SBA general revision Flashcards
causes of severely low platelets
ITP, DIC, TTP, haematologial malignancy, HUS
causes of modertely low platelets
HIT, drug-induced, EtOH, liver DZ, hypersplenism, viral infection, pregnancy, SLE/anti-PL S, B12 deficiency
in DIC the clots are made of
fibrin
before DIC the PT is
already ill with something else e.g. GNR bacteraemia, ITU, end stage liver DZ
DIC blood results
low platelets, low fibrinogen, high D-dimer, high PT, high PTT, high INR, blood film +ve for schistocytes (fragmented RBCs)
DIC management
treat underlying cause, give platelets, cryoprecipitate (to boost fibrinogen), FFP (for PT, PTT, INR), RBC for schistocytosis
fibrin clots in
DIC
PT already ill with something else e.g. GNR bacteraemia, ITU, end stage liver DZ then get low platelets is likely to be
DIC
low platelets, low fibrinogen, high D-dimer, high PT, high PTT, high INR, blood film +ve for schistocytes (fragmented RBCs) is typical of
DIC
TTP is
thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura
TTP clots are made of
hyaline
mneumonic to remember TTP presentation
FATRN
FATRN stands for
Fever, MAHA (microangiopathic heamolytic Anaemia), Thrombocytopaenia, Renal failure, Neuro symptoms
with TTP the PT is originally
well
TTP blood results
low platelets, +ve blood film for scistocytes
TTP management
exchange transfusion, don’t give platelets (makes it worse)
hyaline clots form in
TTP
FATRN is a way of remembering
PT presentation in TTP
a well PT who then develops low platelets may have
TTP
low platelets, +ve blood film for scistocytes are the blood results of
TTP
exchange transfusion, don’t give platelets (makes it worse) is the management of
TTP
asymptomatic, v low platelts (single digits), purpura, petechiae, bleeding from mucosal sites, ?post-recent infection describes the presentation of
ITP
ITP is
immune/idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura
presentation of ITP
asymptomatic, v low platelts (single digits), purpura, petechiae, bleeding from mucosal sites, ?post-recent infection
ITP diagnosis
diagnosis of exclusion, increased bleeding time, N blood film
ITP management
platelets (rule out TTP first), corticosteroids (reverse immune cause), IVIG, splenectomy, monoclonal Ab
diagnosis of exclusion, increased bleeding time, N blood film
ITP
platelets (rule out TTP first), corticosteroids (reverse immune cause), IVIG, splenectomy, monoclonal Ab is the management of
ITP
HUS is
haemolytic uraemic syndrome
HUS pathophysiology
toxin-mediated haemolysis, destruction of platelets, recent infectio with E. coli (specific strain, bloody diarrhoea)
HUS PT
recent diarrhoea, renal failure
HUS bloods
low platelets, increased bleeding time, signs of kidney failure, blood film +ve for schistocytes
HUS management
supportive
toxin-mediated haemolysis, destruction of platelets, recent infectio with E. coli (specific strain, bloody diarrhoea) describes the pathophysiology of
HUS
recent diarrhoea, renal failure then drop in platelets may suggest
HUS
low platelets, increased bleeding time, signs of kidney failure, blood film +ve for schistocytes is typical of
HUS
HIT is
heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia
pathophysiology of HIT
Abs to heparin cross react with platelets leading to theinr destruction
PT with HIT is
in hospital for an unrelated reason, receiving heparin, sudden drop in platelets
HIT management
stop heparin, bridge with alternative anticoagulant
drug causes of low platelets
quinine, diuretics, sulphonamides, aspirin, thiazide
viral causes of low platelets
EBV, HIV, hepatitis
Abs to heparin cross react with platelets leading to theinr destruction describes teh pathophysiology of
HIT
in hospital for an unrelated reason, receiving heparin, sudden drop in platelets may suggest
HIT
stop heparin, bridge with alternative anticoagulant is the management of
HIT
counselling is
6-12 sessions based on an acute event e.g. berevement
DBT is
dialectical behavioural therapy = explores opposite positions and looks at how they might exist together
IPT is
interpersonal therapy = identify + address problems regarding relationships + interactions with others
psychodynamic psychotherapy is
exploring how your unconscious thoughts (i.e. past experience) might affect the way you act today
CBT is generally used in the management of
anxiety, depression, panic attacks, phobias, OCD, PTSD
DBT is generally used in the management of
personality disorders
family therapy is generally used in the management of
CAMHS, ED, DV, drug + alcohol abuse
IPT is generally used in the management of
depression
6-12 sessions based on an acute event e.g. berevement describes
counselling
exploring opposite positions and looks at how they might exist together describes
DBT
identifies + addresses problems regarding relationships + interactions with others describes
IPT
exploring how your unconscious thoughts (i.e. past experience) might affect the way you act today describes
psychodynamic psychotherapy
psychodynamic psychotherapy is used in the management of
depression, schizophrenia
talking therapy for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, phobias, CD, PTSD
CBT
talking therapy for schizophrenia, depression
psychodynamic psychotherapy
talking therapy for personality disorders
DPT
talking therapy for CAMHS, ED, DV, drug + alcohol abuse
family therapy
talking therapy for depression
IPT
HF features
SOB, pik frothy sputum, bibasal crackles, low O2 sats, S3, PND, peripheral oedema
HF diagnosis depends on
previous MI or not
to diagnse HF in PT with previous MI
ECHO w/i 2/52
to diagnose HF in PT w/o previous MI
- BNP
2. if BNP high ECHO w/i 2/52 if BNP low EECHO w/i 6/52
what is BNP
B-type natriuretic peptide = hormone produced by LV myocardium in respose to strain
BNP and prognosis in HF
the higher the BNP the worse the prognosis
factors that increase BNP
LVH, ischaemia, tachycardia, RV overload, hypoxaemia (inc PE), GFR <60, sepsis, DM, age >70, liver cirrhosis
factors that decrease BNP
obesity, diuretics, ACEi, B-blockers, ARB, aldosterone antagonists
SOB, pik frothy sputum, bibasal crackles, low O2 sats, S3, PND, peripheral oedema are features of
HF
ECHO w/i 2/52 in suspected HF for those who
have had a previous MI, or high BNP
ECHO w/i 6/52 in suspected HF for those who
have a low BNP
hormone produced by LV myocardium in respose to strain
BNP
NYHA classification is used to stratify
HF
NYHA class I
no symptoms
NYHA class II
mild symptoms, slight limitation of physical activity
NYHA class III
marked limitation in physical activity, comfortable at rest
NYHA class IV
severe symptoms even at rest
acute management of HF includes
O2, CPAP, diuretics, vasodilators, morphine, mechanical circulatory assistance
long term management of HF
- ACEi, B-blockers
- aldosterone antagonist (spiroolactone)/ARB (candesartan)/hydralazine with nitrates
- digoxin if concurrent AF
diuretics for fluid overload, but no evidence to suggest furosemide reduces mortality
NYHA classification of no symptoms
I
NYHA classification of mild symptoms, slight limitation of physical activity
II
NYHA classification of marked limitation in physical activity, comfortable at rest
III
NYHA classification of severe symptoms even at rest
IV
O2, CPAP, diuretics, vasodilators, morphine, mechanical circulatory assistance are used in the acute management of
HF
- ACEi, B-blockers
- aldosterone antagonist (spiroolactone)/ARB (candesartan)/hydralazine with nitrates
- digoxin if concurrent AF
is the guidance for management of
HF
causal agents of serotonin S
MAOi, SSRIs, ecstasy, amphetamines
features of serotonin S
hyperreflexia, myoclonus, rigidity, dilated pupils, tachycarida, hyperthermia, diaphoresis, altered mental state
management of serotonin S
stop offening drug, IV fluids, supportive, BZD
neuroleptic malignant S is causative agents
antipsychotics (typical and atypical)
neuroleptic malignant S features
males, w/i first 10/7 of starting/inreasing dose, pyrexia, hyporeflexia, rigidity, tachycardia, diaphoresis, raised ck
neuroleptic malignant S Mx
stop antipsychotic, IV fluids, BZD
serotonin S onset period
hours
neuroleptic malignant S onset period
hours - days
hyperreflexia, myoclonus, rigidity, dilated pupils, tachycarida, hyperthermia, diaphoresis, altered mental state are features of
serotonin S
males, w/i first 10/7 of starting/inreasing dose, pyrexia, hyporeflexia, rigidity, tachycardia, diaphoresis, raised ck are features of
neuroleptic malignant S
two types of stroke + % occurrence
ischaemin 85%, haemorrhagic 15%
subtypes of ischaemic stroke
thrombotic (from large vessels e.g. carotids), embolic (blood clot, air, fat, bacterial clump, AF)
subtypes of haemorrhagic stroke
intracerebral (w/i the brain), subarachnoid (on the surface of the brain)
rish factors for ischaemic stroke
age, HTN, smoking, hyperlipidaemia, DM, AF
risk factors for haemorrhagic stroke
age, HTN, AVM, anticoagulation therapy
stroke vs TIA
stroke symptoms last >24h, TIA <24h most <1h
Bamford/Oxford stroke classification
TACI, PACI, LACI, POCI
TACI is
total anterior circulation stroke affecting middle + ant cerebral a
TACI symptoms
ux hemiparesis +/ hemisensory loss of face, arm + leg, HH, higher cognitive dysfunction e.g. dysphasia
PACI is
partial ant circulatory stroke, involves the smaller a of the ant circulation e.g. upper/lower division of MCA
PACI features
2 of: ux hemiparesis +/ hemisensory loss of face, arm + leg, HH, higher cognitive dysfunction e.g. dysphasia
LACI is
lacunar infarct, involves perforating a around the internal capsule, thalamus and basal ganglia
LACI features
q of: ux weakness (+/ sensory deficit) of face + arm/arm + leg/all 3, pure sensory stroke, ataxic hemiplegia
POCI is
post circulation stroke, involves the vertebrobasilar a
POCI features
1 of: cerebellar/brainstem S, LOC, isolated HH
general symptom differences between haemorrhagic and ischaemic stroke
haemorrhagic > likely to have: reduces consciousness, headache, N, V, seizure
stroke Mx
- ABCDE
- urgent CT/MRI head
- thrombolysis if thrombotic + w/i 4.5hrs, aspirin 300mg, supportive
neurosurgical opinion if haemorrhagic, supportive, stop/reverse anticoagulants
TIA referral guidelines
crescendo TIA (i.e. multiple) admit + observation under specialist
TIA w/i 7/7 specialist assessment w/i 24h
TIA >7/7 ago specialist assessment w/i 7/7
location of stroke in amaurosis fugax
retinal/opthalmic a
AF post-stroke management
start warfarin 14/7 later
high cholesterol and stroke when to start statin
48h later
drug used for thrombolysis
altepase
secondary prevention of stroke management
clopidogrel 75mg lifelong
carotid a endarterectomy when stenosis
> 70%
TIA Mx
300mg aspirin
secondary prevention post-TIA Mx
clopidogrel 75mg lifelong
types of AF
paroxysmal (spontaneoulsy stops, lasts <7/7), persistent, permanent (cannot be cardioverted)
symptoms of AF
palpitiations, SOB, CP
AF management options
rate control: 1. B-blocker/rate limiting CaChB (diltiazem) 2. add B-blocker/diltiazem/digoxin
rhythm control aka cardioversion used in coexisting HF, first onset AF, or if reversible cause
risks of rhythm control in AF
highest risk of embolic stroke at point of cardioversion due to rhythm change
score to stratify stroke risk in AF
CHA2DS2VaS
CHA2DS2VaS and results
CHF, HTN, Age >75/>65, DM, Stroke/TIA, Vascular DZ, Sex (female)
0 = no R, 1 = consider in males, no Rx in females, 2 = offer anticoagulation
first line antiplatelets post NSTEMI
aspirin lifelong + clopidogrel/ticagrelor for 12/12
first line antiplatelet post STEMI
aspirin lifelong + clopidogrel/ticagrelor 1/12 if no/bare metal stent, 12/12 if drug-eluting stent
stroke affecting middle + ant cerebral a
TACI
ux hemiparesis +/ hemisensory loss of face, arm + leg, HH, higher cognitive dysfunction e.g. dysphasia are symptoms of
TACI
stroke involving the smaller a of the ant circulation e.g. upper/lower division of MCA
PACI
2 of: ux hemiparesis +/ hemisensory loss of face, arm + leg, HH, higher cognitive dysfunction e.g. dysphasia are features of
PACI
stroke involving perforating a around the internal capsule, thalamus and basal ganglia
LACI
1 of: ux weakness (+/ sensory deficit) of face + arm/arm + leg/all 3, pure sensory stroke, ataxic hemiplegia are features of a
LACI
stroke involving the vertebrobasilar a
POCI
1 of: cerebellar/brainstem S, LOC, isolated HH are features of
POCI
retinal/opthalmic a stroke causes
amaurosis fugax
altepase is the drug used in
thrombolysis
clopidogrel 75mg lifelong for
post-stroke and TIA
CHA2DS2VaS is used to
stratify risk of stroke in AF
aspirin lifelong + clopidogrel/ticagrelor for 12/12 for
post-NSTEMI
aspirin lifelong + clopidogrel/ticagrelor 1/12 if no/bare metal stent, 12/12 if drug-eluting stent
post-STEMI
risk factors for developing schizophrenia
(in order) FH, black Caribbean, migration, urban environment, cannabis
diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia
1/12 of: delusions of control (passivity phenomenon), thought disorder (insertion/withdrawal/broadcast), persistent delusions (paranoid, perception), hallucinations (3rd person auditory)
negative symptoms in schizophrenia
flat affect, anhedonia, alogia, avolition
general management of schizophrenia
PO antipsychotic + CBT
factors associated with poor prognosis in schizophrenia
male, strong FH, gradula onset, low IQ, premorbid Hx of social withdrawal, lack of obvious precipitant, no mood symptoms, initial poor response to Rx, young onset, predominantly -ve symptoms
AML is the most common
form of acute leukaemia in adults
features of AML
anaemia (pallor, lethargy), neutropaenia, thrombocytopenia (bleeding), splenomegaly, bone pain
CML is most commonly
associated with the Philadelphia ch (translocation -/- ch 9 + 22 leading to BCR-ABL)
CML presentation
anaemia (lethargy), weight loss, sweating, splenomegaly
ALL is the most common
childhood malignancy
features of ALL
anaemia (lethargy, pallor), neutropaenia (f/severe infections), thrombocytopaenia (easy bruising/petechiae), bone pain, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, testicular swelling
CLL features
asymptomatic, anorexia, weight loss, bleeding, infections, lymphadenopathy
CLL on a blood film
smudge cells/smear cells
most common form of acute leukaemia in adults
AML
anaemia (pallor, lethargy), neutropaenia, thrombocytopenia (bleeding), splenomegaly, bone pain are features of
AML
associated with the Philadelphia ch (translocation -/- ch 9 + 22 leading to BCR-ABL)
CML
anaemia (lethargy), weight loss, sweating, splenomegaly are symptoms of
CML
most common childhood malignancy
ALL
anaemia (lethargy, pallor), neutropaenia (f/severe infections), thrombocytopaenia (easy bruising/petechiae), bone pain, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, testicular swelling are features of
ALL
asymptomatic, anorexia, weight loss, bleeding, infections, lymphadenopathy are features of
CLL
smudge/smear cell on blood film suggests
CLL
tumour lysis S can occur in the Rx of
high grade lymphomas + leukaemia’s
tumour lysis S is usually triggered by
chemo
pathophysiology of tumour lysis S
breakdown of tumour cells and subsequent release of chemicals from the cell leading to high K + high PO4 + low Ca
tumour lyiss S presentas as
AKI + high PO4 + high uric acid
chemo in high grade lymphomas + leukaemia’s can trigger
tumour lysis S
hand foot and mouth DZ is caused by
coxsackie virus
clinical features of hand foot and mouth DZ
sore throat, fever, oral ulcers, vesicles on palms + soles
hand foot and mouth Mx
self limiting, hydration, analgesia
coxsackie virus causes
hand foot and mouth DZ
sore throat, fever, oral ulcers, vesicles on palms + soles are features of
hand foot and mouth DZ
immunisations for pertussis
2, 3, 4/12, preschool, pregnant women
bouts of coughing, worse at night/post-feed, V, central cyanosis, inspirtory whoop
whooping cough
pertussis Ix
per nasal swab culture, PCR, serology
pertussis Mx
PO macrolide (clarithromycin, azithromycin, erythromycin), 2/7 school exclusion
pertussis complications
subconjunctival haemorrhages, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, seizures
whooping courgh features
bouts of coughing, worse at night/post-feed, V, central cyanosis, inspirtory whoop
P450 inducers
phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, rifampicin, St John Wort, chronic EtOH intake, smoking
P450 inhibitors
ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, isoniazid, omeprazole, amiodarone, allopurinol, fluconazole, fluoxetine, sertraline, Na valproate, acute EtOH intake
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction presentation
fever, rash, tachycardia
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction occurs following
first dose ABx for syphilis
fever, rash, tachycardia post-first dose of ABx for syphilis
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
most common type of breast ca
invasive ductal carcinoma
breast ca risk factors
BRCA, 1st degree premenopausal relative, nuliparity, early menarche, late menopause, HRT, COCP, previous breast ca, not breastfeeding, ionising radiation, p53 gene mutations, obesity
breast ca screening f and ages
47-73, 3 yearly
4 main types of breast ca
invasive ductal carinoma (aka NST no special type), invasive lobar carcinoma, dudcal carcinoma in situ, lobar carcinoma in situ
tension headache presentation
recurrent, non-disabling, bx, tight band, not aggrevated by ADLs
cluster headache presentation
15min-2h duration, 1-2/d for 4-12/52, intense pain around eye, redness, lacrimation, lid swelling, limiting
temporal arteritis presentation
> 60 y.o., rapid onset ux headache, jaw claudication, tender palpable temporal a
medication overuse headache
> 15/7 per month, developed/wosened whilst taking medication (opoids, triptans)
migraine presentation
24-72h, ux, pulsating, aggrevated by ADLs, N/V, phono/photophobia
L ca types
small cell, non-small cell (squamous, adenocarcinoma, large cell)
small cell L ca features
central, ectopic ADH (hyponatraemia)/ACTH (Cushing’s S) secretion, poor prognosos (usually mets at presentation)
squamous cell L ca features
central, PTHrP secretion (hypercalcaemia), clubbing
adenocarcinoma features
peripheral, most common in non-smokers
large cell L ca features
peripheral, anaplastic, poorly differentiated, poor prognosis, B-hCG secretion
recurrent, non-disabling, bx, tight band, not aggrevated by ADLs are features of
tension headache
15min-2h duration, 1-2/d for 4-12/52, intense pain around eye, redness, lacrimation, lid swelling, limiting are features of
cluster headache
> 60 y.o., rapid onset ux headache, jaw claudication, tender palpable temporal a are features of
temporal arteritis
> 15/7 per month, developed/wosened whilst taking medication are symptoms of
medication overuse headache
24-72h, ux, pulsating, aggrevated by ADLs, N/V, phono/photophobia are symptoms of
migraine
central, ectopic ADH (hyponatraemia)/ACTH (Cushing’s S) secretion, poor prognosos (usually mets at presentation) are features of
small cell L ca
central, PTHrP secretion (hypercalcaemia), clubbing are features of
squamous cell L ca
peripheral, most common in non-smokers are features of
adenocarcinoma L ca
peripheral, anaplastic, poorly differentiated, poor prognosis, B-hCG secretion are features of
large cell L ca
causes of erythema nodosum
strep, TB, sarcoidosis, IBD, Bechet’s, ca/lymphoma, penicillin, COCP, pregnancy
sarcoidosis is characterised by
non-caseating granulomas
features of acute sarcoidosis
erythema nodosum, bx hilar lymphadenopathy, swinging fever, polyarthralgia
features of insidious sarcoidosis
SOB, non-productive cough malaise, weight loss
Ix in sarcoidosis
CXR, ACE level, Ca, ESR, spirometry, tissue biopsy
non-caseating granulomas is chracteristic of
sarcoidosis
erythema nodosum, bx hilar lymphadenopathy, swinging fever, polyarthralgia are features of
acute sarcoidosis
SOB, non-productive cough malaise, weight loss are features of
insidious sarcoidosis
intussusception features
paroxysmal abdo colic, draw knees up, pallor, V, blood stined stools (red current jelly), sausage shaped mass in RIF
intussusception Ix
US (target lesion)
intussusception Mx
reduction by air insufflation under radiological guidance
paroxysmal abdo colic, draw knees up, pallor, V, blood stined stools (red current jelly), sausage shaped mass in RIF are features of
intussusception
TORCH screen consists of
toxo, rubella, CMV, HSV, HIV
method of inheritance of tuberous sclerosis
AD
cutaneous features of tuberous sclerosis
depigmented ‘ash-leaf’ spots which fluoresce under UV, Shagreen patches, butterfly distribution adenoma sebaceum, subungual fibromata, cafe au lait spots
neurological features of tuberous sclerosis
developmental delay, epilepsy, intellectual impairment
neurofibramatosis features
axillary/groin freckles, pheochromocytoma, iris hamartomas (Lisch nodules)
depigmented ‘ash-leaf’ spots which fluoresce under UV, Shagreen patches, butterfly distribution adenoma sebaceum, subungual fibromata, cafe au lait spots are features of
cutaneous tuberous sclerosis
axillary/groin freckles, pheochromocytoma, iris hamartomas (Lisch nodules) are features of
neurofibramatosis
Shagreen patches are
patches of roughened skin over the lumbar spine
patches of roughened skin over the lumbar spine are called
Shagreen patches
bronchiolitis is caused by
RSV
bronchiolitis features
coryzal symptoms, dry cough, SOB, wheeze
croup is caused by
parainfluenza virus
croup features
barking cough, stridor, fever, coryzal symptoms
croup Mx
dexamethasone (0.15mg/kg), high flow O2, nebulised adrenaline
RSV causes
bronchiolitis
coryzal symptoms, dry cough, SOB, wheeze are features of
bronchiolitis
parainfluenza virus causes
croup
barking cough, stridor, fever, coryzal symptoms are features of
croup
ASD murmur
ejection systolic
VSD murmur
pansystolic (harsh)
PDA murmur
continuous ‘machine-like’
ToF murmur
ESM
coarctation of the aorta murmur
late systolic
Kleihauer test
determined proportion of foetal RBC in mother’s circulation in the event of a sensitising event in a Rh- mother
give anti-D at
28/40, after birth/termination/miscarriage >12/40, ECV, APH, amnio/CVS/foetal blood sampling
test for anti-D at
booking 11-13/40
Coombe’s test
direct Ab testing, do on cord blood after delivery from a Rh- mother
foetus affected by Rh incompatibility features
oedematous (hydrops fetalis), jaundice, anaemia, hepatosplenomegaly, HF, kernicterus
Mx of Rh DZ of the newborn
transfusion, phototherapy
determined proportion of foetal RBC in mother’s circulation in the event of a sensitising event in a Rh- mother
Kleinhauer test
direct Ab testing, do on cord blood after delivery from a Rh- mother
Coombe’s test
oedematous (hydrops fetalis), jaundice, anaemia, hepatosplenomegaly, HF, kernicterus are features of
Rh DZ of the newborn
pyloric stenosis presentation
2-4/52, projectile V 30’ post-feed, constipation, dehydration, LUQ mass
pyloric stenosis Ix
US
pyloric stenosis Mx
Ramstedt pyloromyotomy
2-4/52, projectile V 30’ post-feed, constipation, dehydration, LUQ mass features suggestive of
pyloric stenosis
Angelman S and Prader-Willi S
Prader-Willi if inherited from father
Angelman if inherited from mmother
features of Prader-Willi
hypotonia, dysmorphic features, short stature, hypogonadism, infertility, LD, obesity, behavioural problems
hypotonia, dysmorphic features, short stature, hypogonadism, infertility, LD, obesity, behavioural problems are features of
Prader-Willi S
obstetric cholestasis presentation
pruitis, worse on palms, soles, abdo
risks associated with obstetric cholestasis
preterm birth
obstetric cholestasis Mx
IoL at 37/40, ursodeoxycholic acid, vit K
associations with cerebral palsy
LD, epilepsy, squint, hearing impairment
cerebral palsy causes
antenatal: cerebral malformation, congenital infection (rubella, toxo, CMV)
intrapartum: asphyxiation, trauma
postnatal: IVH, maningitis, head trauma
LD, epilepsy, squint, hearing impairment are associated with
cerebral palsy
somatisation disorder features
multiple ephysical symptoms, present for >2 years, refuses to accept reassurance from -ve test results
hypochondrial disorder features
persistent belief in presence of serious underlying disease e.g. cancer, refusal to acept reassuance from -ve test results
conversion disorder features
involves loss of motor/sensory function, PT indifferent about loss of function “la belle indifference”
dissociative disorder features
psychiatric symptoms e.g. amnesia, fuge, stupor, separating of certain memories from normal consciousness
dissociative identity disorder is
a new term for multiple personality disorder, is the most severe form of dissociative disorder
Munchausen’s S aka
factitious disorder
factitious disorder features
intentional production of physical/psychological symptoms
malingering features
fraudulent simulation/exaggeratin of symptoms with the intention of finantial/other gain
multiple ephysical symptoms, present for >2 years, refuses to accept reassurance from -ve test results describes
somatisation disorder
persistent belief in presence of serious underlying disease e.g. cancer, refusal to acept reassuance from -ve test results describes
hypochondrial disorder
involves loss of motor/sensory function, PT indifferent about loss of function “la belle indifference” describes
conversion disorder
psychiatric symptoms e.g. amnesia, fuge, stupor, separating of certain memories from normal consciousness describes
dissociative disorder
factitious disorder aka
Munchausen’s S
intentional production of physical/psychological symptoms describes
factitious disorder
fraudulent simulation/exaggeratin of symptoms with the intention of finantial/other gain describes
malingering
IRIS stands for
immune reconstitution inflammatory S
IRIS describes
an exaggerated immune response to a microorganism upon starting ARV
an exaggerated immune response to a microorganism upon starting ARV desribes
IRIS
painful loss of vision causes
ACG, ischaemic neuropathy (arteritis vs not), papilloedema
painless loss of vision causes
cataracts, AMD, POAG, CRVO, CRAO, detachment, DM
Breslow thickness
used to describe the depth of a MM
Breslow thickness >1mm
WLE + SLN biopsy
used to describe the depth of a MM
Breslow thickness
WLE + SLN biopsy of MM if Breslow thickness
> 1mm
idiopathic intracranial HTN features
headache, blurred vision, papilloedema, enlarged blind spot, CNVI palsy
risk factors for idiopathic intracranial HTN
obesity, female, pregnancy, COCP, steroids, vit A, Li
neuroblastoma features
abdo mass, pallor, weight loss, bone pain, limp, hepatomegaly
headache, blurred vision, papilloedema, enlarged blind spot, CNVI palsy are features of
idiopathic intracranial HTN
obesity, female, pregnancy, COCP, steroids, vit A, Li are risk factors for
idiopathic intracranial HTN
abdo mass, pallor, weight loss, bone pain, limp, hepatomegaly are features of
neuroblastoma
early medical abortion
<9/40 mifipristone + misoprostol 48h later, can pass at home
late medica abortion
> 9/40 serial misoprostol, inPT stay
early surgical abortion
<15/40 vacume aspiration
late surgical abortion
> 15/40 dilation + evacuation
lichen sclerosus features
itch, elderly females
lichen sclerosus Mx
topical steroids + emollients
itch, elderly females describes
lichen sclerosus
PCOS blood results
raised LH:FSH, prolactin + testosterone N/mildly elevated, ?imparied glucose tolerance
raised LH:FSH, prolactin + testosterone N/mildly elevated bloods suggest
PCOS
HIV in pregnancy Mx
c/s if VL >50, PO ART to neonate when born, or triple therapy for 4-6/52 if high risk, no breastfeeding
hep B in pregnancy Mx
vaccination + hep B IG at birth
CADASIL is
an AD arteriopathy, most common cause of inherited stroke
an AD arteriopathy, most common cause of inherited stroke describes
CADASIL
cerebral toxo Rx
pyrimethamine + sulphadiazine
candida symptoms
itch, cottage cheese discharge
BV symptoms
fishy odeur, milky white discharge
trichomonas symptoms
green frothy discharge
pH candida, BV, trichomonas
candida <4.5 (N)
BV + trichomonas >4.5
candida Mx
cotrimazole pessary/fluconazole PO
BV Mx
PO metronidazole 5-7/7
trichomonas Mx
PO metronidazole 5-7/7, treat partner
itch, cottage cheese discharge are symptoms of
candida
fishy odeur, milky white discharge are symptoms of
BV
green frothy discharge are symptoms of
trichomonas
DS screening at
11-13/40
combined DS test is made up of
NT, PAPP-A, B-hCG
quadruple DS test is offered when
high risk from the combined or too late for combined
quadruple DS test is made up of
unconjugated oestradiol, total hCG, AFP, inhibin A
NT, PAPP-A, B-hCG make up the components of the
conbined DS test
unconjugated oestradiol, total hCG, AFP, inhibin A make up the
quadruple DS test
extra precautions in pregnant obese women
VTE thromboprophylaxis, vit D supplementation, anaesthetic r/v, active management of 3rd stage (PPH risk)
GDM risk factors
high BMI, previous macrosomic baby, previous GDM, DM FH, ethnicity
GDM OGTT result
2h >7.8
placenta accretta
firm adhesion of the placenta to the uterine wall
placenta increta
placenta extends through the full myometrium
placenta percreta
placenta invades beyond the uterus
firm adhesion of the placenta to the uterine wall describes
placenta accreta
placenta extends through the full myometrium describes
placenta increta
placenta invades beyond the uterus describes
placenta percreta
gestation above which to give steroids
> 24/40
imaging in pregnancy for suspected PE
V/Q scan
PPROM stands for
pretern pre-labour RoM
PPROM Mx
10/7 ABx, steroids before 34/40, delivery 34-36/40
10/7 ABx, steroids before 34/40, delivery 34-36/40 is the management of
PPROM
pregnancy physiology changes
increase in fibrinogen, factor VII, X, XII, 30% increase stroke V, haemodilutiondue to relative increase in plasma V leading to a reduction in [Hb]
features of physiological murmurs in pregnancy
soft systolic flow murmur
drug ised for the Mx of PE in pregnancy
enoxaparin
placental abruption risk factors
previous abruption, smoking, IUGR, HTN, multiple pregnancies
vasa praevia presentation
rare, occurs at time of RoM, painless bleed, foetal compromise
HSV in pregnancy
c/s if delivery w/i 6/52, no evidence for acyclovir
smoking, IUGR, HTN, multiple pregnancies are risk factors for
placental abruption
rare, occurs at time of RoM, painless bleed, foetal compromise describes
vasa praevia
chickenpox exposure in pregnancy Mx
check antibodies, give VZIG w/i 10/7
when to stop insulin sliging scale post-delivery
once E+D, return to usual insulin regime
risk of pregnancy with SLE
spontaneous miscarriage, foetal death, poreeclampsia, preterm delivery, foetal growth restriction
spontaneous miscarriage, foetal death, poreeclampsia, preterm delivery, foetal growth restriction are risks of
being pregnant with SLE
PUPP stands for
pruuritic urticarial papules and plaques or pregnancy
PUPP presentaiton
> 34/40, starts on abdomen, in stretch marks with peri-umbilical sparing
prurigo gestationis presentation
starts on trunk/upper limbs, abdo sparing
> 34/40, starts on abdomen, in stretch marks with peri-umbilical sparing describes
PUPP
rash starts on trunk/upper limbs, abdo sparing describes
prurigo gestationis
diabetes in pregnany sugar control values
<5.5 pre-meal, <7.8 1h post-meal
threatened miscarriage is
any bleeding <24/40
bleeding after 24/40 is called
APH
missed miscarriage describes
loss of pregnancy w/o the passage of bood/clots, but loss of pregnancy related symptoms
incomplete miscarriage describes
some retained products of conception
incomplete misacrriage Mx optino
conservative, medical, Sx
any bleeding <24/40 is called
threatened misacrriage
loss of pregnancy w/o the passage of bood/clots, but loss of pregnancy related symptoms is called
missed miscarriage
some retained products of conception and some passed is called
incomplete miscarriage
extopic risk factors
previous ectopic, tubual Sx, IUS/D, PID, IVF
c/s risks
1/1000 bladder injury, VTE, haemorrhage, increased still birth risk in subsequent pregnancies, placenta praevia, laceration to baby, infection
Gillick competence is for people
16
peripartum cardiomegaly features
develops in last 1/12 of pregnancy, SOB, tachycardia, tachopnea, signs of HF (cardiomegaly, pulmonary oedema)
rish factors for peripartum cardiomegaly
multiple pregnancies, HTN in pregnancy, advanced maternal age
develops in last 1/12 of pregnancy, SOB, tachycardia, tachopnea, signs of HF (cardiomegaly, pulmonary oedema) describes features of
peripartum cardiomegaly
puerperal psychosis usualy presents
w/i first 2/52 of delivery
risk factors for purperal psychosis include
c/s, emergency delivery, primiparity
Apgar score includes
tone, colour, breathing, HR, reflex irritability
Apgar score is measure at
1, 5, 10 mins
Sheehan S aka
post partum pituitary gland necrosis
Sheehan S presentation
not lactating, amenorrhoea
Sheehan S is caused by
hypovolaemia, in prpegnancy the ant pit is hyperplastic therefore hypovolaemia may be sig enough to cause necrosis
post partum pituitary gland necrosis aka
Sheehan S
not lactating, amenorrhoea may be signs of
Sheehan S
Listeria in pregnancy can lead to
miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm delivery
toxo in pregnancy leads to
chorioretinitis, macro/microencephaly, convulsions, neurodevelopmental delay
miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm delivery can be caused by
Listeria infection
chorioretinitis, macro/microencephaly, convulsions, neurodevelopmental delay can be caused by
toxo infection
haematocolpos can be caused by
inperforated hymen
inperforated hymen can cause
haematocolpos
risk factors for developing a hydatidiform mole
extremes of age, previous molar pregnancy, race
hydatiforme mole presentation
unusual/heavy bleeding, larger than dates
hydatiforme mole Ix
serial B-hCG (higher than usual), US (snowstorm appearance)
unusual/heavy bleeding, larger than dates may be suggestive of
hydatiforme mole
Bartholian glands are located
4 + 8-o’ clock on the labia minora
Rx of bartholian cyst/abscess
marsupialisation
marsupialisation involves
opening the abscess + suturing it open to prevent recurrence
side effects of antimuscarinics
dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention
first line medical Mx for urge incontinence
oxybutynin
dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention are SE of
antimuscarinics
oybutynin is 1st line for
urge incontinence
risks of IVF pregnancies
ectopic, congenital abnormalities, multiple pregnancies, SGA, low birth weight
PCOS criteria
anovulation/oligomenorrhoea, hyperandrogenism (physical/biochemical), 12+ folicles on US
Asherman S can occur post
several surgical TOPs
Asherman S comprises
uterine scar tissue + adhesions
when to do a women’s bloods for fertility
d1-3 LH + FSH, mid-luteal progesterone (>30 suggests ovulation)
uterine scar tissue + adhesions describes
Asherman S
OSHH presentation
abdo pain, distension, V
RMI is
risk of malignancy index used in ovarian ca
RMI calculation
US features (1-5) x menopause (1 or 3) x ca125
Turner’s S is associated with
lymphoedema of hands + feet as neonate, neck webbing, short stature, wide spaced nipples, congenital heart defects (coarctation)delayed/absent puberty, infertility
diagnosis to rule out is delayed gross motor skills
MD, do a ck
gross motor milestones in order
0, reflexes, head control, 3/12, rolls (front to back, then back to front), 6/12, sits, pulls to stand, walking, 1, runs, jumps, stairs 2 feet at a time, 2, trike, up stairs alternating feet, hops, downstairs alternating feet, 4, balances on 1 foot
fine motore milestones in order
0, grasp reflex, 3/12, palmar grasp, reaching, transfering -/- hands, 6/12, pincer grip, 1, spoon, cup, 2 block, 4, block, scribbles, handedness, 6 blocks, fork, line, 2, undresses, toilet, circle, cross, square, buttons, 4, draws a person
speech, language, hearing developmental milestones in order
0, suckles, startles, cooing, 3/12, babbles, 6/12, mama, dada, 1 word, 1, 5 words, 1-step command, body parts, 2-step command, 2-word phrase, 2, 3-4-word phrases, sentences, 4
behavioural + social developmental milestones in order
0, fixes and follows, smiles, 3/12, object permenance, 6/12, 1, symbolic play, 2, sharing, empathy, role play, counting, 4, rules
rule out in ambiguous genitalia e.g. bx undescended testes
CAH
constitutional delay of puberty features
runs in families (male line)
respirtory distress S is 2’ to
surfactant deficiency
gastroschisis is
herniation of the bowel through a defect in the ant abdo wall
inheritance pattern of Wilson’s DZ
AR
consequences of Wilson’s DZ
amber rings in iris, liver cirrhosis, neuro symptoms, renal involvement, cardiac complications, haemolytic anaemia
1st line Mx of constipation in children
fluids, fibre, exercise
UC is associated with
erythema nodosum, pyoderma gangrenosum, arthritis, spondylitis
Crohn’s is associated with
oral ulcers
cows milk protein allergy vs lactose intollerance
cows milk = switch to formula, eczema, V, D
lactose intollerance = post gastroenteritis, from 2 y.o.
Kawasaki DZ features
fever, blanching erthematous rash, bx non-purulent conjunctivitis, cervical lymphadenopathy, red tongue, cracked lips
consequences of CMV infection in pregnancy for the baby
deafness, IUGR, hydrocephalus, thrombocytopaenia
herniation of the bowel through a defect in the ant abdo wall describes
gastroschistisis
amber rings in iris, liver cirrhosis, neuro symptoms, renal involvement, cardiac complications, haemolytic anaemia describe
Wilson’s DZ
fever, blanching erthematous rash, bx non-purulent conjunctivitis, cervical lymphadenopathy, red tongue, cracked lips describes
Kawasaki’s
erythema multiforme description
target lesions
causes of erythema multiforme
drugs (penicillin), infection (atypical pneumo), idiopathic
erythema migrans is caused by
Lyme’s DZ
SCID blood results
low t cells, low b cells, low immunoglobulins
DiGeorge S features
cleft pallet, cardiac abnormalities (TOF, VSD), thymic hypoplasia, mid-facial hypoplasia, hypocalcaemia
DiGerege S diagnosed by
FISH
Wiskott-Aldrich S mode of inheritance
X-linked recessive
Wiskott-Aldrich presenation
eczema, thrombocytopaenia, recurrent infections, petechiae, bruising
SCID presents
v early in life, may be fatal by 3 y.o.
Lyme’s DZ skin manifestation
erythema migrans
low t cells, low b cells, low immunoglobulins blood results suggest
SCID
cleft pallet, cardiac abnormalities (TOF, VSD), thymic hypoplasia, mid-facial hypoplasia, hypocalcaemia are features suggestive of
DiGeorge S
eczema, thrombocytopaenia, recurrent infections, petechiae, bruising is suggestiev of
Wiskott-Aldrich
test for cf
- newborn blood spot 2. sweat test
most common type of cardiac defect
VSD
symptoms of HF in neontes
SOB, sweaty, growth restriction, failure to thrive, hepatosplenomegaly, cyanosis
when does the ductus arteriosis closes
hours - days post-birth
cardiac abnormalities that manifest once the ductus arteriousis closes
ToF, pulmonary atresia, tricuspid atresia, TGA
reopen the ductus arteriosis with
prostaglandins
cardiac abnormalities associated with DS
ToF, ASD, VSD, AVSD
WPW on ECG
delta wave (slanting upstroke of R), short PR,
Kawasaki Mx
high dose aspirin, IVIG
Eisenmenger’s S describes
when a VSD turns from a L-R shunt to a R-L
SOB, sweaty, growth restriction, failure to thrive, hepatosplenomegaly, cyanosis are symptoms of
HF in neonates
delta wave (slanting upstroke of R), short PR, are seen on ECG in
WPW S
when a VSD turns from a L-R shunt to a R-L describes
Eisenmenger’s S
low rumbling murmur heard above the nipple line is called
venous hum (N finding in children)
posterior urethral valves presentation
enarged, palpable bladder
posterior urethral valves Ix
micturating cystourethrogram
HbSS crisis Mx
analgesia (morphine), rewarming, ABx, O2, IV fluids, transfulsion if required
haemophillia mode of inheritance
X-linked
haemophilia A is due to a deficiency of
factor VIII
haemophilia B is due to a deficiency of
factor IX
long term sequelae of childhood ca Rx
2’ ca, educational difficulties, growth, infertility
when to do a MRI with a port wine stain
if it’s in the trigeminal distribution
strawberry naevi present
in 1st month
course of a strawberry naevi
get larger before it regresses by 5y
molluscum contagiosum is caused by
pox virus
erythema toxicum appearance
erythematous base with small pustules in the newborn period
erythematous base with small pustules in the newborn period describes
erythema toxicum
features of Kleinfelter’s S
tall stature, small testicular V, delayed puberty, gynaecomastia
Kleinfelter’s karyotype
47XXY
features of Marfan’s S
myopia, lens dislocation, arachnodactly, arm span > height, hypermobility, aortic arch abnormalities, mitral valve prolapse, chest wall deformity
precocious puberty ages
<8 for girls, <9 for boys
tall stature, small testicular V, delayed puberty, gynaecomastia are features of
Kleinfelter’s S
47XXY is the karyotype of
Kleinfelter’s S
myopia, lens dislocation, arachnodactly, arm span > height, hypermobility, aortic arch abnormalities, mitral valve prolapse, chest wall deformity are features of
Marfan’s
growing pains are usually more troublesome at
night
SUFE Mx
Sx fixation
grenstick # describes
one side of the bone buckes and the other side is intact
Colles # describes
of ulnar + radius, distal end slides back + shortens it
Salter-Harris # describes
a Colles # that occurs through the growth plate
one side of the bone buckes and the other side is intact describes
greenstick #
of ulnar + radius, distal end slides back + shortens it describes
Colles #
a Colles # that occurs through the growth plate describes
Salter-Harris #
osteogenesis imperfecta mode of inheritance
AD, variable penetrance
DDH risk factors
breech, first born, FH, clubbed foot, oligohydramnios, macrosomia
DDH Mx
US at 6/52, ortho referral, harness for 6/52
breech, first born, FH, clubbed foot, oligohydramnios, macrosomia are risk factors for
DDH
features of HIE
poor feeding, altered tone, seizure activity, irritability, hyperventillation
SE of Na valproate
increased apetite, weight gain, hair loss, liver failure
memory loss causing inability to orientate oneself
topographical
memory loss causing inability to recall personal life events
autobiographical
memory loss causing inability to remember how to do things e.g. ride a bike
proceedural
memory loss causing inability to recall facts
semantic
topographical memory loss describes
inability to orientate oneself
autobiographical memory loss describes
inability to recall personal life events
proceedural memory loss describes
inability to remember how to do things e.g. ride a bike
schemantic memory loss describes
inability to recall facts
perseverence describes
answering the 1st Q correctly then using the same answer for all subsequent Q’s
perseverence is seen in
dementia
confabulation describes
false memories occur, giving wrong answers, trying to cover up deficit, invents fantastical stories
confabulation is seen in
organic brain damage e.g. alcholism
affect illusion describes
mood influences the illusion e.g. frightened + see dressing gown as person
completion illusion describes
lack of attention to stimulus therefore incorrect interpretation e.g. misreading in book
pareidolic illusions
shapes being seen in other objects e.g. images in the clouds
extracampine hallucination describes
hallucination beyond range of sensation
functional hallucination describes
hallucination only when external stimulus present in same modality e.g. hearing voices when hearing classical music
hypnagogic hallucinations describe
hallucinations when going to sleep
hypnopompic hallucination describe
hallucinations when waking up
reflex hallucinations describe
hallucination only when external stimulus present in different modality e.g. hearing voices when child looks at them
answering the 1st Q correctly then using the same answer for all subsequent Q’s describes
perseverence
false memories occur, giving wrong answers, trying to cover up deficit, invents fantastical stories describes
confabulation
mood influences the illusion e.g. frightened + see dressing gown as person describes
affect illusion
lack of attention to stimulus therefore incorrect interpretation e.g. misreading in book describes
completion illusion
shapes being seen in other objects e.g. images in the clouds describes
parelolic illusion
hallucination beyond range of sensation desribes
extracampine hallucinations
hallucination only when external stimulus present in same modality e.g. hearing voices when hearing classical music describes
functional hallucination
hallucinations when going to sleep describes
hypnagogic hallucination
hallucinations when waking up describes
hypnopompic hallucination
hallucination only when external stimulus present in different modality e.g. hearing voices when child looks at them describes
reflex hallucination
autochthonous delusion describes
a delusion that occurs out of the blue
autoscopy desribes
sensation of seeing oneself
delusional atmosphere aka
delusional mood
delusional atmosphere describes
state of perplexity/bewilderment when sufferers feel that st is going on but w/o being able to state exactly what
delusional memory describes
recall of an event interpreted with delusional meaning
a delusion that occurs out of the blue is called
autochthonous delusion
sensation of seeing oneself describes
autoscopy
state of perplexity/bewilderment when sufferers feel that st is going on but w/o being able to state exactly what describes
delusional atmosphere
recall of an event interpreted with delusional meaning describes
delusional memory
logoclonia describes
repeating the last sylable of a word
logoclonia is seen in
PD
repeating the last sylable of a word describes
logoclonia
PTSD symptoms have to be present for at least
1/12
clanging describes
when words are used based on thier similarities in sound
when words are used based on thier similarities in sound describes
clanging
medical Mx of delirium
low dose haloperidol
Hebephrenic schizophrenia describes
predominance of thought disorder + affective symptoms (factuous + childlike), social withdrawal is common
Hebephrenic schiophrenia aka
disorganised schizophrenia
residual schizophrenia describes
late-stage schizophrenia where +ve symptoms replaces with -ve ones
simple schizophrenia describes
no overt psychotic symptoms
predominance of thought disorder + affective symptoms (factuous + childlike), social withdrawal is common describes
Hebephrenic schizophrenia
disorganised schizophrenia aka
Heberphrenic schizophrenia
late-stage schizophrenia where +ve symptoms replaces with -ve ones describes
residual schizophrenia
no overt psychotic symptoms describes
simple schizophrenia
clozapone causes (risk)
agranulocytosos/neutropenia
Mx of tardive dyskinesia
reduce dose of antipsychotic
schizoaffective disorders describes
schizophrenia + affective disorder e.g. mania, both present in same episode
schizotypal dosirder describes
eccentric behaviours + beliefs that may mimic schizophrenia but w/o psycosis
schizophrenia + affective disorder e.g. mania, both present in same episode descries
schizoaffective disorder
eccentric behaviours + beliefs that may mimic schizophrenia but w/o psycosis describes
schizotypal disorder
dysthymia describes
chronic low grade mood disorder
cyclothymia describes
persistent instability of mood
hypomania describes
elevated mood that interferes with ADLs but not severely + no psychotic symptoms
core features of depression
low mood, anhedonia, anergia
biological symptoms of depression include
change in apetite, weight change, sleep change, loss of libido, diurnal variation in mood
psychological features of depression
guilt, hopelessness, suicidal ideation
chronic low grade mood disorder describes
dysthymia
persistent instability of mood describes
cyclothymia
elevated mood that interferes with ADLs but not severely + no psychotic symptoms describes
hypomania
agaraphobia describes
fear of situations that one might not be able to escape from, avoidance of these situations
social phobia describes
fear of particular social situations e.g. pubic speaking
Charles Bonnet S describes
complex visual hallucinations the occur in people with severe visual impairment e.g. AMD, insight is retained
mneumonic to remeber factors that comprise personality
OCEAN
OCEAN stands for
openness, conscienciousness, exraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism
antisocial personality disorder describes
emotionally cold, no remorse, forensic Hx
dependent personality disorder usually comes to attention
once partner dies
schizoid personality disorder describes
isolated, aloof, emotionally detached, few friends/relationships
anakastic personality disorder describes
preoccupied by rules and schedules, perfecionist, overly pedantic, rigid, stubborn, difficult
anakastic personality disorder aka
OC personality disorder
histrionic personality disorder describes
overly dramatic displays, occasional DSH, attention seeking
EUPD
intense + unstable relationships, go to great lengths to avoid being abandoned
complex visual hallucinations the occur in people with severe visual impairment e.g. AMD, insight is retained describes
Charles Bonnet S
emotionally cold, no remorse, forensic Hx describes
antisocial PD
isolated, aloof, emotionally detached, few friends/relationships describes
schizoid PD
preoccupied by rules and schedules, perfecionist, overly pedantic, rigid, stubborn, difficult describes
anakastic PD
overly dramatic displays, occasional DSH, attention seeking describes
histrionic PD
intense + unstable relationships, go to great lengths to avoid being abandoned describes
EUPD
Wernike’s encephalopathy triad
ataxia, confusion, opthalmoplegia
characteristics fo Korsakoff’s
amnesia with N consciousness
ca most likelt to metastasise to the spine
breast, prostate, L, thyroid, renal
Rx of ca induced hypercalcaemia
fluids, bisphosphonates (pamidronate)
Rx of acute hypercalcaemia
fluids (only use bisphosphonates if ca induced)
three most common causes of hypercalcaemia
ca, hyperparathyroidism, sarcoid
adjuvent therapy describes
post-Sx Rx
neoadjuvent therapy describes
pre-Sx Rx
radical therapy describes
Rx with curative intent
CEA is a tumour marker for
CRC
AFP is a tumour marker for
HCC
B-hCG is a tumour marker for
seminomas, teratomas, choriocarcinomas
CA19-9 is a tumour marker for
pancreatic
post-Sx Rx for ca is called
adjuvent
pre-Sx Rx for ca is called
neo-adjuvent
Rx with curative intent for ca is called
radical
tumour marker for CRC is
CEA
tumour marker for HCC is
AFP
tumour marker for seminomas/teratomas/choriocarcinomas is
B-hCG
tumour marker for pancreatic ca is
CA19-9
oesophageal ca types + locations
upper2/3 = SCC, lower 1/3 = adenocarcinoma, risk factor = GORD
small cell L ca is sensitive to
chemo
ca which may cause SIADH
L, prostate, thymus, pancreatic, lymphoma
SIADH results
low serum osmolality, high urinary osmolality
symptoms of SIADH
confusion N, irritability
initial Rx of SIADH
fluid restriction
low serum osmolality, high urinary osmolality suggests
SIADH