w/c 13/01 Flashcards
1
Q
how is sciatica mx
A
4-6 weeks NSAID with PPI cover
then refer if sx not resolved
2
Q
how is MG diagnosed
A
anti achr antubodies
EMG nerve conduction studies
tensilon test
3
Q
what imaging is done after someone has confirmed MG
A
mediastinum to look for thymoma with CT or MRI
4
Q
MG mx
A
pyroidostigmine
acutely IVIG and plasma exchange
oral steroids (not acutely)
immunosupressants
5
Q
acute anal fissure mx
A
stool soften with ispaghula husk
analgesia
topical anaesthetic
6
Q
first line for low back pain
A
NSAIDs
7
Q
what pneumonia does the flu predispose people to
A
staph aureus
8
Q
what should you give to someone on prednisolone before they have surgery
A
hydrocortisone
9
Q
what contraception increases risk of weight gain
A
depo provera
10
Q
what imaging is used to screen for DDH
A
ultrasound
11
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