Post Mock

Question 1

Name the 1st and 2nd line rate control treatments for AF?

Answer 1

1st line = Beta blocker OR Rate-limiting calcium channel blocker (e.g. verapamil). You can not use verapamil alongside beta-blocker due to risk of complete heart block!
2nd line = Digoxin

Question 2

What type of cancer is most commonly associated with GORD or Barret’s oesophagus?

Answer 2

Oesophageal adenocarcinoma

Question 3

Name the 4 main features of multiple myeloma?

Answer 3

CRAB
hyperCalcaemia, Renal failure, Anaemia (and thrombocytopenia), Bone fractures/lytic lesions

Question 4

To whom is AAA screening offered?

Answer 4

All men in their 65th year of life

Question 5

What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children and adults?

Answer 5

Children = minimal change disease
Adults = membranous nephropathy

Question 6

Name the RFs for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (a nephrotic syndrome)?

Answer 6

Kidney pathology, heroin use, sickle cell and HIV

Question 7

What is seen on blood film in myeloid leukaemias?

Answer 7

Granulocytosis and myeloid blast cells

Question 8

How can you tell between CML and AML?

Answer 8

AML presents more rapidly and with neutropenia and thrombocytopenia
CML presents with anaemia, splenomegaly and an increase in granulocytes +/- thrombocytopenia