Y4 zero to finals mix 2 Flashcards
pH bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas
pH >4.5
pH candidiasis
pH <4.5
candidiasis diagnosis
charcoal swab with microscopy
candidiasis mx
clotrimazole cream intravaginal (5g 10%)clotrimazole pessary (500mg)3 doses of clotrimazole pessaries 200mg 3 nightsoral antifungal tablets: fluconazole (150mg)
sex vs candidiasis medication
antifungals can damage latex condoms and impair spermicides: so ALTERNATIVE contraceptive for 5 days after use
Chalmydia trichomatis
gram -ve bacteriaintracellylar organismMOST COMMON STI IN UK
Chlamydia diagnosis
NAAT - nucleic acid amplification tests
chlamydia tx
doxycycline 100mg 2x daily for 7 days-contraindicated in pregnancy/brestfeedingAzithromycin 1g stat then 500mg 1x for 2dErythromycin 500mg 4x day for 7dErythromycin 500mg 2x dayfor 14 daysAmoxicillin 500mg 3x daily for 7 days
LGV
painless ulcer and painful lymphadenopathy Doxycycline 100mg 2x daily for 21 days
Gonnorhoea
gram -ve dipoloccus| infects mucous membranes with columnar epithelium (endocervix, urethra, rectum, conjunctiva, pharynx)
gonorrhoea symptoms
discharge odourlessdysuriapelvic painor epidydimo-orchitis
Gonorrhoea diagnossi
NAAT
gonorrhoea tx
A single dose of intramuscular ceftriaxone 1g if the sensitivities are NOT knownA single dose of oral ciprofloxacin 500mg if the sensitivities ARE known
complication of gonococcal conjunctivitis in neonate
Neonatal conjunctivitis is called ophthalmia neonatorum (sepsis, blindness)
disseminated gonoccoal infection
complication of untreated gonoccoal infection, bacteria spreads to skin and jointsnon-specific skin lesionsjoint aches and painsarthritis that moves between jointsTenosynovitisSystemic symptoms
Mycoplasma genitalium and dx
non gonococcal urethritisFirst urine sample in the morning for menVaginal swabs (can be self-taken) for women
mycoplasma genitalium tx
Doxycycline 100mg 2x day for 7dthenAzithromycin 1g stat then 500mg OD for 2 days (unless it is known to be resistant to macrolides)If pregnant/breastfeeding: NO Doycycline
PID causes
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (severe PID)Chlamydia trachomatisMycoplasma genitalium
PID symptoms
Pelvic tendernesscervical excitiationcervicitispurulent dischargefeverdysuria, dyspareunia
PID tx
A single dose of intramuscular ceftriaxone 1g (to cover gonorrhoea)Doxycycline 100mg 2xday for 14 days (chlamydia and Mycoplasma genitalium)Metronidazole 400mg 2x day for 14 days ( anaerobes such as Gardnerella vaginalis)
complications of PID
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome| nflammation and infection of the liver capsule, leading to adhesions between the liver and peritoneum.
trichomonas
protozoan flagellaswab from posterior fornix of vaginapH >4.5forthy yellow-greenfishy smellstrawberry cervix (colpitis macularis)tx Metronidazole
HSV
cold sores (hepres labialis) and genital herpesHSV 1 and HSV 2multiple painful ulcersviral PCR
HSV tx
aciclovir1* genital herpes treat with acyclovir (if contracted before 28weeks gestation) - acyclovir at infection and prophylactic aciclovir from 36w. if asymptomatic -> vaginal delivery1*genital herpes after 28 weeks treat with acyclovir until delivery, C section
HIV most common type
HIV -1| virus enters and destroys CD4 T=helper cells
AIDS defining ilness
Kaposi’s sarcomaPneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP)Cytomegalovirus infectionCandidiasis (oesophageal or bronchial)LymphomasTuberculosis
when to test for HIV
can be negative up to 3 months post exposureAntibody testing for HIVPCR testing for viral load
CD4 in HIV
500-1200 cells/mm3 is the normal range| Under 200 cells/mm3 is considered end-stage HIV (AIDS) and puts the patient at high risk of opportunistic infections
PCP prophylaxis
co-trimoxazole (septrin)
HIV and birth
vaginal delivery if <50 copies/mlC section if >50 copiesIV zidovudine given to mother >10 000Bebo:if mother <50: zidovudine 4wif mother >50: zidovudine, lamivudine, nevirapine for 4w
PEP
ART therapy| Truvada (emitricitabine and tenofovir) and raltegravir, for 28d
Syphilisi
teponema pallidumspirochetespiral-shaped bacteriaincubation period 21d
stages of syphilis
1: painless ulcer, chancre, local painless lymphadenopathy2 systemic symptoms, condylomata lata resolves after 3-12 weeks3* gummas/gummatous lesions and cardiovascular and neurological complicationsneurosyphilis - in CNS (ocular syphilis, tabes dorsalis)
syphilis dx
antibody testing| samples for dark field microscopy or PCR
syphilis tx
deep IM benzathine benzylpenicillin alternative: ceftriaxone, amoxicillin, docycyline
UKMEC
UKMEC 1: No restriction in use (minimal risk)UKMEC 2: Benefits generally outweigh the risksUKMEC 3: Risks generally outweigh the benefitsUKMEC 4: Unacceptable risk (typically this means the method is contraindicated)
What contraception to avoid in breast cacncer?
avoid any hormonal contraception and go for the copper coil or barrier methods
What contraception to avoid in cervical/endometrial cancer?
avoid the intrauterine system (i.e. Mirena coil)
what contraception to avoid in Wilson’s disease?
avoid copper coil
RF to avoid COCP
Uncontrolled hypertension (particularly ≥160 / ≥100)Migraine with auraHistory of VTE>35yo smoking >15 cigarettes/dayMajor surgery with prolonged immobilityVascular disease or strokeIschaemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy or atrial fibrillationLiver cirrhosis and liver tumoursSystemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome
when should progestogen injection (Depo provera) be stopped?
before 50yo due to risk of osteoporosis
lactational amenorrhoea
effective as contraception for up to 6 months after birth. Women must be fully breastfeeding and amenorrhoeic (no periods)
IUS/IUD in breastfeeding?
can be inserted either within 48 hours of birth or more than 4 weeks after birth
COCP and rbreastfeeding
should be avoided in breastfeeding and can’t be started <6w after childbrith
COCP MOA
prevents ovulation progesterone thickens mucusprogesterons recued endometrial proliferation
2 types of COCP
monophasic (same amount of hormone in each pill)| multiphasic (varying amounts of hormone to match normal cyclical changes)
COCP with lower risk of VTE
progesterone as levonorgester or norethisterone
1st line COCP for PMS
Yasmin - the ones with drospirenone (help with water retention, bloating, modd changes)
COCP in treatemtn of acne/hirsutism
Dianette - with cuproterone acetate, but high risk of VTE
COCP benefits
improves PMS, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhoea, reduced risk of endometrial , ovarian, colon cancer
starting COCP
no additional contraception if starting in 1st 5 days of cycleif after 5 days, requres extra contraception for 7 days
how to switch COCPs?
take one pack after the other with no pill free interval
swithing from POP to COCP
switch at any time but 7days extra contracceptionunless switching from desogestrel which inhibits ovulation, then no extras
when to stop COCP
4 weeks before major operation
the only POP UKMEC 4
active breast cancer
POP MOA
Thickening the cervical mucusAltering the endometrium and making it less accepting of implantationReducing ciliary action in the fallopian tubes
starting POP
if starting on days 1-5 no extrasif after day 5, additional contraception is required for 48h.if switching from POP - extra contraception for 48h (best to switch during hormone free period)
progesterone only injection (DMPA)
IM or SC every 12-13 weeks, medroxyrpogesterone acetatedepo provera: IM sayana press: SC self injectionnoristerat - norethisterone for 8 weeks, altrnative
progesterone only injection (DMPA)
IM or SC every 12-13 weeks, medroxyrpogesterone acetatedepo provera: IM sayana press: SC self injectionnoristerat - norethisterone for 8 weeks, altrnative
progesterone only injection (DMPA)
IM or SC every 12-13 weeks, medroxyrpogesterone acetatedepo provera: IM sayana press: SC self injectionnoristerat - norethisterone for 8 weeks, altrnative
Progesterone injection MOA
inhibits ovulationthickens mucusalters endometrium
when to do progesterone injection
day 1-5 of cycle| if after that, 7 days extra contraception
SE of progesterone injection
1) weight gain2) osteoporosisalopeciareduced libidodelays return to fertilitymood changesbenefits: recued sickle cell crisis severity, improved endometriosis or dysmenorrhoea
progesterogen only implant +MOA
lasts 3 yearsnexplanon (etonogestrel)inhibits ovulationthickens mucusalterns endometrium
age of sexual consent
13 yo
IUD and smear - organism
actinomyces like organisms
UPSI
Levonorgestrel within 72 hours of UPSIUlipristal within 120 hours of UPSICopper coil within 5 days of UPSI, or within 5 days of the estimated date of ovulation
levonorgestrel Emergency contraception
COCP or POP can be started immediately additional 7 days condoms COCPadditional 2 days condoms POP
Levonorgestrel doses
1.5mg as a single dose| 3mg as a single dose in women above 70kg or BMI above 26
Ullipristal (EllaOne) emergency contraception
single dose (30mg)wait 5 days until starting the combined pill or progestogen-only pill after taking ulipristalcndoms 7days cocp, 2days pop
Ulipristal restriction
Breastfeeding - avoid 7d post ulipristal| Avoid in pts with asthma (Severe)
female hormone testing in intertility
serum LH FSH days 2-5 (high LH PCOS, high FSH poor ovarian reserve)serum progesterone on day 21 (or 7 days before period) (rise incidates ovulation)
how to stimulate ovulation
clomifene letrozole (aromatase inhibitor)gonadotropins ovarian drillingmetformin
Azoospermia
absence of sperm in the semen.
Cryptozoospermia
very few sperm in the semen sample (less than 1 million / ml).
Polyspermia (or polyzoospermia)
high number of sperm in the semen sample (more than 250 million per ml).
Normospermia (or normozoospermia)
normal characteristics of the sperm in the semen sample.
Oligospermia
reduced number of sperm in semen sampleMild oligospermia (10 to 15 million / ml)Moderate oligospermia (5 to 10 million / ml)Severe oligospermia (less than 5 million / ml)
IVF steps
Suppressing the natural menstrual cycleOvarian stimulationOocyte collectionInsemination / intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)Embryo cultureEmbryo transfer
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
complication of ovarian stimulation during IVF infertility treatment- increase in VEGR increased vascular permeability- oedema, ascites, hypovolaemia- raised renin level- Haematocrist indicates dehydration
Prevention of gout
Allopurinol (inhibits xanthine oxidase)| 100mg OD titrated to serum uric acid of 300umol/L
Allopurinol interactions
Azathioprine (allopurinol increases azathioprine dose so low dose allopurinol 1/4)Cyclophosphamide (allopurinol reduces renal clearance -> marrow toxicity)Theophylline (allopurinol inhibits it’s breakdown)
Alpha blockers use
HTNBPHSE: postural hypotensionDrowsinessConfusion
Alpha blockers examples
Postural hypotensionDrowsinessDyspnoea
Sildenafil contraindications
Nitrates and nicorandil
Oculogyric crisis in overdose. Drug
AntipsychoticsMetoclopramide(Extrapyramidal Side effect)
Lithium toxicity precipitants
ThiazidesBendroflumethazideACE inhibitors and Angiogensin IINSAIDMetronidazole
Digoxin antibody
Digibind
Lactic acidosis risk?
Suspend Metformin in illness like diarrhoea and vomiting
Serotonin syndrome drugs (causative)
SSRIEcstasyAmphetamineMAO inhibitors
Heroin overdose
Respiratory depression| CNS depression
Cocaine overdose
Chest painMood changesCardiac symptoms
Aminoglycoside antibiotics
Ototoxicity + nephrotoxicity
Severe renal impairment VTE prophylaxis
LMWH - allowed in <30 creatinine but high bleeding risk| -> Unfractioned heparin 1st line
Anion gap normal and formula
10-18| Na+ + K+) - (Cl- + HCO3-
Ethylene glycol toxicity
Metabolic acidosis with high anion gap
Cyclosporin se
Everything highHTNhigh fluidHigh K+Hair, gums, glucose(It is immunosuppressant)
Which diuretics should not be combined?
Amiloride + Spironolactone| Both potassium sparing
Drugs causing urinary retention
TCA (Amitryptyline)AntipsychoticsAntihistamineOpioidsNSAID
TCA overdose
Amitryptyline or dothiepin, dusolepin
Dry mouth Dilated pupilsAgitation Sinus tachy Blurred vision QT prolongationComaMetabolic acidosisSeizures Arrhythmias
Tuberculosis drugs SE
Rifampicin (orange secretions, p450 inducer, hepatotoxicity)Isoniazid (hepatitis, agranylocytosis, peripheral neuropathy B6)Pyrazinamide (hyperuricaemia, hepatitis)Ethambutol (optic neuritis, loss of colour vision)
P450 inducers
CRAP GPSSSCarbamazepineRifampicinAlcohol (chronic) Phenytoin
GriseofluvinPhenobarbitalSulphonylureaSmokingSt John wort
Inhibitors of p450 (will cause toxicity)
Sick faces . Com (+ grapefruit)
Sodium valproateIsoniazid ChloramphenicolKetoconazoleFluconazoleAlcohol Acute, Amiodarone, Allopurinol CimetidineErythromycinSulfonamides, Sertraline/Fluoxetine .CiprofloxacinOmeprazoleMetronidazole
Heparin mechanism of action
Activates: antithrombin IIIInhibits: thrombin, factors Xa, IXa, XIa, XIIa
LMWH mechanism of action
Activates: antithrombin IIIinhibits: factor Xa
Salicylate overdose
Respiratory alkalosis followed by metabolic acidosis
TinnitusAnxietySeizuresSweatingLethargyHypervention
Serotonin syndrome
SSRI/ MAOI/ ecstasyOnset hours Hyperreflexia, Clonus, dilated pupils Tachycardia, HTNpyrexia, rigidityIV fluids, benzodiazepinesMx cyproheptadine, chlorpromazine
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
caused by antipsychotics Slow onset hours-daysHyporeflexes, rigidity (lead-pipe) normal pupilsTachycardia, HTNpyrexia, rigidityIV fluids, benzodiazepinesMx: dantrolene
Organophopshate insecticide poisoning
SalivationLacrimationUrinationDiarrhoea+ Small pupilsMx: atropine
Galactorrhoea treatment
Dopamine agonist (eg ropinirole)
Paracetamol overdose biochemistry
ALP and AST in 10,000
Ecstasy/ MDMA overdose
Agitation, confusion, anxiety, ataxiaTachycardia, HTNfever Hyponatremia RhabdomyolysisMx: dandrolene
Aminoglycosides examples
Gentamycin Neomycin Tobramycin
ectopic pregnancy location
fallpian tube
ectopic pregnancy risk factors
Previous ectopic pregnancyPrevious pelvic inflammatory diseasePrevious surgery to the fallopian tubesIntrauterine devices (coils)Older ageSmoking
US mass with empty gestational sac
“blob sign”, “bagel sign” or “tubal ring sign’’
tubal ectopic pregnancy vs corpus luteum
corpus luteum moves WITH the ovary| the tubal ectopic moves SEPARATELY to ovary
When should bHCG double?
Every 48h
when should pregnancy be visible on US?
hCG >1500 IU/L
Ectopic expectant management criteria
The ectopic needs to be unrupturedAdnexal mass < 35mmNo visible heartbeatNo significant painHCG level < 1500 IU / l
Ectopic medical management criteria
HCG level must be < 5000 IU / lConfirmed absence of intrauterine pregnancy on ultrasoundThe ectopic needs to be unrupturedAdnexal mass < 35mmNo visible heartbeatNo significant pain
Ectopic surgical management
The ectopic needs to be unrupturedAdnexal mass < 35mmNo visible heartbeatNo significant pain-Laparoscopic salpingectomyLaparoscopic salpingotomy
surgical management of ectopic - prophylaxis
Anti D to Rh negative women
Miscarriage dates criteria
Early <12 weeks gestation| Late >12 weeks gestation
Missed miscarriage
the fetus is no longer alive, but no symptoms have occurred
Threatened miscarriage
– vaginal bleeding with a closed cervix and a fetus that is alive
Inevitable miscarriage
– vaginal bleeding with an open cervix
Incomplete miscarriage
retained products of conception remain in the uterus after the miscarriage
Complete miscarriage
– a full miscarriage has occurred, and there are no products of conception left in the uterus
Anembryonic pregnancy
– a gestational sac is present but contains no embryo
fetal heartbeat
when crown-rump length >7mm
<7mm, no heartbeat
repeat US after >7d then if >7mm and no heartbeat: Non-Viable Pregnancy
Mean gestational sac diameter >25mm without a fetal pole
Repeat after 1 week and confirm Anembryonic pregnancy
Miscarriage medical management
Misoprostol (vaginal suppository or oral dose) - prostaglandin analogue, binds to prostaglandin receptions and softens the cervix, stimulates contractions.
Misoprostol side effects
Heavier bleedingPainVomitingDiarrhoea
Surgical management of miscarriage
Manual vacuum aspiration under local anaesthetic as an outpatient ORElectric vacuum aspiration under general anaestheticProstaglandins (misoprostol) given before surgical management
ERPC - evacuation of retained products of conception
under GAcervix dilated, retained products removed though vaccum aspiration and curettage Key complication: endometritis
Recurrent miscarriage definition
3 or more consecutive miscarriagesinvestigations after: 3 1st trimester, 1 2nd trimester miscarriage
hereditary thrombophilias (miscarriage)
Factor V Leiden (most common)Factor II (prothrombin) gene mutationProtein S deficiency
uterine abnormalities (miscarriage)
Uterine septum (a partition through the uterus)Unicornuate uterus (single-horned uterus)Bicornuate uterus (heart-shaped uterus)Didelphic uterus (double uterus)Cervical insufficiencyFibroids
Chronic Histiocytic Intervillositis (miscarriage)
2nd trimester miscarriagecauses IUGR and IUD deathinfiltrated of mononuclear cells in intervillous space
Ix in recurrent miscarriage
Antiphospholipid antibodiesTesting for hereditary thrombophiliasPelvic ultrasoundGenetic testing of the products of conception from the third or future miscarriagesGenetic testing on parents
latest legal abortion
24w| 1990 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act (switched from 28w)
Medical abortion
Mifepristone (anti-progestogen) - stops the pregnancy and relaxes cervixMisoprostol (24-48h later) - prostaglandin analogue, softens cervix and stimulates contractions>10w gestation, misoprostol every 3h dose until expulsion
Surgical abortion
Cervical dilatation and suction of the contents of the uterus (usually up to 14 weeks)Cervical dilatation and evacuation using forceps (between 14 and 24 weeks)Cervical priming before the procedure to dilate the cervix with Mife, Miso, Osmotic dilators
hyperemesis gravidarum
More than 5 % weight loss compared with before pregnancyDehydrationElectrolyte imbalance
PUQE score
Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis< 7: Mild7 – 12: Moderate> 12: Severe
Antiemetics in pregnancy (in order of safety)
Prochlorperazine (stemetil)CyclizineOndansetronMetoclopramide+ginger and acupressure
Acid reflux treatment in pregnancy
Ranitidine or Omeprazole
When to admit in hyperemesis gravidarum?
Unable to tolerate antiemetics or keep down fluids>5% weight lossKetones (2+) on urine dipstick
complete mole
2 sperms fertilise empty ovum (no genetic material) = no foetal material forms
Partial mole
2 sperms fertilise normal ovum = triple chromosome set, haploid cell
symptoms of molar pregnancy
More severe morning sicknessVaginal bleedingIncreased size of uterusabnormally high hCGThyrotoxicosis
Paracetamol overdose mx
activated charcoal if ingested < 1 hour agoN-acetylcysteine (NAC)liver transplantation
Salicylate overdose mx
urinary alkalinization with IV bicarbonate| haemodialysis
Benzodiazepines overdose mx
Flumazenil (risk of seizures tho)
TCA overdose mx
IV bicarbonate - reduced seizure risk and arrhythmia risk| 1st step is correct the acidosis
Lithium overdose mx
haemodialysis| sodium bicarbonate
Warfarin overdose mx
Vitamin K, prothrombin complex
Heparin overdose mx
Protamine sulphate
B blockers overdose mx
if bradycardic then atropine| in resistant cases glucagon may be used
Etylene glycol
fomepizole - inhibitor of alcohol dehydrogenase| haemodialysis
Methanol poisoning mx
fomepizole or ethanol| haemodialysis
Organophosphate insecticides overdose/poisoning mx
atropine
CO2 poisoning mx
100% oxygen| hyperbaric oxygen
Cyanide poisoning mx
Hydroxocobalamin
Iron overdose mx
Desferrioxamine, a chelating agent
Lithium monitoring
TFT, U&E prior to treatmentLithium levels weekly until stabilised then every 3 monthsTFT, U&E every 6 months
Meig’s syndrome
Benign ovarian tumour AscitesPleural effusion
Caplan syndrome
Swelling and scarring of lungs in RA (in people who breathed in dust, coal, silica)
RA histology
Fibrinoid necrosis surrounded by palisading epithelioid cells
Cribriform plate fx
Panda eyes/ periorbital bruisingRhinorrhoea - CSF leakingDo not use nasogastric tube or nasal airway adjunct - can enter the cranium
Disulfiram reaction
Reaction to medication (or alcohol cessation medication)| Eg metronidazole, disulfiram
Homonymous quadrantopias
Superior - inferior optic radiation temporal lobe lesion (meyers loop)Inferior - superior optic radiation in parietal lobe lesion PITS
Bitemporal hemianopia
Upper quadrant defect - inferior chiasm compression, pituitary tumour Lower quadrant - superior chiasm compression, craniopharyngioma
Smoking and p450
Induces metabolism
Tetralogy of fallot
VSDPulmonary stenosisOverriding aortaRight ventricular hypertrophyEjection systolic murmur left eternal border
Vascular dementia
Sudden stepwise deterioration of cognition Risk factors for vascular diseaseGait disturbance and urinary symptoms Change in mood and concentration
Lewy body dementia
Parkinsonian symptoms Visual hallucinationsSleep behaviour disorders
Frontotemporal dementia
Personality changesLoss of insight Stereotypes behaviours Slowly progressive, onset <70yoFamily history
Travellers diarrhoea cause
Enterotixigenic escherichia coli
POPQ prolapse
Stage 1 cervix prolapses more than 1cm above hymen| Stage 2 - prolapse between 1cm above and 1cm below level of hymen
Acute Subdural haematoma
Elderly on warfarin No head trauma Fluctuating confusions and consciousness
Yersinia enterocolitica
Invasive gastroenteritisMesenteric lymphadenitisErythrema nodosum
Schizoid personality disorder
AloneLonelinessOdd behaviourNo socialisingFlat affect
Schizotypal personality disorder
Magical and weird thinking
Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder
Have Psychotic symptoms
Ottawa ankle rules
X ray is required if: 1) pain 2) - medial malleolus tenderness- lateral malleolus tenderness- inability to bear weight
Absent femoral pulses
Coarctation of the aortaTx balloon angioplastyRe coarctation can occur, plus HTN and CVD
Acute PE and shock - thrombolytic choice
Streptokinase
Supracondylar humerus fx nerve injury
Anterior interosseous nerve injury| Weakness to 2nd finger
Musculocutsneous nerve ix
Atrophy of biceps brachii
Ulnar nerve injury
4th and 5th fingers loss of sensation
Gonorrhoea symptoms
Thick green-yellow discharge from the vaginaPainful urinationBleeding between periods
Chlamydia sx
Pain on urination Vaginal dischargeBleeding between periods
Dyskinesia vs akathisia
Tardive dyskinesia - involuntary movement (chorea movement)| Akathisia - restlesness