yhhhh Flashcards
What is Beta-thalassaemia major caused by? (2 things)
- Absence of Beta chains
- On Chromosome 11
What are the CF of Beta-thalassaemia major? (2 things)
What age does it present at?
- Failure to thrive
- Hepatosplenomegaly
Presents in 1st year of life
What will the bloods of Beta-thalassaemia major say? (3 things)
- Microcytic anaemia
- Raised: HbA2 + HbF
- Absent: HbA
How do you manage Beta-thalassaemia major?
Blood transfusion
What is a complication of repeated transfusions in Beta-thalassaemia major management?
How do you overcome this?
Iron overload
Overcome by: Iron chelation agent = Deferiprone
What is Wilson’s disease?
- Rare inherited disorder
- Copper accumulates in liver + brain
What is the treatment of Wilson’s Disease?
Copper chelator: Trientine
What is Azathioprine?
What conditions is it used to treat? (3 things)
Immunosuppresant
Treats:
- RA
- UC
- Crohn’s
What are the side fx of Azathioprine? (2 things)
- Pancreatitis
- Bone marrow depression
What are the side fx of Amiodarone? (3 things)
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Hepatic fibrosis
What are the ECG signs of HypERkalaemia? (3 things)
- Small / absent P waves
- Wide QRS complex
- Tall tented T wave
What are the ECG signs of HypOkalaemia? (4 things)
- Prolonged PR interval
- Long QT interval
- ST depression
- Small / inverted T wave
some nigga on passmed comments:
in HYPOkalaemia …
U have not Pot and no T but a long PR and a long QT
What nerve is clarted when pt can’t keep a piece of paper from slipping from between THUMB and INDEX?
What will they do to compensate for this nerve clartation? What is this called?
Ulnar nerve (deep branch)
Extra flexing da thumb: Froment’s sign
What is the Cavernous sinus?
Paired venous sinus in Sphenoid bone
Where does the Cavernous sinus run FROM and TO?
From: Superior Orbital Fissure (SOF)
To: Petrous Temporal Bone
What is Medial and Lateral to the Cavernous sinus? (2+1 things)
Medial:
- Pituitary Fossa
- Sphenoid sinus
Lateral: Temporal lobe
What are the components of the Lateral wall of the Cavernous sinus from top to bottom? (4 things)
- Oculmotor nerve (3)
- Trochlear nerve (4)
- Ophthalmic nerve (V1)
- Maxillary nerve (V2)
What are the contents of the Cavernous Sinus?
- Internal carotid artery
- Abducens nerve (6)
What is the blood supply of the Cavernous Sinus? (2 things)
- Ophthalmic vein
- Superficial cortical veins
Where does the Cavernous Sinus drain into?
Via what? (2 things)
IJV
via: Sup + Inf Petrosal sinuses
What are the 4 stages of sleep in order and their associated EEG waves?
N1, N2, N3, REM
Theta, Sleep spindles, Delta, Beta (The Sleep Doctor’s Brain)
* N = non-RM stage
If you have a spinal injury, what is the loss of pain distribution?
What phenomena explains this?
Loss of pain sensation on OPPOSITE side from anywhere BELOW injury site
Spinothalamic tract DECUSATES in spinal cord 1 level above where stimulus enters, and da tract travels UPWARDS
What is da most common cause of sudden cardiac death in the yutesdem?
Hypertrophic Obstructive CardioMyopathy (HOCM)
What is the inheritence pattern of Hypertrophic Obstructive CardioMyopathy (HOCM)?
What is it’s prevalence?
Autosomal dominant
1 in 500
What is the pathophysiology of Hypertrophic Obstructive CardioMyopathy (HOCM)? (3 steps)
- LV Hypertrophy
- Decreased compliance
- Decreased CO
What are the CF of Hypertrophic Obstructive CardioMyopathy (HOCM)? (5 things)
- Often asymptomatic
- Sudden death (bc ventricular arrythmias)
- Syncope (usually after exercise)
- SOB (worse on exertion)
- Angina
What tract would get clarted in an ANTERIOR spinal cord lesion?
What CF would you get?
Spinothalamic tract clarted
Loss of Pain + Temp + Crude Touch BELOW lesion
What tract would get clarted in an CENTRAL spinal cord lesion? (2 things)
What CF would you get? (2 things)
- Spinothalamic tracts
- Cervical cord
- Loss of Pain + Temp + Crude Touch CONTRALAT BELOW lesion
- Sensory + Motor deficits (more in upper limb tho)
What tract would get clarted in a DORSAL spinal cord lesion?
What CF would you get?
Posterior columns (aka Medial Leminiscal Pathway)
Loss of Fine touch, vibration, proprioception
What tract would get clarted in a TRANSVERSE spinal cord lesion?
What CF would you get?
All tracts clarted
AKA All motor + sensory pathways clarted
Bilateral sensory + motor clartation below lesion
What tract would get clarted in a HEMISECTION spinal cord lesion?
What CF would you get? (3 things)
Whole side clarted on one half
- IPSILAT Paralysis
- IPSILAT Loss of Vibration & Propriecpetion
- CONTRALAT Loss of Pain & Temp (bc decusating spinothalamic)
What vit deficiency can cause a spinal cord lesion?
B12 deficiency
What column is clarted first in vit 12 deficiency?
Dorsal columns
Then lateral columns
What channel does Digoxin inhibit?
Na+/K+ ATPase
What is Digoxin used to treat? (3 things)
- AF
- Atrial Flutter
- HF
How does Digoxin work when it inhibits da channel dat it inhibits? (5 steps)
- Inhibits Na+/K+ ATPase
- Increases IC Na
- Ca Influx in heart
- Increased contractility
- Increased CO
Apart from the Na+/K+ ATPase channel, what else does Digoxin inhibit?
AV Node (has vagomimetic fx on AV Node)
What are the vit K dependant clotting factors?
Which is first to drop in concentration when you have low vit K?
(aka in Coeliac disease –> vit K malabsorption)
2, 7, 9, 10
First to drop: 7
(ronaldo)
What are Type 1, 2, 3, 4 Hypersensitivity reactions?
Anaphylactic
Cell Bound
Immune Complex
Delayed hypersensitivity
(ACID)
What is the mechanism of a Type 1 Hypersensitivity (Anaphylactic) reaction?
What is an example?
Antigen reacts w IgE bound to Mast Cells
EE is top (1st) broadband lol, MASTer is number 1
e.g. Anaphylaxis / Asthma / Eczema / Hayfever
What is the mechanism of a Type 2 Hypersensitivity (Cell bound) reaction?
What is an example?
IgM / IgG binds to antigen on Cell surface
MG coz i am top 2 lol
e.g AI Haemolytic Anaemia / Pernicious Anaemia
What is the mechanism of a Type 3 Hypersensitivity (Immune complex) reaction?
What is an example?
Free antigen + antibody (IgG, IgA) combine
IgA like in GN immune complexes n dat
e.g Post-Strep GN
What is the mechanism of a Type 4 Hypersensitivity (Delayed Hypersensitivity) reaction?
What is an example?
T-cell mediated
T cells are always Delayed bc dey were having Tea
e.g TB
What artery is most likely to be damaged in a Submandibular removal surgery?
Facial Artery
What is Total Lung Capacity a measurement of?
Vital Capacity + Residual volume
What is Vital Capacity?
Max vol that can be expired after Max inspiration
What is the Residual volume?
Vol of air in lungs after Max Expiration
What happens to RBC in Sideroblastic anaemia? (2 steps)
- RBC can’t completely form Haem
- Leads to Iron deposition forming a ring around nucleus (Ring Sideroblast)
What are the causes of Sideroblastic anaemia? (3 things)
- TB meds: Isoniazid
- Lead poisoning
- Myelodysplasia (bone marrow cancer)
What are the Lab results for Sideroblastic anaemia? (3 things)
- Hypochromic Microcytic Anaemia (Pale + Low MCV)
- High Ferritin
- High Transferrin saturation
What happens to RBC in Haemolytic Anemia?
AI destruction
What are the Lab results for Haemolytic anaemia? (3 things)
- Normochromic + Normocytic Anaemia (Normal Colour + MCV)
Haemolysis products:
- High bilirubin
- High LDH
Who commonly has Iron deficiency anaemia?
Young menstruating women
What are the lab results in Iron deficiency anaemia? (3 things)
- Microcytic anaemia (Low MCV)
- Low Ferritin
- Low Transferrin saturation
Why is Megaloblastic anaemia called that?
Bone marrow produces large, immature RBCs (Megaloblasts)
What causes Megaloblastic anemia? (2 things)
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Folate deficiency
What are the Lab results in Megaloblastic anaemia? (2 things)
- Macrocytic anamia (High MCV)
- Low B12 / Folate
What is Pernicious anaemia?
AI condition causing low Intrinsic Factor
Where is Intrinsic Factor made?
What is it needed for?
Made in gastric Parietal cells
Needed for vit B12 absorption to help w EPO prod
Since Pernicious anaemia is an AI condition, who is more likely to have it?
Women
Esp if already have other AI condition (e.g T1DM)
What are the Lab findings for Pernicious anaemia? (3 things)
- Low Vit B12
- Raised MMA
- Parietal cell / Intrinsic Factor antibodies
What is a Common Cold caused by?
Rhinovirus
What is a Bronchiolitis caused by?
RSV
What is a Flu caused by?
Influenza
What is a Community-acquired Pneumonia caused by?
Strep pneumonia
What is Croup caused by?
Parainfluenza virus
What Microbiology techniques should you do for the following?
DNA
RNA
Protein
DNA: South blotting
RNA: Northern blotting
Protein: Wester blotting
S-NO-W
D-Ro-P
Which Abx inhibit Cell Wall synthesis? (3 things)
- Cephalosporins
- Glyocpeptides (e.g Vancomycin)
- Penicillins
CGP books stop from making a brain Wall to knowledge lol
Which Abx inhibit Protein synthesis, by acting on the 50S ribosome subunit? (2 things)
- Macrolides
- Clindamycin
50cent j hus came wid da MAC
j hus loves linda
Which Abx inhibit Protein synthesis, by acting on the 30S ribosome subunit? (2 things)
- Aminoglycosides (e.g Gentamicin) (uk dis one)
- Tetracyclines (e.g Doxycycline) (remember greg simons gave it to dat nigga)
Which Abx inhibit DNA synthesis? (2 things)
Quinolones (e.g. Ciprofloxacin)
Quiche n Crypto in my DNA
Which Abx damages DNA?
Metronidazole
Metro train runs over da DNA
Which Abx inhibits Folic acid synthesis? (2 things)
- Sulphonamides
- Trimethoprim
sulphur cah sulfuric ACID, n get an acidic trimothy
Which Abx inhibits RNA synthesis?
Rifampicin
R n R
What does the Musculocutaneous nerve innervate? (3 things)
- Biceps brachii
- Coracobrachialis
- Brachialis
What is Troponin?
Compex of 3 proteins involved in Skeletal + Cardiac muscle contraction
What do the 3 proteins of Troponin bind to?
Troponin C: Calcium ions
Troponin T: Tropomyosin –> Troponin-Tropomyosin complex
Troponin I: ActIn –> Holds Troponin-Tropomyosin complex in place
Which cells in the Duodenum release CCK?
I cells
What does CCK do? (4 things)
- Gallbladder: Contraction
- Pancreas: Stimulates Exocrine Pancreas
- Stomach: Delays gastric emptying (relaxes stomach)
- Satiety: Induces satiety (vagal stimulation)
GPSS
What medication can you give to reduce inflamm in RA?
What is its MOA?
Rituximab
Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibody
-mab = Monoclonal AntiBody
Where is Bilirubin turned from Unconjugated to Conjugated?
Liver
What arrythmia is Atrial Flutter a subtype of?
SVT
What is a risk factor for Atrial Flutter?
Valvular HD
How is Atrial Flutter treated?
Like AF:
- Anticoag + Amiodarone
- Beta blocker
- Calcium channel blocker
- Digoxin
- Electrocardioversion
ABCDE
How would a LBBB present in a ECG?
W pattern in V1
M pattern in V6
What would a LBBB lead to?
Delayed contraction of L ventricle
What will you see in Colonoscopy if there is severe mucosal ulceration in UC?
Pseudopolyps
What is the drainage of the Ovarian vessels + Uterine fundus?
What is the significance of this?
Para-aortic lymph nodes
Endometrial cancer in uterine fundus will spread to these lymph nodes
What is the drainage of the Uterus body?
External iliac lymph nodes
What is the drainage of the Cervix? (3 things)
- External + Internal Iliac nodes
- Presacral nodes
What stimulates satiety?
What stimulates hunger?
Leptin
Ghrelin
What is Pramipexole and what is it used for?
Dopamine agonist, used in Parkinsons to reduce L Dopa dose
What is a side fx of Pramipexole?
Addictive behaviours (gambling / hypersexuality)
What is the most important drug to give in Anaphylaxis?
IM Adrenaline
What are the CF of Clostridium difficile? (2 things)
- Abd pain
- Diarrhoea
What causes Clostridium difficile?
Clartation of normal gut flora by Abx
What Abx causes Clostridium difficile?
Cephalosporins (e.g Ceftriaxone)
Other than abx, what can also cause Clostridium difficile?
PPI
What Abx is FIRST line for Clostridium difficile?
Vancomycin
What is Niacin (aka Nicotinic acid) used for?
Hyperlipidaemia (aka high cholesterol) patients
How does Niacin (aka Nicotinic acid) work? (3 things)
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Lowers triglyceride levels
- Raised HDL levels
What are the side fx of Niacin (aka Nictonic acid)?
- Flushing (bc prostaglandins)
- Impaired glucose tolerance (insulin resistance)
- Myositis (painful muscles)
When are Lymphocytes raised? (2 things)
- Chronic inflamm
- Acute viral inf
When are Eosinophils raised? (2 things)
- Allergy
- Parasitic infection
What is the most common cause of Cellulilitis (aka Soft tissue infection) in IV drug users?
Staph aureus
What is the most common cause of Cellulilitis (aka Soft tissue infection) in NON IV drug users?
Streptococcus pyogenes
What are the features of Staph aureus?
- Gram POSITIVE
- Catalase POSITIVE
- Oxidase NEGATIVE
- Beta haemolytic
- Bacilli
What are the CF of Cellulitis? (3 things)
- Erythema + pain + swelling
- Commonly on shins
- Fever
What is the treatment for Mild / moderate Cellulitis?
Flucloxacillin (type of penicillin)
What is the treatment for Mild / moderate Cellulitis if the pt has a penicillin allergy? (2 things)
- Clarithromycin
- Doxycline
What is the treatment for Mild / moderate Cellulitis if the pt has a penicillin allergy and is pregnant?
Erythromycin
What is the treatment for Severe Cellulitis?
Co-amoxiclav
What are the causes of Hypercalcaemia?
CHIMPANZEES
C alcium supplementation
H yperparathyroidism
I atrogentic (Drugs: Thiazides)
M ilk Alkali syndrome
P aget disease of the bone
A cromegaly + Addison’s Disease
N eoplasia
Z olinger-Ellison Syndrome (MEN Type I)
E xcessive Vitamin D
E xcessive Vitamin A
S arcoidosis
How would a Posterior Cerebral Stroke present in the eyes?
Contralateral homonymous hemianopia w Macular sparing
(8 on pic)
What is Lidocaine?
What is it used for? (3 things)
Local anesthetic (main function) + Antiarrhythmic drug
- Haematoma block (to allow painless # reduction)
- Ventricular arrhythmias
- Premature ejac
What are the side fx of Lidocaine? (4 things)
- Change in mental status
- Low seizure threshold
- HTN
- Constipation
What is the fractions of blood supply to the liver?
Hepatic Portal Vein: 2/3
Hepatic artery: 1/3
What is the Hepatic Portal Vein supplied by? (3 things)
- Sup + Inf Mesenteric veins
- Splenic Vein
What is the function of Gluteus Medius n Minimus?
ABducts
3abs cah der not da Max lol
What is the function of Gluteus Maximus?
External rotation
Extension
mAximum EXtension EXternal XXX
What causes Macrocytic Anaemia?
Macro aka FAT rbc’s so its:
F - Folate (b9) n b12 deficiency
A - Alcohol
T - hypoThyroidism
How does Phenytoin (anti-epileptic) cause Macrocytic anaemia?
Phenytoin = AntiFolate (aka b9)
Macrocytic anaemia (FAT rbc’s)
What does Epstein-Barr Virus cause?
Glandular fever (sore throat + fever)
What does Human papillomavirus (HPV) cause?
Gynaecological malignancy
What is Ramsey Hunt syndrome?
Reactivation of Varcella Zoster virus @ geniculate ganglion of CN 7
What are the CF of Ramsey Hunt syndrome? (4 things)
- Ear pain (1st feature)
- Facial nerve palsy
- Ear rash
- Vertigo + Tinnitus
How do you manage Ramsey Hunt syndrome? (2 things)
- Aciclovir
- Corticosteroids
What are the post-MI complications? (11 things)
- Cardiac arrest
- Cardiogenic shock
- Chronic HF
- Tachyarrhythmias
- Bradyarrhythmias
- Pericarditis
- Dresslers Syndrome
- LV aneursym
- LV free wall rupture
- Ventricular septal defect
- Acute Mitral regurg
Carl Couldn’t Connect The Bt Password,
David Loves Lying Verbally Always
What’s the most common cause of death Post-MI?
Cardiac arrest, pt develops VF
How does MI cause Cardiogenic shock? (4 steps)
- Infarcation
- Damages Ventricular Myocardium
- Reduced EF
- Cardiogenic shock
What’s the treatment for Cardiogenic shock? (2 things)
- Inotropic support
- Intra-aortic balloon pump
How does MI cause Chronic HF? (3 steps)
- Infarction
- Damages Ventricular Mycoardium
- Chronic HF
What is the treatment for Chronic HF? (3 things)
- ACEi
- Beta blockers
- Spironolactone (reduce fluid overload)
ABS for HF
What Tachyarrhythmias can you develop post-MI? (2 things)
- VF
- VT
What is the most common Bradyarrhythmias post-MI?
Which MI in particular?
Atrioventricular block
Common after INFERIOR MI
(makes sense bc bottom of heart, atrioventricular kinda bottom or middle wtever)
What’s the time frame for Pericarditis occuring post-MI?
48 hours after a Transmural MI (in 10% of pt)
When is the pain in Pericarditis worse?
@ lying flat
What can you hear in Pericarditis?
Pericardial rub
(scratching / rubbing sound like leather on leather sound)
What will you see on an Echo of Perciarditis?
Perciardial effusion
What is Dresslers Syndrome? (2 things)
- Type of pericarditis
- Post-MI complication
What is the time frame for Dresslers syndrome to happen post-MI?
2-6 weeks after
(compared to Pericarditis which is 48 hours)
What is the pathophysiology of Dresslers syndrome?
AI reaction vs antigenic proteins forming as Myocardium recovers after an MI
What are the CF of Dresslers Syndrome? (4 things)
- Fever
- Pleuritic chest pain
- Pericardial Effusion
- Raised ESR
What is the treatment for Dresslers Syndrome?
NSAIDs
How does an MI cause LV aneursym? (3 steps)
- Ischaemic damage
- Weakened myocardium
- Aneursym
How do you see a LV aneursym on a ECG?
Persistent ST elevation (2+ weeks after MI)
Mainly seen in precordial leads (V leads)
What does LV aneursym increase the risk of and how?
How do you prevent this?
Stroke bc thrombus can form in aneursym
Prevent by taking anticoag.
What is the time frame for a LV free wall rupture happening post-MI?
1-2 weeks post-MI
How does a LV free wall rupture present?
Acute HF secondary to Cardiac Tamponade
What are the CF of cardiac tamponade? (3 things)
- Raised JVP
- Pulsus paradoxus (drop in systolic BP by 10+ @ inspiration)
- Diminished heart sounds
What is the treatment for LV free wall rupture? (2 things)
- Pericardiocentesis (drain fluid in pericardium)
- Thoracotomy (access to thoracic organs)
What is the time frame for a Ventricular Septal Defect to happen post-MI?
1st week after MI
What are the CF of a Ventricular Septal Defect? (2 things)
- Acute HF
- Pansystolic murmur
What investigation should you do for Ventricular Septal Defect and why?
Echo, to exclude Mitral regurg
What is the treatment for Ventricular Septal Defect?
Surgical correction
What MI is Acute Mitral regurg most common to occur after?
Infero-post MI
How can a MI cause an acute Mitral Regurg?
Ischaemia / papilllary muscle rupture
What are the CF of acute Mitral regurg? (2 things)
- Pulm oedema
- Early-mid systolic murmur
Remember widad said ASMR is systolic murmurs
What is the treatment for Acute Mitral Regurg? (2 things)
- Vasodilator therapy
- Surgical repair
What are the CF of Cystic Fibrosis? (4 things)
- Newborn: Meconium ileus (bowel obst)
- Recurrent chest infections
- Failure to thrive (bc malabs)
- Steatorrhoea (bc malabs)
What are the complications of Cystic Fibrosis? (4 things)
- DM
- Short stature
- Delayed puberty
- Infertility (total in male, subfertility in female)
How do you calculate CO?
CO = stroke volume x HR
Stroke volume = end diastolic volume - end systolic volume
What is the MOA of Heparin?
Activates antithrombin 3
What is the MOA of Dabigatran?
Direct Thrombin inhibitor
dabigaTran
What is the MOA of Rivaroxaban?
Direct factor X inhibitor
rivaroXaban
What CN mediate the cough reflex?
9 + 10
What CN are afferent and efferent in gag reflex?
Afferent: 9
Efferent: 10
In the Circle of Willis, what anatomical locaiton do the Vertebral arteries unite at to form the Basilar arteries?
Base of pons
(pontine arteries from basilar artery is literally da pons area lol)
What valve disease is a S4 sound associated with?
Aortic stenosis
We said both AS and MR are systolic murmurs, but how do you differentiate between them?
AS = EJECTION systolic murmur
MR = Pan-systolic murmur
How does a PE present on a ECG? (2 things)
- Sinus tachycardia
- T wave inversion in ant leads
What is the preventative measure for PE if everything else fails?
Inf Vena Cava filter
(IVC is retroperitoneal btw)
What is Pernicious anaemia pathophys?
- AI clartation of Intrinsic factor + Parietal cells
- Intrinsic factor needed for B12 from intestines
Pernicious cells n Parietal
What can a kidney infection UTI (aka pyelonephritis) lead to an infection in as well?
Psoas muscle
What is Gilberts Syndrome? (2 things)
- Autosomal recessive conditin
- Defective bilirubin conjugation
What are the CF of Gilberts Syndrome?
- Unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia
- Jaundice (in times of stress)
What investigations can you do for Gilberts Syndrome?
Rise in bilirubin @: prolonged fasting / IV nicotinic acid
What is the treatment for Gilberts Syndrome?
No treatment required
Widad said its a dumb disease, its so mild
What artery supplies the prostate gland?
Inferior vesical artery
(branch of internal iliac artery)
What is the Epiploic foramen, and what are its borders?
Passage between Greater + Lesser Sac
Borders:
- Ant: R: Common bile duct / Behind: Portal vein / L: Hepatic artery
- Post: IVC
- Superior: Liver (caudate process)
- Inf: Duodenum
What is the clinical (surgical) significance of the Epiploic foramen?
Pringles manoeuvre: clamping Anterior aspect of epiploic foramen
Therefore occluding:
- Common bile duct
- Portal vein
- Hepatic artery
Done in Liver surgery bleeding
What level of Bilirubin do you need to start experiencing Jaundice?
35+
What is the sentinel (aka first) lymph node of the gall bladder?
Lund’s node (aka cystic lymph node)
cah remember choloCYSTitis n dat lol
What lymph nodes drain the large intestine?
Mesenteric lymph nodes
What are the lymphoid follicles around the ileum?
Peyers patches
What is Sarcoidosis?
Growth of inflamm cells (granulomas) anywer in body but mainly:
- Lungs
- Lymph nodes (bilateral hilar enlargement)
- Eyes (red eye)
- Skin (erythema nodosum = painful shin nodules)
Who gets Sarcoidosis more?
woman niggas
What things would be elevated in bloods in Sarcoidosis?
- ACE levels
- Calcium
What is the treatment for Sarcoidosis?
Steroids (prednisolone)
Where in the brain is the respiratory centre located?
Brainstem
What are the contents of the Superior Mediastinum? (11 things)
- Longus choli muscles
- Esophagus
- Trachea
- Vagus nerve
- Phrenic nerve
- Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
- SVC = Right + Left Brachiocephalic Veins, L = Thoracic Duct
- Arch of Aorta = Left Subclavian Artery + Left Common Carotid Artery + Brachiocephalic Trunk
- Thymus
- Sternohyoid muscle
- Sternothyroid muscle
LET VPL …
What are the contents of the Posterior Mediastinum? (8 things)
- Thoracic duct
- Esophagus
- Descending Aorta
- Splanchnic nerves
- Azygous vein
- Hemiazygous vein
- Accessory hemiazygous veini
- Vagus nerve
TED SAHAV
What are the contents of the Middle Mediastinum? (6 things)
- Heart
- Aortic Root
- Main bronchi
- Pericardium
- Arch of azygous vein
HAMPA
What are the contents of the Anterior Mediastinum? (3 things)
- Thymic remnants
- Lymph nodes
- Fat
TLF
What are all the instrinsic muscles of larynx innervated by?
What is the exception?
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
CricoThyroid - innervated by Superior External Laryngeal Nerve
remember dis from ur pharyngeal arches table innit
At what level does the Inf Vena Cava cross the diaphragm?
T8
(8 letters in Vena Cava)
At what level does the Oesophagus cross the diaphragm?
T10
10 letters in Oesophagus
At what level does the Vagus Nerve cross the diaphragm?
T10
Vagus nerve is CN 10
At what level does the Thoracic Duct + Abdominal Aorta cross the diaphragm?
T12
12 letters in Thoracid Duct
n Abdominal Aorta is only one left over wid it
What Paraneoplastic syndrome is most associated with Squamous cell carcinoma?
PTH related protein
da calcium one innit
What is Ankylosing spondylitis?
A Spondyloarthropathy
aka arthritis that also affects spine
What antigen is associated with Ankylosing spondylitis?
HLA-B27
Who is your common Ankylosing spondylitis pt?
Males aged 20-30 yrs old
aka footballers
What are the CF of Ankylosing spondylitis? (3 + 4)
Spinal:
- Back stiffness (worse in morning, better @ excercise)
- Reduced forward flexion
- Reduced chest expansion (bc fused spine) (late)
Extra atricular: 4 A’s
- Anterior uveitis
- Aortic regurg
- Apical fibrosis
- Achilles tendonitis
Why is Ankylosing spondylitis also called Bamboo spine?
Cah Ankylosing means fusing, n da spine fuses together into one long bamboo stick
What are the management options for Ankylosing spondylitis? (3 things)
- NSAIDs (pain)
- Steroids (inflamm)
- Anti-TNF meds (immunosuppresant cah isa AI condition)
Where in the kidney does most water absorption happen?
PCT (70%)
What are the side fx (aka contraindications) of Thiazide diuretics? (6 things)
- Hyponatraemia + Hypokalaemia + Hypercalcaemia
- Impaired glucose tolerance (–> DM)
- Dehydration
- Postural hypotension
- Impotence
- Gout
HID PIG
What are the nerve roots of the Musculocutaneous nerve?
C: 5,6,7
What are the nerve roots of the Axillary nerve?
C: 5,6
What are the nerve roots of the Radial nerve?
C: 5,6,7,8
What are the nerve roots of the Median nerve?
C: 6, 8 + T1
What are the nerve roots of the Ulnar nerve?
C8, T1
What is the tumour marker for Ovarian cancer?
CA125
What medication is given to reduce the size of the Prostate in prostate cancer?
What is its MOA?
Finasteride
MOA: 5-alpha reductase inhibitor: Converts testosterone into DHT –> reduces prostate size
What pneumonia organism should be suspected when multiple people contract pneumonia in an air conditioned space?
Legionella pneumophila
What is commonly seen in Legionella pneumophilia? (2 things)
- Hyponatraemia
- Lymphopenia (low lymphocytes)
What pneumonia organism should be suspected in acoholics?
Klebsiella pneumoniae
What pneumonia organism should be suspected in patients w COPD?
H influenzae
What pneumonia organism should be suspected in patients after an influenza infection?
Staph aureus
What pneumonia organism should be suspected in patients with a DRY cough and atypical chest signs / CXR?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
What is sometimes seen with Mycoplasma pneumoniae? (2 things)
- AI haemolytic anaemia
- Erythema (skin redness)
What pneumonia organism should be suspected in patients with a DRY cough and atypical chest signs and CXR?
What pneumonia organism should be suspected in patients with HIV?
Pneumocystis jiroveci
What is sometimes seen with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia? (3 things)
- Dry cough
- Exercise induced desaturations
- X chest signs
What are some complications of Diverticulitis? (2 things)
- Perforation + Faecal peritonitis (Hinchey 4)
- Colovesical Fistula
How would a patient with a Colovesical fistula as a result of Diverticulitis present? (2 things)
- Urinary sepsis
- Pneumaturia (bubbles in urine)
What is the CF of Vit A deficiency? (seen in Coeliac disease)
Night blindness
vit A is also called Retinol, n is converted into Retinal, aka eye involvement lol
What is the medication for Anaphylaxis?
What is its MOA?
Adrenaline
Causes vasoconstriction (by acting on Alpha-adrenergic receptors)
Bc Anaphylactic shock causes: Vasodilation + Increased vasc perm
What are the 2 most common Valve dysfunctions 2ndary to HF?
MR + TR
How would a leg present in an ANT vs POST hip dislocation?
ANT: Ext rot
POST: Int rot
What are the borders of the Femoral Triangle?
- Sartorius
- Adductor longus
- Inguinal ligament
What anticoag medication is a Direct factor Xa inhibitor?
Rivaroxaban
What anticoag medication directly inhibits Thrombin?
Dabigatran
What are the Afferent n Efferent nerves for the Lacrimation reflex?
Aff: Ophthalmic nerve (V1)
Eff: CN 7
What are the Afferent n Efferent nerves for the Corneal reflex?
Aff: Nasociliary branch of Opthalmic N (CN V1)
Eff: CN 7
What are the Afferent n Efferent nerves for the Gag reflex?
Aff: CN 9
Eff: CN 10
What are the Afferent n Efferent nerves for the Carotid sinus reflex?
Aff: CN 9
Eff: CN 10
(same as gag reflex)
What is the most abundant antibody in blood?
IgG
hes a G
What does NICE guidelines say about ppl on Warfarin with INR 5-8 but NO bleeding? (2 things)
- Withhold 1 or 2 Warfarin doses
- Reduce Maintenance Dose
What does NICE guidelines say about ppl on Warfarin with INR 5-8 with Minor bleeding? (2 things)
- Stop Warfarin + IV Vit K
- Restart Warfarin @ INR 5
What does NICE guidelines say about ppl on Warfarin with INR 8+ with NO bleeding? (3 things)
- Stop Warfarin
- Oral Vit K
- Restart Warfarin @ INR 5
What does NICE guidelines say about ppl on Warfarin with INR 8+ with Minor bleeding? (3 things)
- Stop Warfarin
- IV Vit K
- Restart Warfarin @ INR 5
What does NICE guidelines say about ppl on Warfarin with MAJOR bleeding, regardless of INR? (4 things)
- Stop Warfarin
- IV Vit K
- IV Prothrombin Complex Concentrate / FFP
- Restart Warfarin @ INR 5
Can Warfarin be used in breast feeding?
Yes
What are the causes of Hyperkalaemia? (7 things)
- Meds (SAN: Spironolactone / ACEi / NSAIDs)
- Acidosis (Met + Resp)
- Cellular destruction (Burns)
- Hypoaldosteronism (Addisons) / Haemolysis
- Intake (Excessive)
- Nephrons aka AKI
- Excretion impaired
MACHINE
Name 3 Enzyme inducers?
- Rifampicin
- Phenytoin (anti epileptic)
- Carbamazepine (anti epileptic)
Name 3 Enzyme inhibitors? (6 things)
- Isoniazid
- Omeprazole
- Abx: Ciprofloxacin / Erythromycin
- Amiodarone (anti-arrhytmhic chemical cardioversion)
- SSRIs (fluoxetine / Sertraline) (dey depress da enzyme lol)
- Sodium valproate (anti-epileptic)
IOAASS
What are the cardiac complications of Hyperthyroidism? (2 things)
- High Output Cardiac Failure
- AF
What are RED flags in back pain?
- Thoracic back pain (T1 - T12 levels)
- Keeps up at night
Most likely MSCC (Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression)
What NSAID is CI in CVS disease?
Diclofenac
What are the differentials for someone w Erythema nodosum? (3 things)
- Crohn’s
- TB
- Sarcoidosis
What is a neuro complication of DM?
What are its CF?
Autonomic neuropathy
Triad:
- Postural hypotension
- Loss of resp arrhytmias (aka breathing doesnt control HR)
- Erectile dysfunction
In cardiac arrest, what is a “non shockable” rhythm?
Pulseless-electrical activity (PEA)
aka ECG shows stuff but u cant feel pulse or hear breath sounds
What should you do in a “non-shockable” cardiac arrest?
Chest compressions 30:2 rescue breaths
Then adrenaline
What is the criteria for Severe asthma attack? (4 things)
- PEFR 33-50%
- Cant complete sentences
- RR 25+
- HR 110+
What is the criteria for a Life threatening asthma attack? (8 things)
- 33: PEFR below 33%
- 92: Sats below 92
- Cyanosis
- Hypotension
- Exhaustion / confusion
- Silent chest
- Tachycardia
- NORMAL PCO2
maryam said 33-92-CHEST
Why is normal PCO2 a sign of life threatening asthma attack?
Bc High RR in asthma attack should lower pCO2 but its not working
If pCO2 is high… near-fatal asthma attack
What are the NICE guidelines for COPD management?
Who should be given a rescue pack in COPD?
What is in this rescue pack?
Frequent exacerbations
Prednisolone + Abx (amoxicillin)
When should a COPD pt with a rescue pack take the Abx in their rescue pack?
If they coughing up purulent sputum
What organism causes Acute epididymo-orchitis?
Chlamydia trachomatis
Bronchial + Hypopharyngeal Secretions is common in last few days of life.
What palliative treatment can you give to treat this?
Hyoscine hydrobromide (antimuscarinic)
What are Alpha blockers mainly used for? (2 things)
- HTN
- BPH
What are the side fx of Alpha blockers? (4 things)
- Postural hypotension
- Drowsiness
- SOB
- Cough
What are the ECG findings for a PE? (4 things)
- Sinus tachycardia
- RBBB
- Right axis deviation
- S1Q3T3 (aka large S in lead 1, large Q in lead 3, inverted T wave in lead 3) (only in 20%)
What should you give to a Crohns pt w a Perianal fistula?
Oral metronidazole (abx)
to stop it from getting infected
What is the 1st line for Abx for tonsilittis nigga?
Phenoxymethylpenicillin for 10 days
If a stroke pt is already on warfarin, wts your next step?
Urgent CT head scan
Bc Stroke can be either: Haemorrhagic or Thrombotic, so you need to see which one it is b4 giving Aspirin 300mg, cah der already on blood thinners
What is the treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome?
(uncontrollable urge to move legs esp at night)
Ropinirole (dopamine agonist)
R n R
Why is Digoxin dangerous in AKI?
Can build up bc not cleared by kidney so is toxic in large amounts
What is a marker of POOR prognosis in RA?
Anti-CCP antibodies
What HTN meds should be stopped in AKI?
ACEi
Bc dey worsen renal function
What meds are CI in AKI? (3 things)
- Diuretics
- ACEi
- NSAIDs
DAN
What is the 1st line SSRI for children and adoloscents?
Fluoxetine
FluoxeTEENS lol
What is the 1st line investigation for Angina (stable chest pain of sus CAD aetiology)?
Contrast-enhanced CT coronary angiogram
Before doing a PCI in a STEMI pt, what should you give a pt?
How does this change if they are already on an anticoag?
Aspirin + Prasugrel
(dual antiplatelet therapy)
If already on anticaog: Aspirin + Clopidogrel
What is a shoulder complication in 20% of Diabetics?
Frozen shoulder aka Adhesive Capsulitis
What movement is clarted in Frozen shoulder aka Adhesive Capsulitis?
How long does this episode last?
Ext rot clarted
Lasts 6 months - 2 yrs
What is the Tx for Frozen shoulder aka Adhesive Capsulitis? (3 things)
- NSAIDs
- Physio
- Oral / intra-articular corticosteroids
What are the side fx of Phenytoin? (3 things)
- Gingival hyperplasia (fat gums)
- Hirsutism
- Coarsening of facial features
What meds cause gingival hyperplasia (fat gums)? (3 things)
- Phenytoin
- Ca channel blockers (esp nifedipine)
- Ciclosporin (immunosupressant)
What are the CF of Digoxin toxicity? (5 things)
- Confusion
- Yellow green vision
- N+V
- Gynaecomastia
- Arrhythmias (AV Block / Bradycardia)
What can cause Digoxin toxicity? (2 things)
- Thiazides aka (Bendroflumethiazide) (interact w digoxin directly)
- Hypokalaemia (so any diuretics)
What are the complications of Blood transfusions? (9 things)
- Acute Haemolytic
- Non-Haemolytic febrile
- Allergic / Anaphylaxis
- Infective
- Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)
- Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO)
- Hyperkalaemia
- Iron overload
- Clotting
ANA ITT-HIC
When do you get a Acute Haemolytic Reaction in blood transfusion?
Incomplatible blood (human error)
What are the CF of an Acute Haemolytic Reaction in blood transfusion? (3 things)
- Fever
- Hypotension
- Abdominal pain
What is the management for an Acute Haemolytic Reaction in blood transfusion? (2 things)
- Coombs test (confirms haemolytic anaemia Dx)
- Fluid resus
Widad said coombs test is wen u think u given da wrong blood type
When do you get a Non-haemolytic febrile reaction in blood transfusion?
Antibodies reacting w WBC + Cytokines in blood product @ storage
What are the CF of a Non-haemolytic febrile reaction in blood transfusion?
Fever + chills
What is the management of a Non-haemolytic febrile reaction in blood transfusion?
Paracetamol
When do you get a Anaphylaxis reaction in blood transfusion?
IgA deficiency
What are the CF of an Anaphylaxis reaction in blood transfusion? (4 things)
- SOB
- Wheezing
- Hypotension
- Angioedema
What is the management of an Anaphylaxis reaction in blood transfusion?
Adrenaline
When do you get a Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) in blood transfusion? (3 steps)
- Host Neuts activated by donated blood
- Increases vasc permeability
- Pulm Oedema
What are the CF of a Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) in blood transfusion? (4 things)
- Fever
- Pulm infiltrates @ CXR
- Hypotension
- Hypoxia (low sats)
What is the management of a Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) in blood transfusion?
Oxygen
When do you get a Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) in blood transfusion? (2 things)
- Transfusion too fast
- Pre-existing HF
What are the CF of Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) in blood transfusion? (2 things)
- Pulm oedema
- HypERtension
What are the management for Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) in blood transfusion?
Loop diuretics (furosemide)
What happens to the pH in a paracetemol overdose?
Why is this important?
Low PH (acidosis)
Acidosis means poor prognosis
If RIF pain is worse after eating, what should you suspect?
Why?
Meckels diverticulum
Ectopic gastric mucosa secrete acid –> bleeding + ulceration
If RIF pain + fever + WL + diarrhoea, what should you suspect?
Crohn’s
What is the 1st line med for HTN pt who are diabetics, REGARDLESS of age?
ACEi / ARBs