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What is type 1 diabetes

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Autoimmune destruction of islet beta cells of the pancreas and therefore no insulin production.

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what are 6 symptoms of diabetes

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Always hungry
Always thirsty
Frequent urination
Weight Loss
Poor wound healing
Blurry vision
frequent vaginal and penile thrush

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What are 3 complication of diabetes

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  1. Retinopathy
  2. Neuropathy
  3. Nephropathy
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how is type 1 diabetes diagnosed

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Oral glucose tolerance test, HbA1c test, antibodies test

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what is first line treatment of T1DM

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Multiple daily injection of basal and bolus insulin

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Name 3 rapid acting insulin analogues

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aspart
glulisine
lispro

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Name 3 long acting insulin analogues

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detemir
glargline
degludec

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What long acting insulin analogue is twice daily dosing

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Detemir

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when should bolus insulin be given

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Before meals NOT AFTER

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what are two alternatives to multiple daily basal/bolus injection regimens

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  1. Biphasic human mixed isophane insulin - humulin
  2. Biphasic analogue mixed insulin - NovoMix(aspart) or humalogMix(lispro)
  3. Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion(pump)
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What insulin analogue is ultra-long acting

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Insulin Degludec

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What long-acting insulin analogue is chosen for nocturnal hypoglycaemia

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Insulin Degludec

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What adjunctive anti-diabetic medicine is given in T1DM and why

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Metformin to improve glycaemic control and minimise insulin dose

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How should you store insulin

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Unopened insulin must be stored in refrigerator and kept away from direct sunlight.

Opened insulin can be stored at room temperature for 4 weeks

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How often should type 1 diabetics self monitor their blood glucose

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four times day
(before each meal and before bed )

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what are 5 DVLA instructions for diabetics

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  1. Monitor BM no more than 2 hours before driving
  2. Monitor 2 hours after driving
  3. BM must be above 5mmol/L
  4. Driver must have fast-acting glucose available in car.
  5. Must not drive if experiencing a Hypo
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What is clinically hypoglycaemia

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blood sugar less than 4mmol/L

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What is treatment for hypoglycaemia if patient is conscious and able to swallow

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Conscious and able to swallow: fast-acting carb (glucogel/sugar water/ half can of coke)

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What is treatment for hypoglycemia if patient is unconscious

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IM glucagon, repeat after 10 minutes if not effective

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What is T2DM and what is the blood sugar reading suggestive of it

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Insulin resistance and/or insulin deficiency.
> 11mmol/L

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What is target HbA1c for T2DM for drugs not associated with hypos

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48mmol/mol

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What anti-diabetic drugs are associated with hypos

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Sulfonylureas(gliclazide) or insulin

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What is target HbA1c for T2DM for drugs associated with hypos

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53 mmol/mol

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What is first-line non drug treatment for diabetes

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Diet and lifestyle advice

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What is first line treatment for T2DM
Metformin
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what is metformin dose
500mg OD, then BD, then TDS increased in weekly intervals
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What to do if metformin causes GI side effects
change to modified release
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What should you add onto metformin if a patient has heart failure or CVD
SGLT2 inhibitor with proven CVD benefits i.e Dapagliflozin
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what is second line treatment in T2DM
Dual therapy with following choices - DPP-4 inhibitors(gliptins) - Plioglitazone - gliclazide - SGLT2 inhibitors
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5 symptoms of hypothyroidism
1. Fatigue 2. Dry skin 3. Weight gain 4. Cold Intolerance 5.. Hair loss
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What is overt and subclinical hypothyroidism
Overt: high TSH and Low T4 Subclinical: high TSH normal T4
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what is the autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Hashimotos
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What is treatment for hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine OM before 30 minutes food and drinks
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What foods should you avoid with levothyroxine
Calcium containing products i.e dairy must leave 4 hours apart Caffeine must leave 30 minute gap
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When is menopause diagnosed
after 12 months of amenorrhea
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What is the cause of menopause
Loss of ovarian follicular function and depletion of oocyte stores which results less production of oestrogen and progesterone and thus no menstruation
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What is the mean age of menopause in the UK
51 but varies between ethnic groups
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What are 10 symptoms of menopause
Weight gain Night sweats hot flushes Brain fog Hair loss Anxiety depression vaginal atrophy osteoporosis fatigue
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What is the treatment of vasomotor symptoms in menopause for women without a uterus
Oestrogen only - oral or transdermal
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What is the tx of vasomotor symptoms in menopause for women with a uterus
oestradiol with progesterone oral or transdermal
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Why is progesterone given to women with a uterus
Unopposed oestrogen increases the risk of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer, progesterone is protective to the endometrium and prevents it from growing too much.
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what are the urogenital symptoms of menopause
Vaginal atrophy, dryness, itching, iritiation, loss of libido
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What 3 conditions are menopausal women at higher risk of
1. Osteoporosis(oestrogen maintains healthy bones) 2. CVD 3. Stroke
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What is self care advice for hot flushes and night sweats in menopausal women
- Weight loss - regular excercise - Sleep in cool room - Wear lighter clothing - reduce stress - avoid triggers such as spicy foods, smoking and alcohol
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What other treatments are there for urogenital symptoms of menopause
Vaginal lubricants or moisturisers
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HRT increases the risk of what 3 cancers
Ovarian, endometrium, ovarian
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What are 3 non cancerous risks of HRT
VTE, STROKE, CHD
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What is GINA
Oestradiol vaginal tablets
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What is GINA used to treatment
Vaginal atrophy from menopause
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What legal class is GINA
P-medicine
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Who can you supply GINA to
1. Post menopausal over 50 2. No period for atleast 1 year 3. With or without a womb
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Who can you not supply GINA to (7)
1. Liver disease 2. Heart issues 3. Cancer 4. DVT or PE 5. Hypersensitivity to oestradiol 6. vaginal infections 7. Intact uterus previously treated with unopposed oestrogens
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What is one non-drug treatment of menopause
CBT has been found to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes
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What is the dose of GINA
Initiation: One tablet vaginal daily for two weeks Maintenance: One tablet vaginal twice a week
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How long does it take for full benefits of GINA to be felt
8-12 weeks
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What is benign prostate hyperplasia
Enlargement of prostate gland which causes LUTS
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What are voiding symptoms of LUTs
Weak/intermittent urinary stream Straining Hesitancy Dribbling Incomplete emptying
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What are storage symptoms of LUTS
Increased frequency Urgency Nocturia Urinary Incontinence
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What post micturition symptoms of LUTS
- Sensation of incomplete emptying - post micturition dribbling
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What are conservative treatments of LUTS
Pelvic floor excercises Bladder training Lifestyle changes
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What are the lifestyle changes for BPH
- Bladder training - Reduce intake of caffeine, alcohol, carbonated drinks - Reduce intake of fluids after 4pm - Massage back of testicles after peeing to ensure full emptying
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What are the two treatments for BPH
Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
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What alpha blockers are used for BPH
Tamsulosin, Doxazocin, alfuzosin
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what drugs are 5 alpha reductase inhibitors
Finasteride and dutasteride
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Are women allowed to touch finasteride or dutasteride
That women should not handle crushed or broken tablets of finasteride, or leaking capsules of dutasteride, if they are pregnant or may be pregnant. To use a condom if his sexual partner is pregnant or likely to become pregnant.
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What side effects of finasteride
Sexual dsyfunction Breast abnormalities(in men and risk of breast cancer) Depression/suicidal thoughts
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What is a key side effect of alpha-blockers
Dizziness/postural hypotension
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What patient group is alpha blockers cautioned in
Elderly

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