GP Flashcards

(43 cards)

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How does hip dysplasia present in the 6-8 week baby check?

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Different length legs
Knees at different levels
Can’t abduct hip to 90 degrees
Clunk sound

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What can undescended testes be linked to in the 6-8 week baby check?

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Cancer
infertility
Endocrine disorders

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Why do we check the eyes of babies?

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For congenital cataracts

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What is a red flag in a baby check of the eyes?

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light reflecting off the retina

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5
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What is a critical CHD?

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Can cause death within 28 days

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What is serious CHD?

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Within first 12 months

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What is in the red book?

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Birth details
Family history
Immunisation
Reviews and screening

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Differential of a cough?

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Bronchitis
Pneumonia
TB
COPD
Left ventrivular systolic dysfunction
Postnasal drip
GORD
ACE inhibitors
Idiopathic 
Psychogenic
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9
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Tests for asthma?

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Spirometry
Peak flow test
Airway responsiveness
Allergy tests

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What is the atopic triad?

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Asthma
Atopic dermatitis
Allergic rhinitis

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11
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What ages are breast screenings done?

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50-70

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When do we refer a breast lump?

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Over 30 and have an unexplained lump with or with out pain.

Over 50 and any other breast change.

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What is diarrhoea?

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3+ loose or liquid stools per day

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What is an abnormal PSA result?

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Above 3ng they should be referred to a specialist

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15
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What is given after a kidney transplant?

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mTOR inhibitors

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What needs monitoring after a kidney transplant?

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Full bloods
BP
Urine output
Immunosuppression levels

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17
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What is the age limit for cornea donation?

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80

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What is the age limit for heart valves and tendons?

19
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What diseases can’t you have if you plan on donating organs?

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HIV (unless reciever is also positive), hepatitis, cancer in last 12 months or Creutzfeldt-jakob disease

20
Q

What is Haemodialysis?

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Occurs 3 times a week and takes 4 hours. A tube in the arm removes the blood.

21
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What is peritoneal dialysis?

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Filters using the inside lining of the abdomen. permanent catheter is inserted and the fluid needs to be changed.

22
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How often does peritoneal dialysis occur?

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4 times a day or can be done overnight

23
Q

What are the side effects of dialysis?

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Fatigue, low blood pressure, sepsis, muscle cramps, itchy skin

24
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What drugs should those with renal failure avoid?

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What is stage 2 CKD?
GFR 60-89
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What is stage 3a CKD?
GFR 45-59
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What is stage 3b CKD?
GFR 30-44
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Who has an NHS health check?
40-74
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What does the health check up look at?
Stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia
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What are the issues with Tylenol?
Liver damage
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What are the issues with NSAIDs?
Heart attack, stroke and GI bleeding
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What must you avoiding driving on?
New opioids
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What is the CVD risk assessment score?
QRISK2
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What do you need for a QRISK2 score?
Age, sex, ethnicity, BMI, HDL (HbA1c)
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How often is QRISK2 done?
Every 5 years
36
What investigations should be done on someone with prostate worries?
Urinary frequency-volume chart IPSS questionnaire Physical exam Blood tests
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What is an example of a SRRI?
Cirtoline
38
What is a traditional anti-depressant?
Tricyclics which can be toxic in overdose
39
What is an issue with SSRIs?
In the short term they can cause short term low mood and increased risk of suicide
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What does SSRI stand for?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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What is an issue with St. Johns wart?
interacts with warfarin and contraceptive pill
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What are screening tests for depression
BECK, HADS, PHQ-9
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What is a screening tool for anxiety?
GAD-7