Year 1 MBChB - FoM, principles of disease

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Medical microbiology
Understand the basic differences ...,
Lists the categories of micro org...,
List the common specimen types co...
6  cards
Bacteria intro
Describe the main structures and ...,
Describe how bacteria replicate a...,
Describe briefly the detection an...
3  cards
Viruses intro
Xplain the basic classification a...,
Outline the principles of viral c...,
Describe examples of human virus ...
12  cards
Principles of immunisation
Describe the principles of active...,
Describe the types of vaccine ava...,
Define what is meant by the term ...
8  cards
Parasites intro
Describe the main groups of paras...,
Describe the common diseases caus...,
How do you diagnose a parasitic i...
3  cards
Classification of Pathogenic bacteria
Be familiar with the nomenclature...,
Describe where they may colonise ...,
Understand the terms colonisation...
8  cards
Fungi intro
Explain the classification and st...,
Describe the clinically important...,
Describe the properties of fungi
6  cards
Pathogens and the host
Describe some of the features of ...,
Define the terms pathogen and com...,
Describe in outline the human def...
12  cards
Hypersensitivity and autoimmunity
Contrast the mechanisms of type i...,
Understand how allergens can indu...,
Understand the relationship betwe...
9  cards
Antimicrobial chemotherapy
Explain the terms mic mbc sensiti...,
Describe in outline the mechanism...,
Describe the spectrum of action o...
8  cards
Tumor Pathology 1+2
Describe the classification and n...,
List the differences between beni...,
Define the properties of cancer c...
4  cards
Tumor Pathology 3+4
List the local effects of cancer,
List the systemic effects of cancer,
Identify the concepts of dysplasi...
7  cards
Tumor Pathology 5
Describe how certain genes her2 b...,
Describe how certain environmenta...
2  cards
Acute inflammation 1+2
Define acute inflammation,
Name the cardinal signs of inflam...,
List the causes of acute inflamma...
11  cards
Chronic inflammation 1+2
Definition of chronic inflammation,
List the major causes of chronic ...,
List the cell types involved in c...
17  cards
Outline of disease process
Describe the principles of stagin...,
Explain the importance of genetic...,
Describe modalities of therapy cu...
3  cards
Therapeutic options in cancer
Illustrate the importance,
Describe modalities of therapy cu...
2  cards
Chemotherapy
Describe classes of anti cancer t...
1  cards
Circulation 1,2+3
Describe the origin of platelets,
Explain the role of platelets in ...,
Explain the main site of producti...
12  cards
Chromosomes, Cell division, meiosis and chromosome abnormalities
Describe the basic structure and ...,
Describe the laboratory diagnosis...,
Describe the types of structural ...
3  cards
Mendelian inheritance
Describe the characteristics of m...,
Construct and use human pedigrees...,
Calculate genetic risk from pedig...
3  cards
Storing and using genetic information
Describe the double helical struc...,
Describe the process by which dna...,
Describe how a base sequence of d...
5  cards
Mutations and genetic analysis
Describe the types effects and no...,
Describe the application of molec...
2  cards
Genetic predisposition to cancer
Describe the basic mechanism of i...,
Describe the main reasons that in...
2  cards
Estimating risk of genetic disease + mainstream med
Discuss the clinical relevance of...,
Give examples of how genomics is ...,
Know of the different roles of st...
5  cards
Genetic basis of complex inheritance
Describe mechanisms of non mendel...,
Describe what is meant by penetrance,
Appreciate the role of the enviro...
3  cards
An Introduction to Pharmacokinetics and ADME
Define the terms pharmacokinetics...,
Define safe and effective in rela...,
Recognise the scale of the proble...
9  cards
Absorption, Distribution (and Drug Delivery Systems)
List the factors that affect abso...,
Discuss the medical importance of...,
Discuss the benefits of intraveno...
6  cards
Metabolism and Excretion
Describe the processes of phase 1...,
Discuss the role of cytochrome p4...,
Recognise factors including drugs...
6  cards
An Introduction to Medication Safety
Reflect on your own current under...,
Recognise that safe care of patie...,
Understanding that safety require...
6  cards
Clinical Trial Design
Discuss the uses of a clinical study,
Discuss the strengths and weaknes...,
Discuss the basic considerations ...
5  cards
A Systems Approach to ADME
List relevant adme factors under ...,
Identify and discuss several inte...
2  cards
Adverse Drug Reactions
Discuss the medical importance of...,
Discuss factors which may predisp...,
Discuss the definition and classi...
4  cards
Introduction to Imaging
Define what an x ray is,
Recall in general terms the princ...,
Explain why different anatomical ...
7  cards
Imaging in Cancer
Explain the scientific basis of m...,
Explain the indications contraind...,
Describe patient safety issues sp...
8  cards
Imaging in Inflammatory Disorders and Infection
What is molecular imaging,
Radionuclide imaging versus x rays,
Properties of an ideal isotope
8  cards
Injury to the body
Understand the definitions and na...,
Describe and understand the diffe...,
Understand the mechanism of injur...
3  cards
Post Mortem Changes
Recognition of the natural proces...,
Recognise the difficulties in asc...,
Recognise and distinguish post mo...
3  cards
Diagnostic Techniques
List the reasons for requesting l...,
List some individual laboratory m...,
Describe some examples of use of ...
4  cards
Drug-Drug Interactions and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Discuss the medical importance of...,
Discuss factors predisposing a pa...,
Discuss the definition and classi...
4  cards

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