quesmed mocks Flashcards
how is herpes keratitis of the eye managed
topical aciclovir drops
what lung complication commonly occurs after abdominal surgery
atelectasis
how does post surgery atelectasis present
reduced air entry
elevated resp rate
normal oxygen sats
what part of the bowel does post operative ileus affect
the large bowel
how do small bowel obstruction and large bowel obstruction differ in terms of presentation
SBO= tinkling bowel sounds
LBO= absent bowel sounds
in what cause of AF should you use warfarin instead of DOAC
mitral stenosis
what type of pleural effusion do you get with metasteses
unilateral
what should you look for in obs in AF
the temp- if they are septic this is most likely causing their AF and treating the infection will treat the AF (therefore dont rate or rhythmn control)
if a DVT causes a stroke, what does this suggest and what ix is needed
bubble echcardiogram
the clot has travelled from the venous to arterial system- this could be due to a patent foramen ovale
how is carcinoid syndrome treated
ocreotide
how does carcinoid syndrome affect the heart
right sided heart murmurs
what is the link between IgA deficiency and coeliacs
an IgA deficiency will cause a false negative anti ttg
it MASKS a diagnosis of coeliacs
first ix in someone with ascites
paracentesis
need to check for SBP
what is seen on an ascitic tap in SBP
neutrophils >250
what abx is given in SBP
IV cefotaxime
when are prophylactic abx given for SBP
after a previous episode
when protein is <15
until ascites resolves
what surgery is done for BCC on face
mohs micrographic surgery
if someone is hypoglycaemic and has IV access what do you give
IV glucose
what is the most common type of renal stone
calcium oxalate
in infective endocarditis if TOE and TTE are available, which should you do
TOE
what electrolyte imbalance precipitates digoxin toxicity
hypokalemia
first ix for pleural effusion
pleural aspiration
if what chest x ray finding is furosemide given
pulmonary oedema
NOT pleural effusion
what does b mean in lymphoma staging
presence of B sx
