Capsule Cases Flashcards
(23 cards)
what medications are used to PREVENT migraines
amitryptaline
topiramate
propanolol
what is the antibiotic of choice for bacterial tonsillitis
Pen V
most likely orgnanism for bacterial tonsillitis
strep pyogenes
what are some examples of secondary prevention programmes
Treating asymptomatic hypertension
cervical screening
mammography in above 50 years old
what are classical radiological features of rheumatoid arthritis
periarticular erosions
osteopenia
soft tissue swelling
subluxations
what are classical radiological features of osteoarthritis
joint space narrowing
subchondral cysts
sclerosis
osteophytes
what serological investigations are important for rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid factor
CCP antibodies
antinuclear antibodies
what are disease modifying drugs for rheumatoid arthritis
methotrexate azathioprine sulfasalazine hydroxychloroquine leflunomide
what conditions are associated with rheumatoid arthritis
scleritis
pulmonary fibrosis
amyloidosis
cardiovascular disease
how are steroids administered in rheumatoid arthritis
oral
intramuscular
intraarticular
what are patients with rheumatoid arthritis screened for yearly
rheumatoid factor
FRAX score
Depression screening
depression screen
when is antibiotic prophylaxis required for UTIs in children
after a second UTI
what blood tests are first-line for IBS
FBC
anti-TTG
ESR
CRP
what treatments are recommended for acute tension headache
aspirin
paracetamol
physio for neck stiffness
whats the treatment for chronic tension headache
amitriptyline
what gender is more common in athletes foot
men
what fungi causes athetes foot
dermatophytes
what is the incubation period of chickenpox
10-21 days
when is a patient infectious with chickenpox
they may be infectious up to 2 days before the rash appears and for 5-7 days after the rash appears
there is a danger of infection until the blisters have crusted over
what is the GAD 7 questionnaire
a generalised anxiety disorder self reporting questionnaire
what are features of tennis elbow
75% of cases are dominant arm
80% self-limiting within 1-2 years
M=F
peak age 35-55
what are classical examination findings for tennis elbow
localised point tenderness on palpation over and/or distal to the lateral epicondyle
Painful Resisted Middle Finger Extension Muscle Test
Weakened Grip Strength
Full Active and Passive Elbow ROM
what is phalens test used for
carpal tunnel syndrome
