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Question 1

Why is aspirin not used in paeds?

Answer 1

Increased risk of Reye syndrome <- hepatotoxicity and encephalopathy

Question 2

Why do babies commonly get strep B infection?

Answer 2

Strep B found in faeces of mother

Question 3

What is the screening test used for CF?

Answer 3

Immune reactive trypsin

Question 4

What are the components of the acute management of asthma?

Answer 4

OSHIT:
Oxygen
Salbutamol (Inh, Nebs, IV)
Hydrocortisone
Ipratropium
Theophylline 

Changed to OSHIM
M= Magnesium sulphate

Question 5

What is the definition of status epilepticus?

Answer 5

Seizure lasting >30 minutes
Or
Multiple seizures without recovery between

Question 6

What is oedema of the hands and feet a sign of in newborn infants?

Answer 6

Turner’s syndrome

Question 7

What is the mode of inheritance of neurofibromatosis?

Answer 7

Autosomal dominant

Question 8

What is the mode of inheritance of cystic fibrosis?

Answer 8

Autosomal recessive

Question 9

What is the mode of inheritance of sickle cell anaemia?

Answer 9

Autosomal recessive