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Obstructive respiratory disease spirometry results (2 things)?

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  • FEV1:FVC < 0.7
  • FEV1 < 0.8 predicted
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How is COPD treated if the patient also has asthma?

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  • SABA/ SAMA
  • LABA + ICS (without asthma would be LABA + LAMA)
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How is disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis monitored?

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ESR/CRP

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What is a life threatening complication of rheumatoid arthritis?

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Feltys syndrome:
* Neutropenia
* Splenomegaly
* Rheumatoid arthritis

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Side effects of bisphosphinates?

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  • Osteonecrosis of jaw
  • GI upset e.g. constipation/ diarrhoea
  • Stomach/ oesophageal ulcers
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Sepsis symptoms/ signs?

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  • Fever
  • Rigors
  • Decreased consciousness
  • Night sweats
  • Anaemia
  • Mottled skin
  • Reduced urine output
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What are signs of aortic stenosis on x-ray?

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  • Cardiomegaly (LV hypertrophy)
  • Dilated ascending aorta
  • Pulmonary oedema
  • Calcification of aortic valve
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What benzodiazepine is used for alcohol withdrawal?

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Chlordiazepoxide

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Symptoms of delirium tremors?

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  • Tremors
  • Delusions/ hallucinations
  • Agitation/ confusion
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What do LFTs show in AFLD?

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  • AST raised more than ALT (>2:1)
  • Very high GGT
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What is given for iron deficient anaemia?

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Ferrous sulphate

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What is the most common cause of HAP?

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Is TB obstructive or restrictive?

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Restrictive

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Which leads represent RCA and which LCA?

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  • RCA = lead 2,3 and aVF
  • LCA = lead 1, V1-6, aVL
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What 4 signs may you find on examination of an asthmatic patient?

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  • Hyper-resonant percussion
  • Hyper-inflated chest
  • Tachypnoea
  • Decreased air entry
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What lung cancer is most common in non smokers and is associated with asbestos exposure, and which lung cancer is most strongly associated with smokers?

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Adenocarcinoma
Squamous cell carcinomas are most strongly associated with smoking

17
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What chromosome is most commonly associated with cystic fibrosis?

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Chromosome 7 (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator)

18
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How is syphilis treated?

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Benzathine penicillin

19
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What are the symptoms of a cerebellar stroke?

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  • Ataxia
  • Headache
  • Vertigo
  • Vomiting
20
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What is the most common cause of hepatitis in travellers?

Phase 2a flashcards (Alec's) (13 decks)

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