PTS SBA 4 Flashcards
What would hyper resonant sounds suggest?
Lungs hyper inflated with air
What would dullness to percussion suggest?
Accumulation of fluid
What is the treatment pathway for asthma?
- SABA - Salbutamol
- Low dose ICS - Beclomatasone
- LTRA - Monteleukast
- LABA - Salmeterol
- MART - Seretide
- Higher dose ICS
What is the most common type of lung cancer in non smokers?
Adenocarcinoma
What is the most common type of lung cancer in smokers?
Squamous cell carcinoma
What sites does lung cancer commonly metastasise too?
- Adrenals
- Bone
- Brain
- Liver
What is the gold standard diagnosis for PE?
CT Pulmonary Angiogram
What is the most common cause of community acquired pneumonia?
Streptococcus Pneumoniae
What is the most common cause of hospital acquired pneumonia?
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
What is the most common cause of pneumonia in COPD patients?
Haemophilus Influenzae
What is another common cause of “typical” pneumonia?
Klebsiella pneumoniae
What chromosome is affected in cystic fibrosis?
Chromosome 7: CFTR protein
What is the primary treatment for syphilis?
Penicillin
What is the second line treatment for syphillis?
Azithromycin
What is the correct medication for meningitis prophylaxis?
Ciprofloxacin
What is the most common cause of work related ill health in the UK?
Stress, anxiety and depression
What is sensitivity?
The probability a test will be positive for a true positive
What is specificity?
The proportion of patients who test negative amongst all those who do not have the disease
What is the first step for people presenting with stroke symptoms?
Urgent CT
What is given to patient if they are found to have an ischaemic stroke?
Alteplase within 4.5 hrs of onset
Short term aspirin followed by clopidogrel
What are the cardinal symptoms for Parkinson’s?
- Bradykinesia
- Resting tremor
- Cogwheel rigidity
- Depression
What cancers commonly metastasise to brain?
- Lung
- Kidney
- Breast
- Skin
- Bowel
What nerve is affected in carpal tunnel?
Median nerve
What nerve roots are affected in carpal tunnel?
C5-T1
How long do patients need to be seizure free to have their driving license reinstated?
1 yr
What is the mechanism of action for NSAIDS?
Non selective inhibitor of COX 1 and COX 2 enzymes
What are some hand signs in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
- Swan neck deformity
- Boutonierre deformity
- Ulnar deviation
What are classic symptoms of reactive arthritis?
- Conjunctivitis
- Urethritis
- Arthritis
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