Tourette syndrome related choreas?
Haloperidol
What does brainstem evoked response test?
Electrical activity in the auditory pathway in response to sound (can detect hearing loss in newborns)
How does the sleep pattern change with age?
Common for older adults to experience more fragmented sleep and more frequent awakenings during the night
What is the best investigation for restoration of liver function in a patient who has taken paracetamol overdose?
PT
What is co-cyprindiol?
A form of the OCP wtih anti-androgenic effects licensed for acne and PCOS
(Contraindicated in DVT)
What is the first step if someone sustains needle stick injury from IVDU?
Encourage bleeding from the wound (do not suck)
What does colonisation of urinary catheter with a mixed growth of bacteria in the absence of fever indicate?
Not an infection, no need to remove the catheter and not an indication for antibiotics
A 79 year old woman has been repeatedly found wandering at night by her
neighbours. The problem has progressively worsened over 6 months. She is
independent in her activities of daily living, although her family do her
shopping. She was previously well.
What aspect of cognition is likely to show the greatest impairment?
A. Attention
B. Concentration
C. Praxis
D. Registration of information
E. Short-term memory
E. Short term memory
The scenario describes a patient with symptoms
of dementia, and impairment of short-term memory is a characteristic feature of
dementia. The patient’s wandering behaviour may be due to disorientation caused
by forgetfulness or confusion. Attention, concentration, and praxis may also be
affected in dementia, but short-term memory is often the most severely impaired.
A 52 year old woman reports increased urinary frequency, urgency and urge
incontinence. She has multiple sclerosis, which affects her walking. A
midstream urine sample shows no cells and is sterile on culture. A bladder
scan shows a residual volume of 300 mL. Urodynamic assessment shows
that she has a neuropathic bladder.
Which is the most appropriate management?
A. α-Adrenoceptor blocker
B. Anticholinergic drug
C. Indwelling urethral catheter
D. Intermittent self catheterisation
E. Suprapubic catheter
D. Intermittent self catheterisation
MS, therefore drugs unlikely to be beneficial
What are the absolute contraindications for suprapubic catheter?
Absence of an easily palpable or USS localised distended bladder
What are the relative contraindications for suprapubic catheter?
- Bladder cancer
- Anticoagulant/ antiplatelet treatment
- Abdominal wall sepsis
- Subcutaneous vascular graft in the suprapubic region
- Uncontrolled blood clotting causing prolonged/ excessive bleeding
- Pelvic cancer
- Previous abdominal or pelvic surgery
How long can a suprapubic catheter be used for?
Up to 12 weeks
Who are suprapubic catheters indicated for?
- Spinal cord injuries
- MS
- Traumatic injury to the lower urinary tract
- Urethral strictures
Where are the adhesions in Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome?
Between the liver and anterior abdominal wall/ diaphragm
How can lymphogranuloma venereum lead to tenesmus?
This can cause proctitis, leading to bloody anal discharge or tenesmus.
What heart condition can tertiary syphilis cause?
Aortitis
Presents with pain in the chest, back or abdomen, fever and fatigue
What is the management for acute migraines that are not resolved by analgesia alone?
Sumatriptan
What can be used as preventative treatment for migraines?
Propranolol
If symptoms are having a significant impact on QoL or if acute treatments are contraindicated/ ineffective
Amitriptyline also
Which medication is used to manage trigeminal neuralgia?
Carbamazepine
How can meningitis lead to hearing loss?
Inflammation of the vestibulocochlear nerve or damage to the hair cells of the cochlea
All children and young people should have a hearing test and paeds review 4-6 weeks after discharge
How is drooling in cerebral palsy managed?
Anti-muscarinic drugs like glycopyrronium bromide
2nd line: botulinum toxin injections
What is used in cerebral palsy to manage spasticity?
GABA agonists like Baclofen
Which drug class is not recommended for management of PTSD in <18 years old?
SNRIs
SSRIs
No drug treatment offered for children with PTSD
What is the triad of normal pressure hydrocephalus?
Wild, wet and wobbly
Dementia, urinary incontinence, gait disturbance
Managed by ventriculoperitoneal shunting