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What are the four conditions for tetralogy of Fallot

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Overriding aorta
Right ventricular hypertrophy
Pulmonary stenosis
Ventricular septal defect

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What does CHADS Vasc stand for

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Congestive HF
HTN
Age ≥75 (x2)
Diabetes
Stroke (x2)

Vascular disease
Age 65-74
Sex Category female

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What is a collapsing pulse associated with

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Aortic regurgitation

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What are the murmur sounds

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Aortic stenosis is the correct answer as it produces an ejection systolic crescendo decrescendo murmur (and a slow rising, narrow pulse pressure), heard loudest on expiration.

Mitral regurgitation produces an apical pansystolic murmur.

Aortic regurgitation produces an early diastolic decrescendo murmur (and a collapsing pulse)

Mitral stenosis produces an apical mid diastolic rumble.

Pulmonary stenosis produces an ejection systolic murmur heard loudest on inspiration.

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ECG change seen in right bundle branch block

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MarroW
V1……V6

R wave (M)
Slurred S wave (W)

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Reading for HTN

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Stage 1= >140/90.
Stage 2= >160/100.
Severe HTN= >180/110

Ambulatory readings
135/85= Stage 1 HTN.
150/95 =Stage 2 HTN.

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Signs of infective endocarditis

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Janeway lesions
Osler nodes
Roth spots
Splinter haemorrhages

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What is typical presentation of IBS

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Generalised abdominal pain which gets better after passing wind and/or defecation, bloating and changes in bowel habits typically suggest a case of IBS

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Typical Px presentation of Crohn’s

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Pain on the right side of the abdomen along with bloody stools and other extra-intestinal features such as mouth ulcers, erythema nodosum and episcleritis although these aren’t always the case

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Typical Px presentation of UC

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UC only affects the colon so it you tend to get pain in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen instead of generalised abdominal pain. Also, there is blood and mucus in the stool too

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Explain Mallory Weiss tears

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Mallory Weiss tears occur when there is a tear in the mucosal lining at the oesophagogastric junction due to a sudden increase in intra-abdominal pressure.

Things such as recurrent retching, vomiting etc. can force stomach contents into the oesophagus, dilate it and tear it resulting in haematemesis

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First line medication for GORD

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PPIs
Omeprazole

Other meds later on inc; H2 antagonist Rantidine

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Most common cause of peptic ulcers and its MoA

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H. Pylori

Lives in gastric mucus, secretes urease which splits urea in stomach into CO2 + ammonia.
Ammonia + H+→ammonium.
Ammonium, proteases, phospholipases and vacuolating cytotoxin A damages gastric epithelium.
_Causes inflammatory response reducing mucosal defence→mucosal damage_

Also causes increased acid secretion
i. Gastrin release (from G cells)→more acid secretion
ii. Triggers release of histamine→more acid secretion
iii. Increases parietal cells mass→more acid secretion
iv. Decreases somatostatin (released from D cells)→more acid secretion

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How can NSAIDS cause peptic ulcers

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Recurrent NSAID use is a common cause of peptic ulcers

a. Mucus secretion stimulated by prostaglandins
b. COX-1 needed for prostaglandin synthesis
c. NSAIDs inhibit COX-1
d. No COX-1 = mucous isn’t secreted
e. Reduced mucosal defence→mucosal damage

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Give 4 causes of peptic ulcers

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H. Pylori
Reduced stomach acid
NSAIDs
Mucosal ischaemia

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Does autoimmune gastritis cause peptic ulcers

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No

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How are h.pylori infections Tx

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Clithromycin
Amoxicillin
+ PPI; omeprazole

Remember as CAP

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Give 4 risk factors for GORD

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GORD is caused by relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter causing gastric acid, pepsin, bile etc. to flow back into the oesophagus - so risk factors should affect lower oesophageal sphincter

Obesity
Hiatus hernia
Smoking
Pregnancy

not recurrent endoscopies

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patient comes in with abdominal pain, bloating, constipation. You examine the abdomen and discover a hard mass in the left iliac fossa and carry out a digital rectal examination which shows an empty rectum. What is this

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Large bowel obstruction

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1st line investigation for large bowl obstruction

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Abdominal X-ray

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What is achalasia

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Condition in which the lower oesophageal sphincter fails to open during swallowing causing a back-up of food into the oesophagus

  • not a possible complication of GORD
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Which type of ulcer ause pain several hours after eating, pain gets better when eating

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Duodenal ulcers

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Give 4 features of UC

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Continuous
Affects from rectum to ileocaecal joint
Affects males and female equally
Smoking is protective
Weaker genetic link than Crohn’s
PANCA +ve

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40-year-old man presents with smelly, floaty stools and diarrhoea. He has lost 7lb and has a rash on his elbows. He has a family history of Type 1 diabetes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Coeliacs disease
You see steatorrhoea + presence of a rash; some coeliac patients present with skin changes in the extensor surface known as Dermatitis Herpetiformis, this is an immunological response to gluten which manifests in the skin + fHx of autoimmune conditions increase likelihood

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Give 4 risk factors for oesophageal cancer
Achalasia Alcohol Obesity Smoking **not spicy foods**
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What’s gold standard investigation of bowel cancer
Colonoscopy 2nd line: double contrast barium enema; to avoid perforation risk
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Where are majority of colon cancers found
Distal colon
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1st line Tx for coeliacs
Gluten-free diet Rare to not be solved; persistence of Sx = refractory coeliacs - give prednisolone
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Give 4 risk foctors/causes of diverticulum
Smoking NSAIDs Obesity Low fibre diet - *fibre softens stools and makes them larger so if low fibre diet there is more pressure on the intestinal wall to pass faeces, which results in the colonic mucosa being pushed through the gaps in the muscular wall where arteries penetrate.* **not alcohol**
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A 48-year-old female complains of bright red rectal bleeding which can be found upon wiping, she has been constipated recently and admits to straining. She feels tired but has not noticed any weight loss. What would the likely diagnosis be?
Haemorrhoids
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What other finding if commonly seen in a typical Px with Crohn’s
Anaemia due to iron + folate deficiency - malabsorption
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What’s the most common cause of AKIs
Acute tubular necrosis
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Give 5 causes of AKI
Acute tubular necrosis Hypovolaemia Nephrotoxins Prostate hyperplasia Sepsis
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What are the different stages for glomerular filtration rate
Remember the clock analogy
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Give 4 sig risk factors for CKD
Diabetes FHx of CKD Old age Recurrent UTIs
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Causative organisms of pyelonephritis
**remember KEEPSs** Klebsiella E. Coli Enterococcus Proteus mirabilis Staphlococus saprophyticus
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Most common cause of pyelonephritis
Escherichia coli
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What test is commonly used for chlamydia
Nuclei acid amplification test
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Signs of infection in a urine dipstick result
Leukocytes and nitrites
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What is prostatitis characterised by
Pelvic and perineal pain lasting > 3months. Trauma causing nerve damage in LUT is risk factor for prostatitis
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First line for LUT infection and its pregnancy SE
Nitrofurantoin Should be avoided in 3rd trimester - causes neonatal haemolysis
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Risk of using trimethoprim in pregnancy
Teratogenic in first trimester - inhibits folate synthesis
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What does budd-chiari syndrome present with
Abdo pain Ascites Liver enlargement
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What's reiters syndrome
**Reactive arthritis** Triad of... CANT SEE CANT PEE CANT CLIMB A TREE Conjunctivitis, urethritis, arthritis
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What's saints triad
Diverticulosis, cholelithiasis, hiatus hernia
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Name 4 complications of polycystic kidney disease
Subarachnoid haemorrhage Kidney stones Polycystic liver disease CVD *not nephrotic syndrome*
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5 types of malaria pathogen species
Plasmodium falciparum - severe Sx Plasmodium ovale Plasmodium vivax Plasmodium malariae Plasmodium knowlesi
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Which species of female only mosquito can transmit malaria
Anopheles gambiae
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Urgent gold standard tx for TTP
Plasma exchange - you treat without confirmed diagnosis because MEDICAL EMERGANCY.
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What's hydroxycarbamide
Bone marrow suppression. - polycythaemia Vera - sometimes sickle cell disease (vaso-occlusive crisis prevention)
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TTP signs and sx
PENTAD: **Microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia, Low platelets, AKI, Neurological Sx Fever**
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In ttp what's seen on the blood film
Schistocytes *blood fragments*
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When is FRAX tool used
Gives 10 Yr probability of a fracture
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When is HAS BLED score used
Risk of major bleed for Px on anticoagulation.
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When is QRISK3 used
Risk of getting stroke or heart attack in next 10 yrs
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Give 4 complications of chemotherapy
Alopecia Pancytopenia Infertility Secondary malignancies Nausea & GI disturbances
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What's thrombo-prophylaxis regimen for px who've had suregry/hip replacement
LMWH (**Delteparin**) acutely + apixaban/compression stocking until discharge + low dose aspirin for further 28 days
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Tx for severe/complicated malaria
IV artesunate 2nd line: IV quinine + doxycycline
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Treatment of uncomplicated malaria/Non falciparum malaria
Oral chloroquine
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Which 2 malaria species can lie dormant
Plasmodium ovale Plasmodium vivax
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Tx of dormant malaria
Primaquine
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Is malaria notifiable
Yes Public health England
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Outcomes of acute inflammation
Resolution...*returns to normal* Suppuration...*pus formation* Organisation...*Granulation tissue and fibrosis* - cardiac tissue can't resolve so **reorganise** into fibrosis tissue Progression...*excessive recurrent infection*
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Which cancer doesn't metastasise
Basal cell carcinoma
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Name of cancers: straited muscle
Rhabdomyoma (benign) Rhabdomyosarcoma (malignant)
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Name of cancers: smooth muscle
Leiomyoma (benign) Leiomyosarcoma (malignant)
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Name of cancers: cartilage
Chondroma (benign) Chondrosarcoma (malignant)
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Name of cancers: bone
Osteoma (benign) Osteosarcoma (malignant)
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Name of cancers: Adipocytes
Lipoma (benign) Liposarcoma (malignant)
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Name of cancers: non glandular
Papilloma (benign) Carcinoma (malignant)
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Name of cancers: glandular
Adenoma (benign) Adenocarcinoma (malignant)
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Burkitts lymphoma
B cell malignancy caused by EBV
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Kaposi sarcoma
Vascular endothelial malignancy; HIV associated
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Ewing sarcoma
Bone malignancy
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Teratoma
Cancer of all 3 embryonic germ layers
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What are the 4 outcomes of inflammation
Resolution… normal Suppuration… pus formation Organisation… granulation tissue and fibrosis *Cardiac and nerve cells never resolve… they reorganise into fibrotic tissue or progress into chronic* Progression… continuous damage leading to chronic inflammation
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Give examples of the 2 types of granulomas
*aggregate of epitheloid histocytes* Central necrosis… (*caseating granuloma*) - TB No central necrosis… (*non-caseating granuloma*) - Sarcoidosis, Crohn’s, Vasculitis
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Metaplasia of Barrett’s oesophagus
Stratified squamous —> Simple columnar
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Define budd-chiari syndrome
An obstruction of the Hepatic vein via either a tumour or a thrombus, resulting in Hepatic ischaemia and eventual liver failure
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Define haemochromatosis
**autosomal recessive** disorder of Iron metabolism which results in iron deposition in the joints, liver, heart, pancreas and skin ** with fatigue, slate grey skin, signs of liver failure and pancreatic failure**
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Define Wilson’s
Autosomal recessive disorder of copper excretion, which results in excess deposition in the liver and CNS *Personality changes, tremor, ataxia, dysarthria and liver cirrhosis*. **Kaiser-Fleischer rings** Tx: Penicillamine
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What’s given for alcohol withdrawal
Chlordiazepoxide
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What’s desferroxamine given in
Iron chelating agent For iron overdose
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Is diarrhoea a characteristic finding of upper GI bleeds
No Coffee-ground vomit Melaena Hypotension Tachycardia
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What are the Sx of pancreatitis
_GET SMASHED_ Gallstones Ethanol Trauma Steroids Mumps Autoimmune Scorpion venom Hyperlipidaemia Emboli Drugs
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If Px has ruq pain made worse on eating fatty foods what could it be
Biliary colic Or Ascending cholangitis *So to differentiate…* remember ascending cholangitis = charcots triad
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Which cancers metastases to the bone
Breast Lung Thyroid Kidney Prostate
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What is aledronic acid
Bisphosphonate - remember when taking; have in morning and stay upright for 30 mins after —> **Can cause oesophagitis**
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Which drug can cause haemolytic anaemia
Sulfasalazine DMARD; used in severe RA
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What’s Sjögren’s syndrome
Immune destruction of exocrine glands presents with **arthritis, dry eyes and dry mouth**
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What test is used in Sjögren’s syndrome
_Schirmer’s test_; *a small strip of paper in the eye to measure tear production* + lacrimal gland biopsy + antibody testing
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What is the severe form of psoriatic arthritis and what do u see
XRay image; Pencil in cup Arthritis mutilans - severe form of psoriatic arthritis
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When are periarticular erosions seen
Gout
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Which msk condition is one of the only to preferentially affect young men
Ankylosing spondylitis 1st line Tx : *whilst other tests are going on* - NSAIDS; ibuprofen
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What is given in gout Tx
_Acute_ NSAIDs + ppi Cholcicine _long-term_ Allopurinol - xanthine oxidase inhibitors
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Give 4 clinical features of Parkinson’s
Fine tremor Rigidity Brisk reflexes Small handwriting
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Ascending paralysis from lower limbs is seen in what condition
Guilin barre syndrome
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Presents in A&E with extreme right-sided head pain and trouble seeing things with her right-eye. She struggles to dictate her history to you, claiming that she also has jaw pain too. She claims she is normally healthy but in the recent months has become more and more drained, with aches all over her body. She also mentions weak shoulders and hips. When you examine her, her right-side scalp is very painful to the touch. Her blood tests also came back and reveal a markedly raised ESR. What she got???
Giant cell arteritis *commonly occurs with **polymyalgia rheumatica** (she complained of weak shoulders and hips.)* Tx: steroids like **Prednisolone**; counteract the inflammation from the vasculitis
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Clinical features of cauda equina
Inability to open bowels/urinate, reduced anal tone, saddle anaesthesia (numbness around pelvic girdle) *The syndrome is caused by a prolapsed disc going into the cauda equina and pressing on the sacral nerves there.*
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When is neostigmine + pyridostigmine used
**ACh-estarase inhibitor**; *Blocks active site of acetylcholinesterase, increasing the amount of Ach available to the post-synaptic membrane*
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Give 4 causes/ risk factors for developing peripheral neuropathies
Diabetes Immunocompromised state; *Hep C viral infection, diphtheria, leprosy, HIV, Lyme disease can all cause neuropathies* Connective tissue disorders Alcoholism
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Commonest cause of COPD exacerbation
Bacterial; Haemophilus influenza Viral; rhinovirus
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In acute COPD exacerbation what’s first line management
ABG
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State the severity of asthma
_Moderate_ PEF: 50-75% _Severe_ PEF: 33-50% RR > 25 HR > 110 *Cant complete sentences in one breath* _Life-threatening_ PEF: <33% SpO2 < 92% PaO2 < 8kPa
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Side effect of salbutamol / SABA
Hypokalaemia
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Side effect of inhaled corticosteroids
Oral candida Stunted growth in children
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Give 2 examples of inhaled corticosteroids
Beclamethasone Proprionate
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Define asthma
Chronic reversible obstructive airway disease **airway hyper-responsiveness + inflamed bronchioles**
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Types of asthma
_Allergic; 70%_ IgE mediated Extrinsic T1 hypersensitivity Due to environmental triggers - pollen, dust mould antigens _Non-allergic; 30%_ Not IgE mediated Intrinsic Harder to Tx - associated with smoking
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Asthmatic triggers
Infection Allergen Cold Exercise Drugs; beta blocker / **aspirin**
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What atopic triad
Atopic rhinitis, asthma, eczema Known as **Atopy**
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Pathophysiology of asthma
Over-expressed tH2 cells in airways exposed to trigger TH2 cytokine release; IgE production; eosinophil recruitment IgE leads to **mast cell degranulation** (histamine, leukotrienes, tryptase release) Bronchial constriction, mucus hypersecretion
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Sx of asthma
Wheeze Dry Cough Chest tightness Sob **Episodic** with **triggers and diurnal variation** **Often younger Px**
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Investigation and Dx of asthma
1st line: FeNO *fractional exhaled nitric oxide* > 40pbb Spirometry **FEV1:FVC < 0.7** - as it suggests obstruction *If after bronchodilator reversibility FEV1 improves >12% = asthma If < 12% improved FEV1 = COPD*
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Tx of asthma
SABA SABA + ICS *Assess inhaler technique and compliance before progressing with Tx* SABA + ICS + LTRA SABA + ICS + LABA ± LTRA Increase ICS
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Drug names of asthmatic drug classes
SABA **salbutamol** ICS **Beclamethasone / Proprionate** LTRA **Montelukast** LABA **Salmeterol**
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Tx for asthma exacerbations
Remember O SHIT B O2 Nebulised _S_ABA _H_ydrocortisone (ICS) _I_V Magnesium sulfate IV _T_heophylline BiPAP
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Which type of lung cancer is seen most commonly in non-smokers
Adenocarcinoma
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Which lung cancer is highly associated with asbestos exposure
Mesothelioma *Deaths from mesothelioma must be sent to the HM Coroner.*
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Characteristic of PE
pleuritic chest pain (worse on deep breaths), shortness of breath haemoptysis.
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What’s curb65
Score estimates mortality of community-acquired pneumonia Confusion Urea > 7 RR ≥ 30 BP < 90/60 65 />
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MoA for spironolactone
Inhibition of aldosterone receptors in distal tubules
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When is ABCD2 used
Stroke risk after a TIA
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Give 3 scenarios of htn that should make u think of conns
hypertension associated with hypokalaemia, hypertension despite being on 3 or more antihypertensives, hypertension before 40 years
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U waves are seen in which electrolyte disturbance
Hypokalaemia
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Give 4 cause of Hypercalcaemia
Thyrotoxicosis Hyperparathyroidism Malignancy Familial benign hypocalciuric Hypercalcaemia Sarcoidosis
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Whats carcinoid syndrome
paraneoplastic syndrome that has a classical triad of: cardiac involvement, diarrhoea flushing. Its due to the tumour cells producing 5-HT
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Gold standard Ix for coeliacs
Endoscopy with intestinal biopsy
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Which antibodies are seen in coeliacs
IgA tissue transglutaminase IgA endomysial antibody
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Most common cause of peptic ulcers
H.pylori Dx: **Carbon-13 urea breath** test or a **stool antigen** test Tx: C.A.P = Clarithromycin, amoxicillin, PPI (omeprazole)
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Loin to groin pain which comes and goes. Can’t get comfortable… what has he got and gold standard Dx for it?
Renal colic Non-contrast CT kidney, ureter and bladder
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Painless haematuria is a strong indication to which cancer
Bladder cancer
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What is minimal change disease defined as
Minimal change disease is a type of nephrotic syndrome: Hypoalbuminaemia, Peripheral oedema Proteinuria + hyperlipidaemia/lipiduria
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MoA for loop diuretics
Ascending limb of the loop of Henle and inhibits the NaK2Cl channels
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Name 2 things u might see in myeloma
Monoclonal antibodies Bence-jones proteins
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What side effects seen with amitriptyline
*significant anticholinergic properties - decrease the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system* **Blurred vision, confusion, dry mouth, urinary retention**
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Which Abx inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis
Beta lactams; **penicillin** Glycopeptides; **vancomycin, teicoplainin** Cephalosporins; **cephalexin, cefuroxime** Carbapenems
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Name 1 food which inhibits warfarins effect
Spinach
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Give 3 foods which increase warfarins effects
Grapefruit Cranberries Alcohol * Remember high INR= haemorrhage, low INR= clotting*
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What drug is licensed in uk to treat heroin
Methadone
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Define pheochromocytoma
Tumour of the adrenal medulla, specifically chromaffin cells, which cause increased release of catecholamines (mainly adrenaline) You want to block alpha receptors **first** rather than beta… if beta is blocked the catecholamine can bind to alpha giving a sympathetic affect still. Give **Phenoxybenzamine**
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What is a complication of clostridium difficile
Pseudomembranous colitis
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4 organisms that cause atypical pneumonia
Contracted from infected birds – patient often owns a parrot AKA Legionnaire’s disease Chlamydia psittaci Coxiella Burnetti Legionella pneumophila Mycoplasma pneumoniae
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Management for TB
RIPE Rifampcin Isoniazid **For 6 months** Pyrazinamide Ethambutol **For first 2 months of the 6 months**
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Give 4 symptoms of infective gastroenteritis
Bloody diarrhoea Fever Headache Dehydration; Reduced skin turgor - severe cases
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For staph aureus give which ABx
Flucloxacillin Vancomycin (MRSA) Could give… clarithromycin
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Most commonly affect valve in infective endocarditis
Tricuspid
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Most common cause of bacterial pneumonia
Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Tx for osteoporosis
1st line: Bisphosphonate (aledronic acid) + AdCal 2nd line: Denosumab (monoclonal antibody to RANK ligand)
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Mechanism of action of bisphosphonates
Inhibit bone resorption through the inhibition of enzyme (Farnesyl Pyrophosphate synthase) which reduces osteoclast activity
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Tx for Ankylosing spondylitis
NSAIDS and physiotherapy
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What does subarachnoid haemorrhage look like on CT
Subarachnoid haemorrhage which appears ‘star-shaped’ on a CT scan
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What does subdural haemorrhage look like on CT
appears ‘sickle/crescent shaped’ on a CT scan and there is no lucid period
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What does extra-dural haemorrhage look like on CT
lemon shaped bleed and a lucid period following a head injury in the brain - middle meningeal artery
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Paraesthesia in **palm** and other Sx of carpal tunnel syndrome… what nerve is most likely affected
Median nerve
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Sx of multiple sclerosis
**Remember DEMYELINATION pneumonic** D-Diploplia E-Eye movement painful M-Motor: weakness and spasticity Y-nYstagmus E-Elevated temperature L-Lhermitte’s phenomenon (*electric shock down spine*) N-Neuropathic pain ( *+Uhtoff’s phenomenon*) A-Ataxia T-Talking slurred I-Impotence O-Overactive bladder N-Numbness
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What is used to Tx jerky movements / chorea in huntingtons
Risperidone *_Haloperidol_ is used to treat psychosis in Huntington’s*
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What is sertraline
SSRI used to treat depression
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Does dehydration cause a tension headache
No; dehydration headache is not the same as tension headache **Depression, lack of sleep, missed meals and stress are all known causes of tension headaches.**
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Which pneumonia is typically associated with AIDS
Pneumocystis jirovecii
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Most appropriate action for Px with tension pneumothorax
immediate decompression via large bore canula
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Which drug class causes bronchodilation by blocking acetylcholine receptors leading to bronchial smooth muscle contraction
Long-acting **muscarinic** antagonists
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Woman presents with a dry cough and shortness of breath for the last 8 months. She also has a persistent rash on her shins (see picture below). A chest X ray shows bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. A biopsy is done to confirm diagnosis. Which shows non- caseating granulomas with epithelioid cells. Whats her Dx? Which electrolyte disturbance is most indicative of the above diagnosis?
**Sarcoidosis** *persistent rash (erythema nodosum) + bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy* —> **typical findings** **Hypercalcaemia** is a key finding in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis
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Antibody found in goodpastures
Anti- glomerular basement membrane
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How to calculate alcohol units… standard bottle of Pinot Grigio contains 750ml and its alcohol by volume (ABV) is 12.5%. Mr smith drinks a quarter of a bottle every evening with his meal. How many units is he consuming each week? (to the nearest unit)
Units of alcohol is [ABV (%) x volume (ml)] / 1000. Mr smith is drinking a quarter of a bottle each evening **(750/4 = 187.5)**. Therefore, each evening he is drinking (187.5 x 12.5)/1000 = 2.34 units. So, in a week he is consuming 16.4 units (E). The maximum amount in a week recommended for both men and women is currently 14 units.
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What vaccines are included for 6 in 1
diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib and Hepatitis B. At 8, 12 and 16 weeks
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What type of lung sound if heard in Px having an acute asthmatic attack
**Hyper-resonant to percussion is *heard when lung is _hyper-inflated_ with air:* which happens in asthma attack** *Dullness to percussion is heard when lung is fluid filled; like pleural effusion.*
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Tx for COPD
1st: Conservative; **smoking cessation** + vaccines Long-term management: SABA / SAMA SABA + LABA + LAMA *(if SAMA was given first, replace with SABA for this step because SAMA and lama shouldn’t be given together but SABA and LABA can)* SABA + LABA + LAMA +ICS
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Whats iprotropium bromide
SAMA Short acting muscarinic antagonist
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Whats tiotropium bromide
LAMA Long acting muscarinic antagonist
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Common site for lung cancer metastases
Adrenal glands bone, brain liver **breast cancer commonly can metastasise to lung BUT lung cancer doesn’t commonly metastasise to breast tissue**
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Give 3 bacterias that cause atypical pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia Chlamydophila pneumonia Legionella pneumonia
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Whats commonest community acquired cause of pneumonia
Streptococcus pneumonia
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Whats commonest hospital acquired cause of pneumonia
Staphylococcus aureus
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Whats commonest cause of pneumonia in COPD Px
Haemophilus influenza
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Does klebsiella pneumonia cause typical or atypical pneumonia
Typical
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Give 4 organisms that cause typical pneumonia
Strep pneumonia Staph aureus Haemophilus influenza Klebsiella pneumonia
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Common SE of pyrazinamide
Used in TB **Arthralgia**
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Which disease is caused by chromosome 6 being affected
Hereditary haemochromatosis
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Which disease is caused by chromosome 7 being affected
Cystic fibrosis *In coding for the CFTR protein causing defective Cl- secretion and Na+ absorption.*
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Which disease is caused by chromosome 13 being affected
Wilsons disease
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Which disease is caused by chromosome 14 being affected
Alpha -1- antitrypsin deficiency
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Which disease is caused by chromosome 21 trisomy being affected
Down syndrome
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Give 1 intentional and 4 unintentional reasons a Px might not adhere to medication
_Intentional_ Patient preference _Unintentional_ Patient cannot pay Patient cannot understand the instructions Patient has encountered problems during the course of treatment Patient has forgotten to take the medication
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What are WHOS’ 5 moments of hand hygiene
Before touching a patient Before clean/aseptic procedure done After body fluid exposure After touching a patient After touching a patient’s surroundings
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Tx for syphilis
1st line: Benzathine penicillin (not C.I in pregnancy but doseage affected; but is if Px is allergic) 2nd line: Azithromycin / doxycycline
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Give 4 co -locations of obesity
GORD Obstructive sleep apnoea Osteoarthritis Pancreatitis
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Chemoprophylaxis of meningitis
Ciprofloxacin / Rifampcin
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Most common cause of work-related ill health
Stress, anxiety and depression *2nd; musculoskeletal disorders*
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Define sensitivity
Proportion of patients who have disease and test positive
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Define specificity
Proportion of Px who don’t have the disease and test negative
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What term is used to describe “The proportion of patients who test positive who have the condition”
Positive predicted value
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What term is used to describe “The proportion of patients who test negative who do not have the condition”
Negative predicted value
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Define 1º prevention and give examples of it
**Reduce initial occurrence of the disease** Statin use in Px with qrisk3 > 10% Immunisation programmes
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Define 2) prevention and give an example
To Tx in order to stop disease from progressing Antiplatelet therapy after an MI
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Define tertiary prevention and give an example
Reduce the impact of an ongoing problem and improve quality of life Diabetic eye screening
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Give 4 uk screening programmes
Breast cancer screening Cervical screening programme Abdominal aortic aneurysm programme Newborn and infant physical examination
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Does prostate cancer have a screening programme
No *PSA blood test is not considered good enough to be used to accurately determine whether men are at risk of prostate cancer and thus cause men to be investigated unnecessarily*
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Give 4 cardinal Sx of cerebellar stroke
Headache Ataxia Vertigo Vomiting
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Whats ABCD2 used for
risk assessment tool to determine the likelihood of someone having a **stroke following from a TIA**. Age (>60 years old) (1pt) BP (>140/90) (1pt) Clinical features (Unilateral weakness (2pt); speech disturbances without weakness), Diabetes (1pt) Duration (>60 (2pt) or less than 60 minutes (1pt)).
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Give 5 cancers that commonly metastasise in the brain
Lung Breast Skin Kidney Bowel
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What can trigger Sx of giant cell/temporal arteritis
Change in temperature, shaving, combing hair / eating Start steroid Tx and do temporal biopsy within 14 days of starting Tx + bloods.
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What nerve is responsible for carpel tunnel syndrome
Median nerve
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What nerve root does the median nerve originate from
C5-T1
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Give 4 xRay features of rheumatoid
**‘LESS’**- loss of joint space erosions soft tissue swelling soft bones (osteopenia)
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XRay findings of osteoarthritis
**‘LOSS**’ loss of joint space osteophyte formation Subchondral sclerosis subchondral cysts
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MoA for naproxen
Non-selective inhibitor of COX 1 and COX 2 enzymes
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MoA for methotrexate
Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase enzyme (this enzyme normally converts folic acid to FH4 which is required for DNA and protein synthesis).
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Give types of seronegative spondyloarthropathies
Ankylosing spondylitis Reactive arthritis Psoriatic arthritis Juvenile idiopathic arthritis IBD related arthritis
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Hand signs of RA
Boutonniere deformity of the thumb swan neck deformity symmetrical swollen joints ulnar deviation
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T- scores used in osteoporosis
Normal= -1 < T. Osteopenia = T score between -1 and -2.5. Osteoporosis = T score ≤ 2.5
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Which arthritis is can’t see can’t pee can’t climb a tree used for
Reactive arthritis
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Which bacteria is Gram +ve cocci, catalase +ve, coagulase +ve
Staph aureus
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Which scoring system/tool is used for upper GI bleeding
Glasgow-blatchford
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Most common type of hepatitis in travellers
Hep A
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Give 5 causes of ascites
Heart failure Acute pancreatitis Malignancy Hypoalbuminaemia Meig’s syndrome *-**sound = shifting dullness and fluid thrill**.*
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What are the risk factors for acute cholecystitis
Same as gallstones 4Fs; fat, female, forties, fertile + COCP
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What Sx is *fibroproliferative disorder affecting the palmar fascia mainly of the **4th and 5th fingers**.*
Dupuytrens contracture
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Px presents with developed ascites secondary to liver cirrhosis and Sx inc… severe abdominal pain, worsening ascites, fever, vomiting and rigors. Whats he most likely got
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
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Most common causative agents of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Klebsiella pneumoniae Strep pneumoniae E.coli
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1st line for suspected gallstones
LFTs + USS *MRCP is considered if the ultrasound has not detected common bile duct stones but the bile duct is dilated and/or liver function test results are abnormal.*
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Which infection would cause neutropenia
AIDS infection
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Which cancer may cause neutrophilic
Chronic myeloid leukaemia
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Which condition is acute lymphoblastic anaemia associated with
Down syndrome The facies that could be listed in the question- **small chin, slanted eyes** *Rememebr ALL commonly seen in small children*
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If you think patient has iron define I envy anaemia what do u need to look out for when answering for management?
Double check Px age .. red flag in > 60yr olds / post-menopausal women An urgent (2 week wait) colonoscopy is needed to rule out **malignancy**.
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What disease does parvovirus b19 cause and what else can it precitate
Fifth disease In people with sickle cell, it can precipitate sickle cell crisis
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What is used to define CKD
Rememebr the clock for eGFR **measurements >3 months apart with an eGFR <60**
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Side effect of carbimazole
Used in Hyperthyroidism Agranulocytosis;
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Side effect of gentamicin
Ototoxicity
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Most common type of renal cell carcinoma
**Clear cell** *Papillary only accounts for 10-15%*
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What types of cells might be seen in chronic lymphoid leukaemia
Smudge cells
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What type of drug class is Goserelin and when can it be used
GnRH agonist Used in Tx for prostate cancer
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What is drug class of finasteride and when can it be used
5 alpha reductase inhibitor 2nd line for BPH Tx
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What is drug class of oxybutanin and when can it be used
Anti cholinergic 1st line Tx for overactive bladder
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Tx for acute pulmonary oedema
**High flow oxygen, IV furosemide, IV morphine / GTN.** Then notifying your senior and an **urgent CXR.**
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Give reasons for why a uti can be complicated
Male Pregnant women Child Immunocompromised Recurrent UTIs Kidney structural abnormality
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What inherited disease is associated with Subarachnoid haemorrhages
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease *associated with formation of berry aneurysms; its rupture —> SAH*
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What is Tx/management for severe Hypercalcaemia
IV fluids (rehydration), bisphosphonates *(inhibit osteoclasts - prevent bone resorption therefore reduce Ca in blood as bone not broken down)* measurement of U&E/Ca prednisolone
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Give 5 causes of long term steroid use
Immunosuppression Diabetes mellitus Proximal muscle weakness Osteoporosis Skin **thinning** and bruising
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What type of Arrythmias is Wolff-Parkinson’s white
Supraventricular tachycardia *caused when by an accessory pathway causing a re-entrant loop*
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ECG findings of WPW syndrome
Wide QRS, short PR and a classical delta wave (slurred upstroke to the QRS)
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3 features of coeliacs seen on endoscopy are…
Villus atrophy Crypt hyperplasia Lymphocytic infiltration
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Give 4 extra intestinal Sx in Px with UC
Arthritis Conjunctivitis Clubbing Pyoderma gangrenosum
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Give 3 tests that can be done for h.pylori
Carbon 13 urea breath test (1st line) Stool antigen test Endoscopy (most accurate but too invasive)
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If Px has IBS; history of diarrhoea and abdominal bloating and discomfort that is only relieved by defecation. Bloods are normal. What medication might be useful
Loperamide; Anti-motility - useful for thee diarrhoea
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If terminal ileum is damaged/resected, which vitamin will be affected and why
Irinsic factor is a protein secreted by the stomach that joins to **vitamin B12** and moves to through the small intestine to the terminal ileum where it is absorbed. Following the surgery, the patient no longer has a terminal ileum to absorb the intrinsic factor-b12 complex. Therefore, they will require Vitamin B12 supplements
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ECG changes for atrial fibrillation
Absent p waves Narrow qrs complex Irregularly irregular rhythm
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Which electrolyte disturbance gives you U waves
Hypokalaemia
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ECG changes for Hyperkalaemia
Absent p waves Prolonged PR interval Tall tented t waves Wide qrs **go, go long, go tall, go wide**
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Types of cardiomyopathy
Dilated Restrictive Hypertrophic