Random from past papers to recap

Question 1

What is the action of Digoxin

Answer 1

induces an increase in intracellular sodium that will drive an influx of calcium in the heart and cause an increase in contractility.

Question 2

A child with a fever and a barking cough with raspy-sounding breathing is likely to have ______.

Answer 2

Croup - viral infection in childhood.

Question 3

What is diverticulitis?

Answer 3

Disease that affects the large intestine (colon). - small bulges or pockets (diverticula) develop in the lining of the intestine.

= Diverticulitis is when these pockets become inflamed or infected

Question 4

What causes dark black stools in stomach ulcers?

Answer 4

An ulcer (open sore on the inside of your stomach) or small intestine can sometimes bleed. The blood is exposed to stomach acid and is digested through the GIT causing poo to turn dark black & tarry (sticky)