1
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What is Section 5 (2) of Mental Health Act? (3 things)
A
- Gives doctors ability to detain someone in hosp for 72 hours
- Can be done quickly by 1 doctor, e.g if a pt is suicidal
- Gives time to do further assessment n see if you need to detain them longer under another Act
2
Q
What is Cyclothymia? (2 things)
A
- Milder form of Bipolar
- Feeling low to high (very mild depression –> hypomania)
3
Q
What is the tx for Cyclothymia? (3 things)
A
- CBT
- SSRI
- Lithium
4
Q
What is Carbamazepine?
A
Anti-epileptic (mood stabiliser as well)
5
Q
What does Carbamazepine do to the liver?
A
Enzyme inducer
Carba gives it kahraba
6
Q
What is the difference between Social anxiety n Agoraphobia?
A
Agoraphobia - fear of CROWDS
Social anxiety - fear of ppl judge / criticise
7
Q
What is the difference between Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act?
A
Mental Health Act: detain ppl with psychiatric illnesses
Mental Capacity Act: detain ppl with no capacity, aka DRUNK
8
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What meds is CI in ppl taking Clarithromycin abx?
What does this increase risk of if given?
A
Statins (e.g simvastatin)
Statin-related Myopathy: Rhabdomyolysis (aka Coca Cola urine)
9
Q
What is a big RF of VT?
A
Smoking
10
Q
What meds is CI for HF pt wt reduced EF?
A
Verapamil (any Ca channel blockers)
Remember HF is ABS
- ACEi
- Beta blockers
- Spironolactone
- (very acutely give furosemide tho)
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What do you give to reverse Digoxin toxicity?
A
DigiBind
Digibind to bind da digoxin innit lol
12
Q
Which COPD pt should be offered LTOT? (2 people)
A
pO2 7.3-
OR
pO2 8- with ONE of:
- Pulm HTN
- Peripheral Oedema
- Secondary Polycthaemia (red face remember)
13
Q
What should you give to induce remission for SEVERE UC?
A
Hydrocortisone
remember if Severe UC, Skip da aminosalycilates, jus go Str8 to Steroids
14
Q
After stopping a blood transfusion bc given wrong blood, what should you do?
A
Fluids but remember dis:
IV 0.9% saline, 500ml over 30 mins
15
Q
What is Amyloidosis? (2 things)
A
- Kidney condition
- EC deposition of Amyloid protein
16
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What are the common NON-specific CF of Amyloidosis? (3 things)
A
- Fatigue
- SOB
- WL
17
Q
What are the specific CF of Amyloidosis? (5 things)
A
- Ischaemic stroke
- HF symptoms
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Peripheral neuropathy
+ Fatigue, SOB, WL
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Q
How does Oesophageal varices secondary to Cirrhosis present? (4 things)
A
- Vomiting fresh blood
- Raised INR - bc no clotting factors bc damaged liver
- Low platelets - bc reduced thrombopoetin prod
- Macrocytic anaemia - bleeding + Chronic alcoholism / liver disease
19
Q
How does Adrenal crisis present? (5 things)
A
- Probs already have Addisons
- Fatigue
- Abd pain
- Low BP
- Low Na, High K
20
Q
How can Adrenal Crisis be caused?
A
Get ill aka V+D n already have Addisons
21
Q
How do you tx an Adrenal Crisis?
A
IV hydrocortisone 100mg urgently
22
Q
What is Primary Biliary Cholangitis?
A
AI disease aka Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
23
Q
Who usually has Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)?
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Middle ages women
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How does PBC happen? (2 things)
A
- AI condition
- Bile ducts damaged by Chronic Inflamm –> Cholestasis (reduced bile flow) –> Cirrhosis
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What are the CF of PBC? (4 things)
1. RUQ pain
2. **Pruritis (itching)**
3. Jaundice
4. Xanthelasma
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What antibodies are associated w PBC?
**Anti-Mitochondrial Antibodies (AMA)**
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What is the tx for PBC? (2 things)
1. Ursodeoxycholic acid (FIRST LINE FOR PBC)
2. Cholestyramine (for itching)
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What is Ursodeoxycholic acid? (2 things)
1. Secondary bile acid
2. Tx for Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
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What is Cholestyramine? (2 things)
1. Bile acid sequestrant
2. Reduces jaundice related Itching
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What are the complications of PBC? (2 things)
1. Cirrhosis --\> Ascites / Varices / Encephalopathy
2. High risk of HCC
31
Which test is the most specific for Hepatocellular damage?
ALT (ALanine aminoTransiferase)
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What is the best investigation for Coeliac disease?
Gastroscopy w Duodenal biopsies
(remember looking for Villous Atrophy + Crypt Hyerplasia)
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What is the Tx for MRSA?
Topical Mupirocin
Mupi-Rock-In for MRSA
34
Where is the most common site for a Fragility #?
Distal radius
35
If someone has poor renal function, and Colchicine is not an option (in SBA world innit) what should you give someone with acute Gout?
Intra-articular steroid injection
NSAID CI bc poor renal function, n colchicine jus not an option in da SBA question, so go wid steroid injection
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What 2 CF differentiate Diffuse systemic sclerosis from Limited?
Lung PLUS **Renal** involvement
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What is the Tx of ankyloising spondylitis which has NOT responded well to NSAIDs?
Anti-TNF treatment
38
We said Reactive arthritis comes after a GI infection w beh diarrhoea, what can it ALSO come after?
STDs
39
What are the CF of Psoriatic arthritis? (5 things)
1. Polyarthritis (probs assymetrical but can be symmetrical)
2. Psoriatis rash
3. Dactylitis (sausage finger)
4. **NAIL PITTING**
5. Sacroiliitis (like AS)
40
What is Ciprofloxacin associated with?
How do you confirm this?
Tendinopathy n Tendon ruptures
Confirmed w Simmonds Test (positive = tendon rupture)
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What should you do if a sus hip # gives a negative XR?
MRI
42
What T score is Osteopenia and Osteoporosis?
Osteopenia: -1 to -2.5
Osteoporosis: -2.5 and below
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What is Multiple Myeloma (MM)?
Blood cancer: **Plasma cell** proliferation
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What is the PassMed pneumonic for Multiple Myeloma CF? (6 things)
CRABBI
1. Calcium: Hypercalcaemia (n assoc CF) (bc high osteoClast activity)
2. Renal Damage: dehydration
3. Anaemia: low EPO prod (fatigue + pallor obv)
4. Bleeding: low platelet prod (bleeding + bruising)
5. Bones: Back pain + Fragility #s
6. Infection: Immunosupressed innit
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What will the bloods say in MM? (3 things)
1. FBC: Anaemia + Thrombocytopaenia
2. UnE: High urea + creatinine
3. Raised calcium
4. **High monoclonal IgG/M**
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How is MM dx? (3 things)
1. Monoclonal plasma cells in bone marrow: 10+ %
2. IgG / M in serum / urine
3. End organ damage: Hypercalcaemia / High creatinine / Anaemia / Bone #s
All 3
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What is the tx for MM? (3 things)
1. Dexamethasone
2. Stem Cell transplant
3. Chemo
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What will the bloods and urine results say in Phaechromocytoma? (2 things)
1. High urinary catecholamines
2. High plasma metanephrine
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How do you manage HTN in **_Phae_**chromocytoma?
Alpha blockers (aka **Phenoxybenzamine**)
**_Phae_**no-Oxy-Binyameen
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How is the fullness of the stomach relate to the gastric empyting rate?
Volume of stomach DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL to gastric emptying rate
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What things DELAY gastric emptying? (2 things)
1. Duodenal distension
2. CCK (bc causes GB to release bile into duodenum)
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What is the local anaesthetic and percentage used for a Ring Block?
Ring block with 1% lidocaine
53
What should not be added alongside Local Anaesthetic for digits (fingers / toes)?
Why?
Adrenaline (vasoconstrictor)
Bc risk of ischaemic necrosis
54
What is the normal fluid requirements?
25-30 ml / kg / day of water
e.g 60kg
60 x 25 = 1500ml
60 x 30 = 1800ml
so answer is: 1500-1800ml
55
What are the normal Sodium req per day?
1 mmol / kg / day
so 60kg = 60 mmol / day
56
What is a common side fx of Spinal Anaesthesia?
Hypotension
57
How do you calculate ASA (anaeshtesia score in america)?
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What is the Dependant Variable in a audit gonna be?
the OUTCOME
e.g post-op infection
59
When is the best time for a baby to have surgery for undescended testis?
@ 1 yr of age
60
What is a Meckels Diverticulum
Diverticulum that exists bc **incomplete** **obliteration** of **Vitelline Duct**
61
What nerve supplies the Hip Adductors?
Pudendal nerve
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What HTN med should be _withheld_ on Day of Surgery?
What will it cause if given?
How long can you withold them upto?
Ramipril
ACEi will cause intra-op hypOtension
You can withhold them for upto 48 hours b4 op
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What is a complication that can happen even after the operation from **Analgesia** given pre-op?
Opiate overdose (bc too much opiate anaglesia)
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What are the CF of post-op complication of pre-op Analgesia Opiate Overdose?
Resp depression
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How do you reverse the post-op complication of pre-op Analgesia Opiate Overdose?
NALOXONE
66
What is the screening programme for AAA?
Single abd US for males @ 65 yrs
only **one**, not every few yrs, cah we said if u aint got one @ 65, u probs wont ever get one
67
What size is a Microadenoma vs Macroadenoma of Pituitary?
Microadenoma: smaller than 1cm
Macroadenoma: bigger than 1cm
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What is the tx for symptomatic Microadenoma of pituitary? (2 things)
1. Cabergoline (FIRST LINE)
2. Transsphenoidal surgery
(Cabergoline = dopamine agonist, so will stop da prolactin hypersecretion)
69
When can you use Ocreotide (somatostatin analogue aka GH inhibitor) for Pituitary tumours? (2 times)
1. Short term pre-op tx
2. Long term tx if other tx failued
70
What are the CF of Lithium toxicity? (5 things)
1. Confusion
2. Blurred vision
3. Abn muscle movements
4. Polyuria
5. Diarrhoea
71
What meds can precipitate Lithium toxicity if given alongside Lithium? (2 things)
1. Bendroflumethiazides (more common)
2. NSAIDs
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What is an important side fx of Carbimazole (hyperthyroidism tx)?
Therefore what should you always check if showing CF of this?
Agranulocytosis
Always check FBC w **Neut** count
73
What are the CF of Agranulocytosis? (3 things)
1. Fever + Chills
2. **Sore throat**
3. Limb weakness
74
What is a side fx of Amlodipine (**Ca channel blocker**)? (2 things)
1. Ankle swelling (10%)
2. Headache
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What are the side fx of Beta blockers? (2 things)
1. Cold peripheries
2. Insomnia / nightmares
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What should you give for a worsening _wheeze_ and _reduced peak flow findings_ in asthma pt?
Oral prednisolone
77
What investigations should you do for a 20-30 yr old male with Urinary symptoms?
Gram-stain of urethral swabs (CHECK FOR STI)
More likely to be STI than UTI in male of this age range
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What is the Dx?
* Pale white patches on neck and trunk
* Pathces are scaly + itchy
* Returned from Mediterranean beach holiday
Pityriasis versicolor
(yeast infection in young ppl in humid climates)
79
What is the tx for Pityriasis versicolor?
Ketoconazole shampoo on body for 5 days
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What are the CF of Overactive bladder (OAB)? (3 things)
1. Urgency
2. Urge incontinence
3. Frequency
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What is the tx for Overactive bladder (OAB)? (2 things)
1. Anticholinergics (Solifenacin)
2. Beta agonists (Mirabegron)
Soli fen Akin
Mira Beg Ron
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When should you not give Mirabegron (beta agonist) for Overactive Bladder (OAB)?
HTN
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What abx should you give a PREGNANT woman w UTI?
Cefalexin (cephalosporin)
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What meds can cause Bradycardia even if given topically?
Very obv, wt meds r SUPPOSED to slow down heart in tachy?
BETA BLOCKERS
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flashcards
Decks in class (27)
# Cards
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yhhhh762
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Formatives84
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passport329
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DVT27
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Hypertension28
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Diabetes Mellitus64
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DKA24
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Coeliac Disease (Malabsorption)23
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Urinary Tract Infection26
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Pancreatitis24
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Pancreatitis COPY63
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LTRI: Pneumonia18
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Scrotal Lumps55
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Colorectal Cancer40
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Neck of Femur Fracture37
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis)44
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Lung Cancer54
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TB77
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Asthma36
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Personality Disorders11
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Breast Cancer102
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11: Levels of Consciousness & Epilepsy32
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Heart Failure12
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Oesophageal Cancer31
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Dementia56
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8.2 Parkinson’s Disease38
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3 - Cystic Fibrosis42
