ID

Question 1

Measles Complications

Answer 1

otitis media: the most common complication
pneumonia: the most common cause of death
encephalitis: typically occurs 1-2 weeks following the onset of the illness)
subacute sclerosing panencephalitis: very rare, may present 5-10 years following the illness
febrile convulsions
keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulceration
diarrhoea
increased incidence of appendicitis
myocarditis

Question 2

Rifampicin side effects

Answer 2

Adverse effects =
potent CYP450 liver enzyme inducer
hepatitis
orange secretions
flu-like symptoms

Question 3

Isoniazid side effects

Answer 3

peripheral neuropathy: prevent with pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
hepatitis, agranulocytosis
liver enzyme inhibitor

Question 4

Pyrazindamide side effects

Answer 4

hyperuricaemia causing gout
arthralgia, myalgia
hepatitis

Question 5

Ethambutol side effects

Answer 5

optic neuritis: check visual acuity before and during treatment