Travel Health

Question 1

What is the diagnostic for malaria?

Answer 1

Fever upon return from the tropics.

Question 2

When should malaria be referred?

Answer 2

Immediately, for antimalarials. Treat malaria as malaria until proven otherwise.

Question 3

What is the diagnostic for travel sickness?

Answer 3

Nausea and vomiting during travel.

Question 4

What is the treatment for travel sickness?

Answer 4

Anti-histamines. Stugeron, Joy-Rides, Sea-Band if a woman is pregnant

Question 5

What non-pharmacological advice should be given for travel sickness?

Answer 5

Both can cause drowsiness so advise to not drive.
Always take before travel.
Face forwards when travelling.
Avoid alcohol/over-eating.
Suck a sweet (counteracts drug ADR).
Do not read or play games.
Open a window.

Question 6

What is the diagnostic for potential carcinoma?

Answer 6

Mole going wrong:
Asymmetrical.
Bordered.
Colour (the darker, the worse it is).
Diameter.
Elevation and Elongation.

Question 7

When should potential carcinoma be referred?

Answer 7

Immediately for GP assessment.