Practice questions info - Pass medicine Flashcards

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what is the Epley-manoeuvre used to treat

A

benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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2
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what does the Dix-Hallpike diagnose

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benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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3
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what does Trendelenburg test

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varicose veins

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4
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Romberg’s test tests for

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balance

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5
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malignant otitis externa symptoms

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Severe pain, headaches and granulation tissue within the external auditory meatus

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6
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vertigo can come from

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inflammation of inner ear

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7
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viral labrynthitis can occur after…

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upper resp infection

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8
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Respiratory alkalosis causes

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anxiety leading to hyperventilation
    pulmonary embolism
    salicylate poisoning*
    CNS disorders: stroke, subarachnoid haemorrhage, encephalitis
    altitude
    pregnancy
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9
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is horse voice a red flag 2 week referral in over 45?

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yes - suspected cancer

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10
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is pleural effusion transudate from HR?

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yes

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11
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klebsiella pneumonia associations

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diabetic and alcoholic

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12
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COPD if

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over 35
exertional dyspnoea
a chronic cough (3 months +)
regular sputum production
regular winter bronchitis
wheeze
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13
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tension pneumothorax

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trachea deviates away from affected side
absent breath sounds
hypo- resonant

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