phase 2 sba 8 Flashcards
typical presentation of pancreatic head tumour
painless cholestatic jaundice with weight loss in an elderly.
what are Rectal bleeding and tenesmus in the elderly alarm symptoms for
rectal cancer - Refer for flexible sigmoidoscopy
what med can u give to pregnant woman for uti
Cefalexin
management of suspected viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF)
viral haemorrhagic fever screen and thick & thin blood film
what happens during vasovasagal syncope episode
often triggered by micturition
nausea and sweating before-hand and skin pallor - features of autonomic disturbance
causes convulsions and incontinence
fast recovery
treatment for severe CAP
Co-Amoxiclav 1.2g TDS IV plus Clarithromycin BD PO
treatment for mild CAP
Amoxicillin 500mg TDS
treatment for moderate CAP
Co-Amoxiclav 625mg TDS PO
what test can be used to get the cause of enlarged lymph nodes
Ultrasound guided biopsy
which cancer is
sheets of medium-sized rapidly proliferaing B cells
Burkitt’s lymphoma
which law is for when considering a patient’s right to choose whether they want treatment or not.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
what drug causes dry mouth and constipation
Oxybutinin - muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
how does adrenaline cause vasoconsitrction
binding to α1-adrenoceptor
what does α2-adrenoceptor do
inhibits insulin release in the pancreas,
wha does β1-adrenoceptor do
increases the heart rate and increases renin secretion from the kidney
what does β2 –adrenoceptor do
nvolved in bronchodilatation, vasodilatation and reduced GI motility.
what does B3 adrenoreceptor do
relaxation of the detrusor muscle and increased lipolysis in adipose tissue.
which med require monitoring due to its narrow therapeutic index?
Ciclosporin
what tells u that aortic stenosis is svere
A small volume and slow rising pulse
Which blood test is most indicated in to help discriminate between cardiac and respiratory causes for the increasing breathlessness?
Brain natriuretic peptide
