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Tx for mumps? [1]
supportive
PCP patient - when do you add pred? [1]
If PO02 < 92
1st line tx for antisocial personality disorder? [1]
group based cognitive behaviour
1st line treatment for breathlessness in palliative care? [1]
Subcut morphine sulphate
[] is commonly used for migraine prevention, particularly in patients with contraindications to beta-blockers.
Amitriptyline is commonly used for migraine prevention, particularly in patients with contraindications to beta-blockers.
The uterus usually returns to its non-pregnant size by [] weeks post-partum
The uterus usually returns to its non-pregnant size by 4 weeks post-partum
[] tears are the most commonly associated soft tissue injury with tibial plateau fractures, occurring in over 50% of cases.
Lateral meniscus tears are the most commonly associated soft tissue injury with tibial plateau fractures, occurring in over 50% of cases.
Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ).
What is the mx plan? [1]
Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)
Late-onset sepsis (>72 hours of life) is frequently caused by [1]?
Late-onset sepsis (>72 hours of life) is frequently caused by:
* Staphylococcus aureus (most common)
Tx for this? [1]
Topical salicylic acid is a first-line treatment for plantar warts (verrucae), especially in children
On examination, a right foot drop is noted, with prominent weakness of ankle dorsiflexion, inversion and eversion.
Dx? [1]
L5 radiculopathy:
- L5 has both inversion and eversion
What level of steroids do you initiate for patients with lichen sclerosus? [1]
Very potent topical steroids
Describe what is meant by cerebral amyloid angiopathy [1]
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy is a form of vessel disease in which amyloid builds up in the wall of blood vessels. It is a risk factor for haemorrhagic stroke and dementia, and is thought to be associated with hypertension
Essential tremor is inherited in an [] fashion.
Essential tremor is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.
How would you distinguish HSV encephalitis c.f cerebral toxoplasmosis on a CT? [1]
CT head **showing temporal lobe changes ** - think herpes simplex encephalitis
Toxoplasmosis - imaging would typically reveal single or multiple ring-enhancing lesions with clearly defined edges and possible mass effects
[] nerve injury is a common complication of posterior hip dislocation
- How would this present? [2]
Sciatic nerve injury is a common complication of posterior hip dislocation
- The distribution of pain follows the course of the sciatic nerve. The foot drop is secondary to compromise of the common peroneal nerve, supplied by the sciatic nerve.
