Management Flashcards
1
Q
Kawasaki disease.
A
Gamma globulin (IVIG) Aspirin
2
Q
Bed wetting.
A
Star charts, fluid restriction, alarms, desmopressin.
3
Q
Dementia.
A
Donezipil - a cholinesterase inhibitor.
4
Q
Scabies.
A
Scabicidal medication - permethrin. (Topical cream)
5
Q
Menopause.
A
- lifestyle modifications e.g., exercise weight loss sleep
- hormone replacement therapy
- vasomotor - SSRI e.g., fluoxetine
- vaginal dryness - lubricant, moisturiser
- psychological - CBT, antidepressants, self-help groups
6
Q
Bacterial vaginosis.
A
Oral metronidazole. 
7
Q
Trichomonas.
A
Oral metronidazole.
8
Q
Gonorrhoea.
A
IM ceftriaxone.
9
Q
Stress incontinence.
A
Pelvic floor exercises, duloxetine, surgical intervention.
10
Q
Dehydration.
A
20ml/kg fluid normal saline (0.9% NaCl) bolus over 10 minutes.
11
Q
Croup.
A
Stat dose dexamethasone 150 micrograms/kg, plus supportive measures.
12
Q
Thrush.
A
Oral fluconazole.
13
Q
Group B streptococcus in pregnancy.
A
Oral benzylpenicillin.
14
Q
SSRI of choice in children.
A
Fluoxetine.
15
Q
Management of OCD.
A
- Exposure and response prevention.
- If that is ineffective, trial SSRIs e.g., sertraline, fluoxetine
- If after 12 weeks there is no improvement, trial tricyclic antidepressants or an alternative SSRI.
