Random Questions Flashcards
What is Haemachromatosis?
Inherited condition where iron levels in blood build up over years. If untreated can cause damage to the body- liver, joints, pancreas, heart.
What is costochondritis?
Inflammation of sternum, cartilage than joins ribs to breastbone. Press down on patient’s chest and it will be very painful.
What is a side affect of vincristine?
Glove and stocking distribution of peripheral neuropathy. Vincristine is a form of chemotherapy
What is Kallmann’s syndrome?
Kallmann’s syndrome is a recognised cause of delayed puberty secondary to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. It is usually inherited as an X-linked recessive trait. Kallmann’s syndrome is thought to be caused by failure of GnRH-secreting neurons to migrate to the hypothalamus.
What does hydralazine do?
Blood pressure lowering medication commonly used in acute settings. It increases cyclic GMP causing smooth muscle relaxation in arterioles > veins
What is phenytoin?
Anticonvulsant
What is midazolam
Benzodiazepine, used for anaesthesia,sedation and severe anxiety
What is pemafibrate?
triglyceride lowering medication
What does ataxia mean?
Without coordination
Antibiotic treatment for community acquired pneumonia?
Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin
Antibiotic treatment for aspirate pneumonia?
Amoxicillin and metronidazole
What test is done for coeliac disease?
tTG-IgA
What is entresto?
Medication used in HF, combination of ARB Valsartan and neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril
Most common sites of lung cancer metastasis
Liver, adrenal glands, bones and brain
What is Horner’s syndrome?
Blockage or damage of sympathetic nerves leading to eyes. Ptosis, miosis, anhidrosis.
What is ranitidine?
Known as Zantac, ranitidine is a medication used to reduce stomach acid production
How do you calculate pack years?
20=1 pack, pack years = no of packs per day x years smoked
What symptoms are associated with Wilson’s disease?
Due to build up of copper in the body mainly liver and brain. Neurological symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, speech, uncontrolled movement. Bilirubin build up causing jaundice. Rings around eye called Kayser fleischer rings.
What is the first line treatment for Ramsay hunt syndrome?
Prednisolone and acyclovir
What is the first line treatment for Bell’s palsy?
Prednisolone
What is a painless penile ulcer a sign of and what is the treatment ?
Primary syphilis, treatment is IM penicillin G
What is the most appropriate management of SVTs?
Vagaries manoeuvres such as carotid sinus massage
What electrolyte abnormalities are seen in referring syndrome?
Hypomagnesaemia, hypokalaemia, hypophosphataemia
What is the most common type of childhood leukaemia?
Acute lymphocytic anaemia
What is scleral Icterus?
yellowing of the sclera of the eyes
What is Murphy’s sign?
Pain in RUQ when you palpate the patient and ask them to take a deep breath in.
What is FAP?
Familial adenomatous polyposis
What is clonus a sign of?
Upper motor neuron lesion
What is Reiter’s triad in reactive arthritis?
Conjunctivitis, arthritis, urethritis
Which contraception should you never give if a patient has migraines with aura?
Combined oral contraceptive pill
