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Lithium side effects

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Tremor
Weight gain

2D:Dizziness
Dehydration

2H: hypothyroidism
Hair loss

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Azithromycin side effects

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Nausea/vomit
Stomach upset

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Steroid side effect

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Weak bones
Thinning of hair
Weight gain
HTN
DM

Gynecomastia in males
Papilloedema
Glaucoma

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Chlamydia symptoms & complications

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Assymptomatic 50%
Symptoms: (5)
1.Pain: Testicular/pelvic
2.Bleeding: Postcoital /intermenstrual
3.Discharge: Urethral/ vaginal
4.Dysuria
5.Anorectal symptoms

Complications: (5)
1.Epididymoorchitis
2.PID
3.Reactive arthritis (arthralgia, hypertrophic rash on soles, circinate balanitis, psoriatic rash
can’t see=Conjunctivitis, Anterior Uveitis)
4.Ectopic pregnancy
5.Infertility

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Carbamezepine side effects

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TAD:
Tinnitus
Ataxia
Diplopia

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Ethosuxemide side effects

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GIT: N/V/D
Anorexia
Rash

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Side effects of Mood Stabilizer: Adult and Fetal

Side effects of Anti-Psychotic

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Mood stabilizers SE: (3)
1.Tremors
2.increased Thirst
3.Heartbeat abnormalities

In babies: (5)
1.NTD
2.Developmental prob.

3.Heart defects,
4.Breathing

5.Liver

Antipsychotics SE: (5)
1.Drowsiness, Sleepiness
2.Weight gain

3.Risk for DM
4.Constipation
5.Stiffness

Specialist will adjust the dose.

1.Acute Dystonia (1-5D): muscle spasm

2.Parkinsonism: 1-4wk:
Rigidity,
Bradykinesia, Tremor
Tx: Change Anti-psychotic /Crossover
Diphenhydramine

3.Akathisia: 5-60Days
Restlessness,
Irresistible desire to move around
Tx: Propranolol, Diazepam, Benztropine

4.Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (wks-months):
Fever, unstable BP,
Rigidity,
Myoglobulinemia
Tx: Bromocriptine, Dantrolene

5.Tardive Dyskinesia (months-yrs):
Involuntary face/upper limb movement
Tx: Change medication

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Conditions in which dopamine agonist is used

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Bromocriptine:-

1.Parkinson
2.NMS (Neuroleptic malignant syndrome)
3.Pituitary Adenoma:
Bi-temporal hemianopia
Hyperprolactinemia
4.Breast abscess/post-partum psychosis: to stop lactation

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MHA(Mental Health Act) definition

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Victoria’s Mental Health Act 2014:

MHA (Mental Health Act) places people with a mental illness at the ‘center of decision making’ about their treatment and care.
It protects the ‘rights, dignity and autonomy’ (secrecy) of people with mental illness.

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MMSE definition

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Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a bedside test with a set of 11 questions
that doctors commonly use to check for:
cognitive impairment: (problems with
Thinking
Communication
Understanding
Memory).

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Papilloedema causes

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10= 2Tumors, 3Infections,
Trauma, Bleed/clot,
HTN: uncontrolled/IIH,
Med (CILT)

▪Tumors: 2
Brain tumor
Spinal cord tumor

▪Infections: 3
Encephalitis, Meningitis: (Inflammation of the brain)
Brain Abscess

▪Trauma:
head injury

▪Bleeding & Clotting
Bleeding in brain
Blood clot or a problem within certain vein

▪HTN: 2
Uncontrolled, life threatening HTN
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension

▪Drugs (CILT=)(Corticosteroid, isotretinoin, lithium, tetracycline)

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HRT:-
1.Contraindications
2. Risks
3. Benefits
4. Inv
5. SE
6. Symptoms

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Contraindications:-(6)
1.Bleeding: Undiagnosed vaginal
2.Clotting or stroke Hx
3.Active Liver disease

4.Heart- heart attack, uncontrolled blood pressure
5.Diabetes, Cholesterol
6.Hx of BOW (breast, ovarian, womb cancer)

Risks:-(5)
1.Thromboembolic disease:
2.DVT
3.Stroke
4.Gall bladder disease
5.Cancer-(BOW):Breast,Ovarian,Womb

Benefits:- (protective against)
1.Alzheimer’s diasease
2.Bowel cancer

Inv:- (8)
1. FBC, UEC, LFT
2. BSL, lipid profile
3.FSH, LH, estrogen
(FSH: main predicter, FSH & LH increase, Estrogen decreases)
4.Mammogram and HPV

Side effects:-(5)
1.Headache
2.Nausea
3.Breast tenderness
4.Bloating
5.Breakthrough bleeding

*Cyclical HRT for Peri-menopausal:-
continuous Estrogen for 28 days and Progesterone for last 14 days

VPRUS:
1.Vasovagal-
hot flushes,
heavy sweating
2.Psychological- mood changes,
sleep changes, depression
3.Reproductive-
vaginal dryness, itchiness, discharge
4.Urine symptoms-
burning and stinging
frequency
lump down below
5.Somatic-
muscle aches and pains
bone pain
Hx of fracture
HX of osteoporosis

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Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Sx,
Eg of short acting & long acting Benzo.

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Sx: (7)
irritability
sweating
tremors,
seizures,
confusion,
abdominal pain, N/V/D

Temazepam, Oxazepam : short-acting
Diazepam: long-acting

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OSA Qs

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STOP BANG + USA-AF
Snore
Tiredness
Obstruction (Apnea)
Pressure (BP)

BMI
Age >40
Neck size >17cm
Gender: M

URTI
Allergic Rhinitis
Asthma

School performance
FHx of sleep apnea

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PEx OSA

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GA: active/ alert/ drowsy? Adenoid facies? Any dysmorphic features( DS)? Any mouth breathing?
Vitals and Growth chart
E + ENT:
EYE: redness/ discharge/ watering
EAR: discharge? TM changes?

NOSE: discharge? Nasal crease?
With speculum: deviated septum? Pale, congested mucosa? Turbinate hypertrophy? Polyp/
FB/ Ulcer?

THROAT: any bad odor?
Pharyngeal erythema? Throat Congestion? Tonsillar hypertrophy or exudates? uvular deviation?
Adenoidal hypertrophy?
(Mallampati)

NECK: LN
Finish off with RESPIRATORY & CVS

Mallampati Score:
Class 1: Faucial pillars, soft palate and uvula could be visualized.
Class 2: Faucial pillars and soft palate could be visualized, but uvula was masked by the base of the tongue.
Class 3: Only soft palate could be visualized
Class 4: Cannot be visualized at all.
[Results are due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids / poor Myofunctional activity (swallowing pattern and tongue position at rest) and tongue-tie)]

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Celiac Dx: Physical exam

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Pallor

Mouth ulcers
Dermatitis herpetiformis

Pruritic, red, papulo-vesicular Lesion commonly on: Shoulders, Elbows, and Knees
(due to IgA deposits (anti-epidermal transglutaminase) in the upper dermis)

Short stature

Abdominal distension

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Causative organism:
Croup
Bronchiolitis
Epiglottits

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Virus:-
1.Croup- Parainfluenza virus
2.Bronchiolitits- RSV: Respiratory syncitial virus

Bacteria:-
3.Epiglottitis- Hemophilus influenza type B

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Symptoms of DKA/
Hypoglycemia Qs

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10=
1)confusion, drowsiness
2)blurring of vision
3)chest pain, palpitations
4)nausea or vomiting, tummy pain
5)tingling, numbness or weakness

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DMARDs Side effects

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N/V/D
Hairfall
prone to Infections

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Urinary difficulty: Hx & Ddx

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(think urinary and TRUSTAEI)
Hx:
Confidentiality
HOPC, (Other urine Q): open Q, Incontinence Q, amount
Pain: groin /tummy/ genital area
Trauma?
Bleed, Discharge, Rash, Vesicle
as/ Fever, N/V, Itchiness
Swelling, Lump
Neuro: Tingling, Numbness
Sexual Hx
HIV
Ca Q: LOW/A
TMAC
PM/SHx/FHx: Prostate, Stones, STI, HIV
SADMA

Dx:
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

Ddx:
Syphilis , HSV, HIV, other causes for urinary difficulty like UTI,
pyelonephritis, prostatitis, glomerulonephritis, urethritis,
cancer(less likely)

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Hypertensive Retinopathy stages, complications, Inv

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1.Silver wiring
2.AV nipping
3.Flamed hemorrhages and cotton wool spots
4.Papilloedema and macular star

Complications: (7)
1.visual disturbances,
2.Memory loss,
3.Stroke
4.Heart failure, heart attack
5.May associate with diabetes (nerve damage).
6.Damage to kidneys,
7.Impotency

Inv:-
1.FBC, UEC, LFTs
2.TFTs,
3.BSL,
4.Lipid profile,

5.ECG and ECHO

6.Urine tests
7.USG abdomen- (Adrenal tumours)
8.Doppler for renal arteries

9.Dexamethasone suppression test. (Cushing)
10.ARR- Aldosterone to renin activity ratio. (Conn syn/Hyperaldosteronism)

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What can I do to help reduce the risk SIDS ?

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-Sleep baby on their back
-Keep head and face uncovered
-Keep baby smoke free before and after birth
-Provide a safe sleep environment night and day
-Sleep baby in a safe cot in parents’ room
-Breastfeed baby

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RFx ovarian CA

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Risk factor-(6)
1.Early menarche
2.Nulliparity
3.Infertility

4.PCOS
5.Endometriosis
6.Family history

Protective factor-(3)
1.Chronic anovulation (opp of early menarche)
2.Breast feeding: decreases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer (as pregnancy protective)
3.OCP (PCOS Tx)

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Complications/ signs of blood transfusion reaction

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Signs of Blood transfusion reaction:
MINOR: (9)
1.Fever

2.Chills,
3.Headache,
4.Malaise,

5.SOB,
6.abdominal pain,

7.back pain,
8.dark urine

9.Flushing of face,

Major:
Cerebral Vasoconstriction (rare complication): 2-7 D after procedure

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Breech vaginal delivery risks and Mx
If breech presentation were diagnosed prior to labor , ultrasound would have been of value to: 1.check your baby's size, 2.type of breech presentation 3.check whether the fetal neck is extended. However, as you are already in labor, ultrasound examination will probably be difficult to arrange urgently. Risks of Breech Delivery: (5) 1.Fetal distress/ Asphyxia/CTG abnormality 2.Cord prolapse 3.Hip or shoulder dislocation 4.Fracture (femur, humerus and clavicle) 5.Prolonged /Obstructed labour esp if Big baby Mx:- As soon as your Membranes rupture, we would do a Vaginal examination to: (2) 1.Exclude Cord prolapse 2.Confirm the Type of breech presentation.  Continuous CTG monitoring: to pick up any abnormalities during Labor and Delivery. Immediate Caesarean section if: (2) 1.slow progress/ inadequate progress of labor 2.fetal distress /CTG abnormality Reassurance: (But do not be stressed, a successful outcome of labor can be anticipated with your condition.)
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Hysteroscopy indication
=7 1.Polyp 2.Fibroid 3.Adhesions 4.Defects of uterus 5.IUD- DUB 6.Fertility problems-Subfertility- SHG 7.PPH
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DM pt with Hypoglycemia Qs, Red Flags
can ask q regarding: HOPC: what symptoms u had b4 hospitalisation? 1)Overdose: any change in dosage by you or GP? 2)Skipped meal, change in diet: Did u have a lighter meal or skip your meal altogether? 3)R/O Dehydration: a.excessive exercise b.any infec c.diarrhea (bcoz infec coz glycemic control prob and hypoNa), 4)Self-care: how often u measure bsl, last checkup 1st time? Mild symptoms like feeling (4) hungry, sweaty, hand shakes or funny racing of the heart. Severe symptoms like (4) Loss of concentration, confusion, fits or even Loss of consciousness.
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C&C GYN invasive procedures
ECTROPION: 1)Cryotherapy 2)Laser Ablation 3)Electrocautery WARTS: 1)non-invasive...med & injection 2)Cryosurgery 3)Laser 4)Electrocautery 5)Excision 5)Minor Surgery HPV: (same as Warts except Cone Bopsy) 1)Cryosurgery 2)Laser 3)Electrotherapy 4)Loop excision 5)Excision/Surgery 6)Cone Biopsy: Cone shaped segment Endometriosis: 1)Medical: Contraceptive methods 2)Laser 3)Electrocautery 4)Laparoscopic Excision DUB: 1)Medical: Mefenamic/ Contraceptive methods 2)Endometrial laser ablation 3)ElectroDiathermy (Ds: DUB & Diathermy) 4)Excision 5)Hysterectomy Endometritis: 1)PCM 2)IV Antibx AUGMENTIN + Gentamicin + Metronidazole) and when you start responding then Oral Augmentin 3)IV Oxytocin +/- IV/IM Ergometrine 4)If RPOC: EUA, Gental Blunt Curettage 5)If Episiotomy: Swab & Restitch (look out: Electrocautery in Endometriosis, Ectropion, Warts, Electrotherapy in HPV, Electrodiathermy in DUB, Curretage in Endometritis)
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Questions of blood thinners:
role-play 76 2. Warfarin counselling- missed INR check, Took pills on travel, type of food(leafy, Vit K, cranberry, binge drinking, (aspirin/NSAID) weakness, HA, B&B? PEx: Fundoscopy, Turner/Cullen sign, Neuro, UA, ECG Mx: Skip 1 dose, Start with 2 mg Daily INR for 1 week,and adjust dose Folow up 2 Wkly then 4 Wkly. role-play 68 4.Apixaban counselling: DVT?/elective? stop 2D b4 and start 2D after surgery. Keep blood products ready. role-play 61 3.Bowel surgery with h/o warfarin: Must INR <1.5 role-play 47 5. Pre-operative counselling of anticoagulant to a pt with DES: Clopidogrel/not + Asprin add after 78
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Symptoms of hyponatraemia causes of hyponatremia
▪ Symptoms of hyponatraemia – irritability confusion weakness seizures ▪ Causes of hyponatraemia – V/D Trauma Temperature(heat exposure) H/O Heart failure Liver failure Renal failure increased water intake (psy: Polydipsia) SIADH(Syndrome of Inappropriate Diuretic Hormone): Carbamezapine? Drugs llike Indapamide?
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PEx head injury
General appearance : alert and conscious? GCS? No racoon eyes, no battle sign, No hemotympanum , no otorrhea or rhinorrhea Cervical spine exam : no rigidity , full active and passive movements , Spurling’s sign Cranial nerve exam: No cerebellar signs CVS , respiratory and abdominal exam
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C&C: Drugs (1st & 2nd line) & Exclusion Scarlet fever Pertussis
Scarlet FeverDrug: -Penicillin ( Phenoxymethyl ) for 10 days (2nd line oral agent:Cephalexin X 10 days , Anaphylaxis to beta beta-lactam antibiotics (penicillin and cephalosporins):Roxithromycin X10 days Exclusion 24 Hr after Tx started Pertussis Drug: Azithromycin 5 D, if allergic Trimethoprim Sulfamethaxazole Clarithromycin syrup (if cannot swallow) Exclusion 5 D after Tx started
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Hormones responsible for exercise induced amenorrhea.
High: beta endorphin and catecholamines
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Referrals
??? AAA: Arthritis Association Australia LFA: Lung Foundation Australia DSAA: Down's Syndrome Australia Synapse Crohns and colitis Australia Alcohol Anonymous Crisis Control center (Grief reaction) Fall prevention clinic Podiatrist Speech therapy? CAT team IBD helpline Quit line (for smokers) Rehab Speech and language therapists Physiotherapist Emotional and Behavioural Therapists Psychologists Bulimia support group Beyond blue Psycho education? Social worker Centrelink Diabetes Australia Audiologist: ADHD, Autism Community Asthma program Asthma foundation RCH child health info center: Enuresis/ Asthma PFLAG: Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: Gender dysphoria Family Planning Victoria: for Gays Viral URTI due to Chemo
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psy cases
autism: Applied behavior analysis depression empty nest syn anniversary grief reaction normal grief reaction adjustment d. PTSD: CBT,Trauma Based Therapy, SSRI rape domestic violence addictions mania ECT counselling * GAD 2. Superficial cut risk assessment 3. OCD: CBT,Exposure and response prevention, SSRI Panic disorder with Agoraphobia: CBT,Exposure and systematic desensitization, SSRI Body dysmorphic disorder Bulimia Nervosa: Inv : FBE, ESR/CRP, UEC,ECG Tx:SSRI, bulimia support groups. Psychiatry 4 1. Substance abuse * Alcohol 🍷 counselling * Smoking 🚬 counselling * Marijuana counselling * Heroin addiction * BDZ dependancy Gender dysphoria Gay
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keep diary
DM HTN INR Allergies incl Hives Celiac
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OCP to be stopped in
HTN Headache Breast CA/lump Cervical CA? DVT/PE Ectropion Vaginal Candidiasis
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Tx duration
Orbital Cellulitis 14 D Tx Mastitis 5 D Endometritis: 1.Antibiotics- IV (amoxiclav+ gentamicin+metronidazole) Once IV response then 10 days of Augmentin 2. IV oxytocin (+/- ergometrine)........
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SE Benzodiazepine
The most common side effects of benzodiazepines include: drowsiness. light-headedness. confusion. unsteadiness (especially in older people, who may fall and experience injuries) dizziness. slurred speech. muscle weakness. memory problems.
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Recurrent candidiasis: RFx BV Ix Atrophic Vaginitis Tx
Recurrent candidiasis: 4 episodes or more in 1 year Causes:  Pregnancy  Immune deficiency states  Medications like steroids  Antibiotics  Oral contraceptive pills  Diabetes  Usage of vaginal douches or creams BV Ix: high vaginal swab for microscopic c/s, wet film & PH Atrophic Vaginitis: Local E cream, TVS for Endometrial wall thickness
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Ferrous sulphate syrup SE
1.Teeth staining 2.Constipation 3.Black colored stools
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Double or triple Dx cases
Pulmonary edema due to CHF due to fluild overload Diabetic Ketoacidosis with Dehydration HF due to Infective Endocarditis HF due to COA COPD exacerbation due to Pneumonia/Pneumonia with COPD exacerbation Cereballar metastases secondary to lung carcinoma Vasovagal + HypoGlycemia Peripheral neuropathy+DM retinopathy+Arthritis
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