Medicine

Question 1

What are the two most common types of oesophageal cancer?

Answer 1

• SCC = most common in developing world
• Adenocarcinoma = most common in uk

Question 2

Where in the oesophagus are SCC and adenocarcinoma most commonly found (2)?

Answer 2

• SCC = upper half
• Adenocarcinoma = lower half

Question 3

What cancer is associated with severe coeliacs disease?

Answer 3

Enteropathy associated T-cell lymphoma (of small intestine)

Question 4

What are the main symptoms of Guillain barre syndrome (3)?

Answer 4

• Back/ leg pain (65% present with this first)
• Ascending weakness
• Hypo-reflexia

Question 5

What rescue medicine should those with Addisons be given?

Answer 5

Hydrocortisone injection kit

Question 6

Which drugs can cause cholestasis (5)?

Answer 6

• COCP
• ABX (co-amox, fluclox, erythro)
• Sulphonylurea
• Testosterones
• Chlorpromazine