Prev exam qs Flashcards
DDx for vulvovaginal pruritis
Candidiasis
Contact dermatitis
lichen sclerosis
lichen planus
How can a pt with haem malignancy present ?
1. lymphoma
2. leukaemia
3. myeloma
- Lymphadenopathy
- pancytopaenia
- CRABS, fatigue
Acutely painful hip joint ddx?
- Septic arthritis
- transient arthritis
- slipped femoral epiphysis
- trauma- fracture
Pt with back pain and weight loss: what Ix would you do?
MRI spine
Bilious vomiting in a neonate with downs syndrome?
Duodenal atresia
AXR shows double bubble sign, contrast study may confirm
mx: Duodenoduodenostomy
Genital herpes in pregnancy: what ix would you do?
Swab of one of the lesions- check for HSV and PCR to distinguish 1 or 2.
HIV test
NAAT swabs- chlamydia and gonorrhea
High vaginal charcoal swab- other infections
Rash in an adult differentials
purpura
- DIC
- ITP
- Sepsis
- Vasculitis
Maculopapular
- VZV
-kawasaki
How to manage gestational HTN?
Labetalol(not asthma)
Nifedipine
3rd line: hydralazine
Need to be referred to Obstetrician led clinic to have regular follow ups and closer monitoring
Should measure their BP at home
acute behavioural disturbance in psychotic pt: what can you prescribe?
Benzodiazepine
How to treat vaginal discharge in these conditions:
Chlamydia
Gonorrhoea
Candida
BV
Trichomoniasis
Cervical ectropian
Chlamydia- doxycycline 7 days, if pregnant then azithromycin
Gonorrhoea- one IM dose of ceftriaxone
Candida- one dose of fluconazole or clotrimazole pessary
BV- metronidazole 5 days
Trichomoniasis- metronidazole 5 days
Cervical ectropian- physiological but if causing issues can do ablative treatment ‘cold coagulation’
Child with UTI Ix:
Urine dip and microscopy
<6m- USS within 6 weeks
atypical or recurrent- USS during infection
DMSA
MCUG <6months
Osteoporosis tx:
Lifestyle changes- healthy, balanced diet, moderation of alcohol consumption and avoidance of smoking
regular weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercise
Vit D and calcium supplementation
Bisphosphonates- alendronate (PO-once a week) OR zolendronate (IV once a year)
2nd line-Denosumab
Epistaxis management
- Pinch soft part of nose and tilt torso forward and open mouth (for at least 20 mins0
- If you can visualise the bleed can cauterise- local anaesthetic spray and silver nitrate stick for 3-10 seconds
- If can’t visualise the bleed can use anterior tamponade
What is the DSM-5 criteria for ASD
Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts features such as
- problems with social reciprocity
- abnormal social approach
- failure of back and forth conversation
-Impaired non verbal communication
- reduced understanding and use of gestures
- Deficits in developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships
Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
- Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech
- Insistence on sameness, inflexible adherence to routines, or ritualized patterns or verbal nonverbal behavior
Conditions co morbid with ASD
Epilepsy
Tuberous sclerosis
Dyspraxia
Visual or hearing impairment
Anxiety
ADHD
Fragile X
What are poor prognostic features of ASD
No communicative speech by Agę 5
IQ less than 50
Behavioural strategies for child constipation
Scheduled toileting
Bowel habit diary- track frequency and consistency of stool
Use of encouragement or reward systems - star charts for visiting toilet
Address underlying psychological or social problems
What are behavioural signs of physical abuse in elderly ?
- quiet and withdrawn
Being aggressive or angry for no obvious reason
Appearing depressed
Fear/not wanting to be left alone or with particular people
Being usually light hearted and insisting nothings wrong
What actions to take to reduce risk of re feeding syndrome
Assessment and replacement of electrolytes
Reintroduce food slowly
Replace B vitamins
Features of anorexia nervosa
Fear of gaining weight - extreme
Emaciated- BMI <17.5 or less 15% of expected
Endocrine disturbances- amenorrhoea
Distorted body image
Deliberate loss of weight- reduced energy intake, fasting, restrictive eating
For at least
Clinical features of anorexia other than low body weight
- lanugo hair
- swelling of parotid sand submandibular gland
- dry skin
- thinning of hair
- hypothermia
- bradycardia
- hypotension
- loss of muscle mass
- peripheral oedema
Differentials for low body weight and loss of weight
Anorexia nervosa
Thyrotoxucosis
T1DM
Addison’s d
Physical complications of chronic anorexia nervosa
Heart failure
Bradycardia /arrythmias
Mitral valve prolapse
Osteoporosis
Infertility
Anaemia
Wernickes encephalopathy
Psychological Management of anorexia nervosa
Individual eating disorder focussed CBT
MANTRA
Specialist supportive clinical management