Stuff I have got wrong is the past 3 Flashcards
Which HRT increases the risk of breast cancer the most?
Combined HRT
not oestrogen only
What is the most common cause of necrotising fasciitis?
Strep pyogenes
What is the MOST common complication from surgery to remove a fibroid?
Adhesions
What is used to highlight abnormal cervical cells during colposcopy?
Acetic acid
What nerves does chant Marie tooth affect?
PNS/ lower motor neurones
sx = weakness, high foot arches, LMN signs
What nerves does hereditary spastic paraparesis affect?
Upper motor neurone
sx = spasticity, hyperreflexia and gait disturbance
What percent occlusion should carotid endarterectomy be performed?
> 50% + symptoms of stroke
What is the likely STI if 6 polymorphs are seen on microscopy?
Chlamydia (if no -ve diplococci to suggest gonorrhoea then assume chlamydia)
When should a referral to a fertility service be made if a couple is having difficulty conceiving?
- Under 35 = 12 months
- Over 35 = 6 months
How is recurrent thrush treated?
- Induction regime = fluconazole every 3 days for 3 doses (1 dose every 3 days)
- Maintenance = weekly fluconazole for 6 months
What is a blood finding in anorexia nervosa (5)?
- Raised serum cholesterol
- Raised growth hormone
- Raised cortisol
- Low sex hormone levels
- Deranged electrolytes (most are low)
What is the most common benign brain tumour in children?
(Pilocytic astrocytoma)
What antibiotic most commonly reduces the seizure threshold?
Ciprofloxacin
What two hormones can be given to treat turners syndrome?
- Growth hormone (somatotropin) - to increase growth
- Oestrogen - secondary sexual characteristic
What is the imaging for orbital cellulitis?
CT orbit with contrast