evrything fucking else Flashcards
chromosome for CF
7
osteoporosis
dexa scan
bisphosphonates
prolonged HRT
duchennes muscular dystrophy
calf muscle hypertrophy
gowers test
raised CK
x linked
Corticosteroids (slow disease progression)
Splints and hypertrophy
Corrective spinal surgery
rotator cuff vs subacromial impingement
sore all round RC
abduction SI
pericarditis
saddle shaped ST elevation
worse on inspiration
better leaning forward
tamponade caused by peicarditis
becks triad cardiac tamponade
- raised JVP
-muffled heart sounds
-hypotension
polymyalgia rheumatica
temporal artery biopsy
GCA
shoulder pain
raised ESR. if not then polymyositis
steroids
unhappy triad
valgus stress
MCL
medial meniscus
ACL
status epilepticus
Benzodiazepines e.g. Midazolam or Lorazepam (buccal or intra-nasal)
Repeated after 10 mins if necessary
Valproate
Levetiracetam
Phenytoin
myasthenia gravis
anti ACh
Nerve conduction studies (decreased response to repetitive stimulus)
CT chest (tumour of the thymus gland is commonly found in Myasthenia Gravis)
better w rest
cholinesterase inhibitors
pyrostigmine
prednisolone for remission
bronchiectasis
signet ring sign
treat infections that comes
menieres treatment
Treatment of Acute Attacks of Ménière’s Disease
Prochlorperazine
Antihistamines (e.g., cyclizine, cinnarizine and promethazine)
Prophylactic Treatment of Ménière’s Disease
Betahistine
Vestibular rehabilitation exercises
ACL
pop
draw test
lachmanns
for PCL its dip
RA
anti CCP most spec
RF
DAS28
DAS < 2.4 represents clinical remission
DAS > 5.1 represents eligibility for biologic therapy
Methotrexate (acts as folate antagonist, not safe in pregnancy, give Folic acid 5mg)
Sulfasalazine (safe in pregnancy)
Hydroxychloroquine (safe in pregnancy)
Leflunomide
