Random Questions I Found From Past Papers Flashcards

1
Q

What procedure causes deposition of iron in the endocrine organs and the heart, leading to heart failure? (Hint thalassemia)

A

Blood transfusions

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2
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Patient presents with previous swollen left leg post flight from USA

Now has right sided weakness

Which diagnostic tool would we use

a) carotid Doppler. b) chest x ray. C) transoesophageal echocardiogram

A

C- transoesophageal ecg

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3
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Presents with bilateral hearing loss, similar things happened within the family. Woman of 34yo

Normal colour of tympanic membranes

Cause
A wax buildup. B- normal age related hearing loss C- otosclerosis D- eutachian tube dysfunction

A

Otosclerosis

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4
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Which centre of the brain does opiates affect?

Opiate triad

A

The respiratory centres, causes ↓ in resp rate

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5
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What should one do if a patient prescribed antidepressant or antipsychotic medication becomes manic

A

Stop the drug

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6
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What is ecchymoses, and why do they form in the flanks of haemorrhagic pancreatitis

A

Ecchymoses are bruises

This is a sign of any retroperitoneal organ bleed, eg pancreatitis or aortic anyurysm

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7
Q

Does parathyroid hormone increase or decrease plasma calcium levels

A

Increases

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8
Q

What is cellulitis?

A

Inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues

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