Risk Factors Flashcards
1
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RF for preterm labour
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- Prior Preterm
- Multiple or short cervical length
- UTIs
- Pre-Eclampsia
- HELLP Syndrome
- Placenta Praaevia
2
Q
RF for Pre-Eclampsia
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First Pregnancy Multiple Gestations Mothers > 35 Years HTN Diabetes Obesity Family History
3
Q
What drugs should be avoided in breastfeeding
A
Amiodarone Aspirin Psychiatric drugs Antibiotiscs Methotrexate Sulfonylureas Carbimazole
4
Q
What are the indications for taking 5mg folic acid instead of 400mcg
A
- NTD in either partner or previous children or FH
- Antiepileptic Drugs
- Coeliac’s, Diabetes, Thalassaemia
- Obese (>30 BMI)
5
Q
What is the criteria for early referral to infertility clinics
A
Over 35
Menstrual Disorder
Previous Abdo surgery
Previous PID/STD
6
Q
RF for DDH
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Female Breech FH Firstborn Oligohydramnios Low birth weight Foot deformity
7
Q
Contraindications to thrombolysis
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- Previous Intracranial Haemorrhage
- Seizure at stroke
- Suspected SAH
- Stroke in past 3 months
- LP
- Pregnancy
- HTN
- Cancer
- Liver and Pancreatic disease
8
Q
What drugs can exacerbate a Myasthenic Crisis
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Penicillamine Procainamide Beta-Blockers Lithium Phenytoin Antibiotics: Quinolones and tetracyclines
9
Q
Risk Factors for peripheral neuropathy
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- Deficiency
- Diabetes
- Alcohol/Toxins/Drugs
- Leprosy
- Amyloidosis
10
Q
Risk Factors for Delirium
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D - Drugs E - Eyes, Ears, Emotional L - Low Output States (MI, PE) I - Infections R - Retention (urinary) I - Ictal U - Underhydration/Nutrition M - Metabolic (thyroid, wernicke's, electrolyte).
11
Q
Contraindications to anti-cholinesterase therapy in Alzheimer’s
A
Second or third degree heart block
Bradycardia (<50)
Prolongued QT
12
Q
What drugs cause Delirium
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- BDZs
- Opitates
- Antiparkinsonism Agent s
- Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Digoxin
- Beta blockers
- Steroids
- Antihistamine
13
Q
What drugs are contraindicated in breast feeding
A
Amiodarone Aspirin Psychiatric drugs Antibiotics Methotrexate Sulfonylureas Carbimazole
14
Q
Contraindications to antiplatelet therapy in a stroke
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Brain Aneurysm Recent surgery (last three months) Malignancy Anticoagulation Liver disease Acute pancreatitis Clotting disorders
15
Q
What are contraindications to thrombolysis
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Previous intracranial haemorrhoid Seizure during stroke Suspected SAH Stroke in pst three months LP GI haemorrhage Active bleed Pregnancy Uncontrolled HTN
