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Decks in this class (100)

Genetic Principles
What are examples of conditions o...,
Describe features of ad inheritance,
Define variable expression
17  cards
Genome Analysis
What is a believed function of so...,
What detection techniques can be ...,
Compare sanger and ng sequencing
8  cards
Common Genetic Disorders
Genetic aspects of huntington dis...,
Clinical aspects of huntington di...,
Genetic aspects of myotonic dystr...
16  cards
Inherited Predisposition to Cancer
What are the requirements for cel...,
What are the 2 cell cycle genes i...,
What is the normal function of a tsg
17  cards
Haemopoiesis
Describe the locations of haemopo...,
Describe the hierarchy of haemopo...,
Describe the different types of h...
21  cards
Sickle Cell Disease
What causes sickle cell disease,
Describe the pathogenesis of the ...,
What factors affect the rate of s...
8  cards
Megaloblastic Anaemia
Describe the requirements for nor...,
Describe the role of b12 folate m...,
What 2 processes is b12 necessary...
15  cards
IDA And ACD
Describe how the rbc carries out ...,
Describe the rbcs functional shape,
What is the role of transferrin a...
17  cards
Thalassaemia
What is the cause of thalassaemia,
What is the outcome of alpha thal...,
Describe hbh disease
6  cards
Haemolytic Anaemia
What is haemolytic anaemia,
What blood results would you see ...,
What are the types of congenital ...
14  cards
Leukaemia
Describe features of acute leukaemia,
Causes of leukaemia,
Describe the presentation of acut...
25  cards
Lymphoma And Myeloma
Describe the patient presentation...,
How is lymphoma staged,
What factors do you have to consi...
26  cards
Coagulation And Anticoagulants
Describe the events that take pla...,
Describe the events of primary ho...,
Describe the events that take pla...
31  cards
Bleeding And Thrombotic Disorders
What is disseminated intravascula...,
What are the possible causes of dic,
What is the treatment of dic
8  cards
General Concepts In Pathology
Define pathology,
What are the features of disease,
What are the different tissue types
7  cards
Cell Injury, Degeneration And Death
Describe the pathogenesis of cell...,
Describe cellular features of rev...,
Describe features of necrosis and...
9  cards
Pathology In Practice
What is included in cellular path...,
What are pathology specimens used...,
Examples of pathological specimens
8  cards
Disorders Of Growth And Cancer
What are cellular adaptations to ...,
What is hypertrophy and its causes,
What is hyperplasia and what caus...
18  cards
Acute Inflammation
Define acute inflammation,
What are the 3 main processes inv...,
Describe the clinical features of...
15  cards
Chronic Inflammation
Define chronic inflammation,
What circumstances can result in ...,
What cells are involved in chroni...
11  cards
Developmental Disorders
What is an anomaly,
What is a malformation,
Describe aspects of cardiac vsd
11  cards
Pathology And Autopsy
What are the purposes of a post m...,
Describe what post mortems involve,
What do you look for as part of e...
6  cards
Thrombosis, Ischaemia, Embolism And Infarction
Define thrombosis,
What are the 3 components of virc...,
Describe artieral thrombus
11  cards
Benign Breast Conditions
Describe the normal breast tissue,
What aids a clinical diagnosis of...,
What are the different types of b...
23  cards
Malignant Breast Conditions
What are the risk factors for bre...,
List some symptoms of breast cancer,
Describe the treatment of breast ...
11  cards
Pathology Of The Ovary And Fallopian Tubes
What gynaecological organs are co...,
Describe the normal anatomy of th...,
Describe the anatomy of the norma...
20  cards
Pathology Of The Cervix, Vulva And Vagina
List the epithelia types in the g...,
What is the purpose of cervical s...,
Define dyskaryosis
12  cards
Cancer Chemotherapy
List the special characteristics ...,
What are the different molecular ...,
What are the anti cancer defences...
18  cards
Pathology Of The Endometrium And Myometrium
Describe the histology of the end...,
Describe the histology of the end...,
Describe the histology of the end...
20  cards
Radiology VT: Female GU
What are the disadvantages of usi...,
What patient preparation is requi...,
What colour is the uterus on us
20  cards
HF And Therapeutics
Define heart failure,
List the causes of hf,
What are the main types of heart ...
16  cards
Valvular Heart Disease
What is stenosis,
What is regurgitation,
Describe features of rheumatic va...
14  cards
Management Of ACS
What are the symptoms and signs o...,
What is the definition of an mi,
Type 1 mi
21  cards
CXR In Heart Failure
What would you see in stage 1 con...,
What would you see in stage 2 con...,
What would you see in stage 3 con...
4  cards
Atrial Fibrillation
What are the symptoms of af,
How can a diagnosis be made of af,
What are the different types of af
16  cards
Hypertension
Definition of hypertension,
Describe the correlation between ...,
Describe the pathophysiology of h...
15  cards
Endocarditis
Definition of endocarditis,
What is the vegetation associated...,
What is quorum sensing and why is...
18  cards
Adult CHD
Describe the morphology of the ch...,
Describe features of asd,
Describe secundum asd
9  cards
Organisms Encountered In Clinical Practice
Describe guided therapy,
Describe empirical therapy,
Describe important features of s ...
7  cards
Antibiotics Used In Clinical Practice
Describe the use of amoxicillin,
What are beta lactams and what ar...,
Describe the mechanism of action ...
34  cards
Antibiotic Resistance
What are the main mechanisms for ...,
Describe the mechanism of beta la...,
Describe the mechanism of beta la...
9  cards
TB
Describe features of mycobacteriu...,
What are the 4 populations of m t...,
Describe the pathogenesis of tb i...
18  cards
Infection Prevention And Control
What are the 10 principles of inf...,
What are transmission based preca...,
What is the most common route of ...
15  cards
Common Causes Of Fever In The Returning Traveller
What are the common causes of und...,
Describe how an anophoele mosquit...,
Describe the diagnostic tests for...
19  cards
Infection Presentations In The Returning Traveller
What are the most common causes o...,
What is the management of travell...,
What causes schistosomiasis
9  cards
Bacterial RTIs
What allows bacteria to enter the...,
What are the typical causes of co...,
What are the atypical causes of c...
24  cards
Bacterial GI Infections
Define gastroenteritis,
Define diarrhoea,
Define dysentery
37  cards
Viral Gastroenteritis
Define viral gastroenteritis,
Who is at higher risk of viral ga...,
List the viruses that cause gastr...
21  cards
Skin And Soft Tissue Infection
Describe the microbiome of the skin,
What characterises impetigo,
What is the causative organism an...
30  cards
Viral Respiratory Tract Infections
What are the possible respiratory...,
What are the possible respiratory...,
What are the possible respiratory...
16  cards
COVID
Describe the incubation period in...,
What lab imaging signs are consis...,
Describe the possible modes of tr...
5  cards
Bone And Joint Infections
Describe the presentation of sept...,
What are the differential diagnos...,
Describe the different types of s...
36  cards
STIs
Which patients should you offer p...,
What is included in a standard se...,
What groups are more at risk of g...
27  cards
HIV
What populations are at the highe...,
Describe the testing for hiv,
Describe the main symptoms of ser...
13  cards
Infection In Immunocompromised Patients
List the innate defence mechanism...,
List the adaptive immune mechanis...,
What are the different types of i...
25  cards
Chest X Rays
What are the 3 broad differential...,
Describe the appearance of primar...,
Describe the appearance of post p...
5  cards
Pathological And Clinical Aspects Of COPD
Define copd,
Describe the pathogenesis of copd,
Describe the effect of cigarette ...
18  cards
Management Of Acute PE
Learn the nice diagram for manage...,
Describe how you would risk strat...,
When would you commence anticoagu...
13  cards
ABGs
What are the normal values for abgs,
What defines resp failure,
Results for metabolic acidosis
11  cards
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Define obstructive sleep apnoea a...,
Describe the mechanism of osas,
Describe how the airway of someon...
21  cards
Lung Cancer
What type of lung cancer does smo...,
What are the risk factors for lun...,
What are the signs and symptoms o...
24  cards
Allergy In The Lung
What is intolerance,
Describe the potential mechanisms...,
Describe the features of allergy
22  cards
Pleural Effusion
Describe light s criteria for det...,
Describe conditions that cause tr...,
What conditions cause exudate ple...
9  cards
Lung Function Testing
What is the purpose of lung funct...,
Explain how spirometry is carried...,
What are the disadvantages of spi...
18  cards
Interstitial Lung Disease
What is fibrosis,
What is the role of the interstit...,
What is traction bronchiectasis
9  cards
Acne
Describe the aetiology of acne,
Describe the clinical features of...,
Describe the distribution of asthma
7  cards
Acute And Emergency Dermatology
List the types of skin drug react...,
List the more rare skin drug reac...,
What are the common drugs which c...
21  cards
Inflammatory Skin Disease
What are the causes of inflammati...,
What are the different classifica...,
Describe atopic eczema
20  cards
Skin And Systemic Disease
What can skin changes be a sign of,
What skin changes are associated ...,
What skin changes are associated ...
11  cards
Skin Cancer
What are the 2 mechanisms of skin...,
Describe basal cell carcinoma,
Describe the treatment of basal c...
11  cards
Structure And Function Of Skin
What are the 3 major functions of...,
List the layers and contents of t...,
Describe the embryologic developm...
8  cards
Dermatopathology
What is the pathological definiti...,
Describe the histopathology of a ...,
What are the histopathological su...
17  cards
IBD
What are the contributing factors...,
Describe the presentation of infe...,
What is the investigation and man...
22  cards
Colorectal Cancer
What are the risk factors for col...,
What are the 3 main routes for th...,
What features of adenomas increas...
5  cards
Decompensated Liver Disease
Describe the considerations for d...,
Describe the considerations for d...,
Describe the considerations for d...
7  cards
Liver Disease
What is the definition of cirrhos...,
Describe a typical history of som...,
What is raised in hepatic causes ...
17  cards
Compartment Syndrome
Describe the definition of compar...,
Describe the causes of compartmen...,
What are the clinical features of...
13  cards
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is rheumatoid arthritis and ...,
Outline the pathophysiology of rh...,
What are the symptoms of ra
18  cards
Back Pain And Spinal Disorders
What are the negative effects of ...,
What defines chronic back pain an...,
What are the possible causes of b...
22  cards
Back Pain and Spinal Disorders 2
Contrast mechanical vs inflammato...,
What are the 2 main differentials...,
What are important things to ask ...
10  cards
Septic, Crystal and Reactive Arthritis
What are the causes of acute mono...,
Describe the clinical features of...,
What is the most important thing ...
21  cards
Immunosuppressants
What are the indications for immu...,
What are the advantages and adver...,
Describe the mechanism of action ...
25  cards
Vasculitis
What are the different categories...,
What types of vasculitis is small...,
What type of vasculitis is in anc...
23  cards
Bone Tumours
What are the types of bone tumours,
What cancers commonly spread to t...,
What bones are commonly affected ...
26  cards
Osteoarthritis and Joint Replacement
What is osteoarthritis,
What are the clinical features of...,
What are the risk factors of oste...
9  cards
Bone Fracture Healing and AVN
What are the functions of bone,
Describe the structure of cortica...,
Describe the structure of cancell...
27  cards
Connective Tissue Disorders
Describe the clinical presentatio...,
What is discoid lupus,
List the msk manifestations of lupus
35  cards
Acute Kidney Injury
Describe the staging of aki,
Define oliguria,
What are the causes of aki
12  cards
Chronic Kidney Disease
What is the definition of ckd,
What are the issues around using ...,
What factors are taken into consi...
17  cards
Kidney Replacement Therapy
List the functions of the kidney,
What are the indications for krt,
What are the clinical features of...
13  cards
Kidney Transplantation
Where does a kidney transplant go,
Why are kidney transplants carrie...,
Which patients are unsuitable for...
7  cards
Kidney Stones
Describe the location of the kidn...,
Describe the 3 segments of the ur...,
What are the 4 layers of the ureters
23  cards
Urooncology
What are the risk factors of pros...,
What are the signs and symptoms o...,
Describe the pathology of prostat...
31  cards
Glomerulonephritis
List the functions of the kidney,
List the mechanisms for glomerulo...,
What investigation would you want...
17  cards
Systemic Disease Affecting the Kidneys
Describe the pathophysiology of d...,
Describe the changes to the glome...,
Describe the clinical presentatio...
13  cards
Genetic Disease Affecting the Kidneys
Describe features of apkd,
Describe pkd1 and 2 gene mutations,
Describe the clinical presentatio...
13  cards
CAKUT and Pyelonephritis
What is important to note about n...,
What renal investigations are use...,
Describe renal genesis
19  cards
Fluid Management
Describe the fluid electrolyte di...,
Describe what problems can lead t...,
Describe what 3rd space losses are
6  cards
UTI
What are complicated and uncompli...,
Define relapse and recurrent,
What are the risk factors of bact...
30  cards
Epilepsy
How long does it take for the cns...,
Describe the epileptic activity i...,
List the excitatory components to...
7  cards

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