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Individuals who require a co-test (with regards to CST) (5)

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  • Sx: PCB, IMB, PMB
  • Undergoing test-of-cure following treatment of HSIL
  • Previous total hysterectomy with a history of HSIL without a completed TOC
  • Previous been treated for a glandular abnormality, including adenocarcinoma in situ
  • Were exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES) in utero
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32yoF Jenny, identifies as Aborginal, presents for rpt CST as had HPV non-16/18 on testing 12months ago with low risk LBC. You complete HPV DNA testing + co-test as required. Once again it is positive for HPV non16/18, and still low risk (negative,pLSIL or LSIL).
What is your management plan?

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Direct referral to colposcopy.
- this is special circumstance
12month rpt testing for prev positive non 16/18 with low risk LBC
-> standard is to rpt again at 12mo
-> direct referral for colposcopy for:
- Women >50
- ATSI patients
- Overdue for screening by >2yrs at initial screen

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Post partum - when is COCP contra-indicated?

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Breastfeeding 0-6wks (cat 4)
Non breastfeeding 0-3wks
- cat 4 if other VTE risk factors, cat 3 if no other RF

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37yo F presents seeking COCP as in new relationship. No recent partners, otherwise well. 2STD weekly, quit smoking 6 months ago.
Advice for COCP

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COCP contra-indicated!
Age >35 + smoking = Cat 3 or 4, UNLESS stopped >1yr ago
Stopped >1yr, or smoking+<35 = cat 2

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COCP cut-off with obesity

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BMI >35 = cat 4 contra for COCP
30-34 = cat 2

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VTE-related risk factors to consider prior to prescribing COCP (4)?

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COCP = cat 3 or 4:
- Current or previous VTE
- 1st degree relative <45 with VTE
- Major surgery with prolonged immobilization
- Immobility unrelated to surgery (eg. wheelchair)

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COCP Cat3+4 categories (8)

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  • Peripartum
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • HTN
  • IHD
  • CVA/TIA
  • VTE
  • Breast cancer
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IUD Contra-indications (4)

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Current PID
Initiating with gonorrhoea or chlamydia
Initiating with unexplained vaginal bleeding
Hormonal IUD - Breast cancer hx

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Folic acid for low + high risk
AND who is high risk (5)

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0.5 mg/day for average risk for 1 month prior -> first trimester
5mg for high risk
- Anticonvulsant on
- Pre-pregnancy diabetes
- Previous history of child with NTD
- BMI >30
- Risk of malabsorption

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Antenatal testing for T21 for high risk screening results (3)

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  • Do nothing
  • CVS: 11-14wks
  • Amniocentesis: after 15wks
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28F, presents 32wks pregnant concerned that baby hasnt been moving much. Had a big day, very busy. Tried call maternity, but advised GP review.
Examines well, normal obs, FHR 150bpm.
What are your steps in management?

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Urgent referral to obstetric unit of CTG

All pts presenting with decreased foetal movements from 28wks -> refer in

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Causes of dyspareunia (4)

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  1. Insufficient lubrication
  2. Inflammation/infection
  3. Vaginismus
  4. Pudenal neuralgia
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Treatment options for dyspareunia (with unknown cause) - 3

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  1. Manage psycho social stress around intercourse
  2. Refer to pelvic floor physio therapist
  3. Refer to psychologist for behavioral interventions
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Person wanting not to breast feed after birth. What single management step?

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Stat dose of Cabergoline (dopamine agonist)

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23F, 3wks post partum, breast feeding. Feeling little unwell, low grade fever, tender red area in lower outer quadrant of breast.
Management steps? (5)

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  1. Continue to breast feed
  2. Oral analgesia - paracetamol QID
  3. Cold packs
  4. Oral antibiotics - flucloxacillin QID for 5-10days
  5. Review in 24-48hrs to ensure improvement
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Advice if needing to increase milk supply (6)

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  1. Hold baby skin-to-skin at breast
  2. Ensure good attachment
  3. Breast feed frequently - Q2-3H
  4. Switch feed
  5. Express after breastfeeds
  6. Oral domperidone TDS
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KFP: Features on exam that support PCOS (7)

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  • High BMI
  • Hirsutism
  • Acne
  • Acanthosis nigricans
  • skin tags involving neck/axillae
  • Striae
  • Signs of hypothyroid
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KFP: History to ask if suspecting ovarian cancer? (4)

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  1. Abdo bloating or increased abdo girth
  2. Early satiety
  3. Urinary frequency/urgency
  4. Pelvic or abdo pain
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POP important points (5)

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  1. POP only effective if taken within 3hr window
  2. Takes 3 days to become effective (unless start during period)
  3. Back up contraceptive for 48hrs if missed, ie. until 3 pills taken as normal
  4. Often changes menstrual bleeding
  5. Vomitting/diarrhoea withing 3hrs can decrease effectiveness

Rule of 3 - 3 hours, 3 days to effect + if missed

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KFP: Relevant counselling points for Depot contraception (5)

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  1. Contraceptive for at most 14wks
  2. Can cause uncertain + long delay to fertility (8mo - 2years)
  3. Irregular bleeing
  4. Can accelerate bone loss with long term use
  5. Takes 7 days to become effective
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What anti-depressant to start in post-natal depression

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  • setraline for mod-severe depression
  • avoid fluoxetine in breast feeding
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Risk factors for Ectopic (5)

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  1. Previous ectopic
  2. previous tubal surgery (or tubal pathology)
  3. Previous genital infection (PID, chlamydia, gonorrhoea)
  4. IUD - even after discontinuation
  5. In-utero DES exposure
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65F with 6mo of urge incontinence. Initial investigations that will help with assessment (4 - non exhaustive)

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  1. Urine MCS
  2. Bladder diary
  3. Fasting glucose
  4. Renal tract US with PVR
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49F, 3 irregular light periods in last 7 months, in addition to hot flushes and low libido. Wanting HRT.
Should she have continuous, cyclical or other?

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A. Continuous estrogen with CYCLICAL progesterone

Peri-menopause = cyclical progesterone
Post-menopausal = continuous estrogen+progesterone
No uterus = can use just estrogen

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DDx for post-menopausal bleeding (5)
1. Endometrial cancer 2. Endometrial polyp 3. Endometrial Hyperplasia 4. Vaginal atrophy 5. Cervical cancer
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4, 5, 12 rule ?
Endometrial thickness cut-off for referral for endometrial sampling - >4mm for post-menopausal - >5mm for perimenopausal - >12mm for pre-menopausal
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Routine investigations for first trim antenatal visit (9)
- FBE - BG + Abs - Rubella Ab - Syphilis serology - Hep B serology - Hep C serology - HIV serology - Mid stream urine - CST if overdue
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Indications for anti-D in first trimester (5)
1. Abortion (after 10wks, for STOP or MTOP) 2. Miscarriage 3. Chorionic Villus Sampling 4. Ectopic pregnancy 5. Molar pregnancy
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TORCH exposures to pregnancy that we worry about? (7)
T-toxoplasmosis O-Other (Hep B, VZV, Parvo) R-Rubella C-CMV H-HSV
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KFP: Discussion points re CST (4)
1. Recommended 5 yearly testing 2. Option of self collect 3. Can detect HPV before it can cause cervical cancer 4. Will need further follow-up if HPV detected
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KFP: Non-pharma management for women presenting with hot flushes (4)
1. CBT or mindfulness for stress reduction 2. 10% wt loss / BMI <25 3. Hypnosis 4. Lower room temp at night
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KFP: Hx to ask to assess suitability for MHT (which are essentially the risks) (5)
1. Current/previous/FHx hormone dependent cancer 2. Any recent unexplained vaginal bleeding 3. Previous IHD, TIA, CVA 4. Previous VTE 5. Known active liver disease
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Need for contraception at menopause (2) + what if on prog-only contraception (2)
If FMP >50yo - need contraception for 1yr then cease If FMP <50 - need for 2yrs then cease If on prog-only + ammenorrhoeic: - >50yo + single FSH >30, cont contraception for 1yr then cease - if FSH <30 - rpt FSH in 12mo, then as above
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Only time breast symptoms don't need imaging straight away AND how to manage
Hx + Ex must be consistent with: No lump or discrete lesion OR Finding consistent with hormonal change Treat any pain, Review in 6-8wks immediately after a period Imaging if problem persists
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Pt with breast lump, sent for US -> benign results. What is the next step (2)
1. If simple symptomatic cyst -> FNA 2. If solid lesion or complex cyst -> non excisional core biopsy or FNA cytology
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37 yro with breast lump - best imaging modality
US + Mammography - both if >35 - if <35 - just US to start with
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Criteria for breast discharge for that can by observed before referral (4) + Mx
<60 Bilateral and/or only on expression No discrete lesion on ex Negative for blood Mx Advise to cease expression Image with mammography +- US Review in 2-3 months
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KFP: Management steps in adult who has been sexually assaulted (6)
1. Offer reporting to local police 2. Referral to local Sexual Assault + Family Violence centre 3. Assess suicide risk 4. Discuss emergency contraception if <120hrs 5. Discuss PEP if <72hrs 6. Arrange early follow-up
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Treatment of UTI/cystitis in pregnancy
1st line - oral nitrofurantoin QID for 5/7 2nd line - Cefalexin BD for 5/7
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Recurrent miscarriage causes (7):
1. Advanced maternal age 2. Maternal obesity (or significantly underweight) 3. Smoking or etoh 4. Anatomical - congenital uterine abnormality 5. Endocrine - PCOS, DM, Thydroid, hyperprolactinaemia 6. Thrombophilias - acquired (antiphospholipid) + hereditary 7. Genetic
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Recurrent miscarriage investigations (5):
1. Pelvic US - Exclude anatomical 2. TSH 3. Prolactin 4. Antiphospholipid screen - anticardiolipin Abs, lupus anticoagulant Abs 5. Products of conception for karyotype
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Management plan for menopause
Education - AMS handout or Jeane Hailes Pharma - SNRI, gabapentin HRT Non pharma - limit ETOH, limits smoking, yoga Lifestyle/SNAP - as above Preventative Referral - CBT if above fails, support groups Review - 4wks maximum for initial review

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