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receptor that anti-histamines work on

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H1-receptors

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receptor that antacids work on

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H2-receptors

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receptor that nasal decongestants work on

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alpha 1 receptors

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are nasal decongestants alpha 1 receptor agonists or antagonists

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agonists

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Mx of genital herpes in pregnancy, once the primary infection has been treated?

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aciclovir tds from 36w until delivery

can have expectant delivery

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why should topical chloramphenicol be avoided in preg women

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risk of grey baby syndrome

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high risk factor for developing PET

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T2DM

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what Ix is contraindicated for parotid gland tumour

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percutaneous needle biopsy

- can cause seeding of the tumour along the needle track to the skin

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1st line anti emetic used in preg

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anti-histamines - cyclizine

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s/e of metoclopramide

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extra pyramidal side effects

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is a corneal ulcer visible with the naked eye

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no - only with fluorscein drops

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is keratitis visible with the naked eye

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yes - cluster of white cells in the cornea

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what eye condition can giant cell arteritis lead to

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anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy

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carotid body aneurysm - associated with bruit?

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yes

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carotid body tumour - associated with bruit?

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no

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what eye problem does prolonged hypocalcaemia cause

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cataracts

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what eye problem does hypercalcaemia cause

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corneal calcification

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age for precocious puberty femlaes

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development of secondary sexual characteristics <8

8 looks like boobies

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acute systolic murmur that can happen post-MI and what causes it

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mitral regurgitation

- rupture of the papillary muscles secondary to an MI

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presentation VSD post-MI

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acute heart failure associated with a pansystolic murmur

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secondary prevention for pts with a stroke and AF

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warfarin or factor Xa inhibitor (e.g. apixaban)

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what to give pts before contrast if they are at risk of contrast nephropathy

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IV NaCl infusion

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how high would CK be in rhabdomyolysis

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> 10,000

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what electrolyte abnormality can thiazide diuretics cause

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hyponatraemia

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Ix for cervical spine #
CT scan of neck
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presentation of supraventricualr premature beats
"feel as if heart stops followed by pounding sensation"
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biochem primary hyperparathyroidism
high PTH, high Ca
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Mx of AF if incidental finding, asymptomatic, with rate controlled and CHADSVAS score 0
no Tx
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Mx paralytic ileus
nil by mouth, insert NG tube
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presentation of lymphogranuloma venereum
enlarged lymph nodes and ulcer in rectal area (endemic in UK in MSM)
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artery most commonly bleeding in peptic ulcer disease
gastroduodenal artery
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Mx of pt with septic shock and signs of over hydration
vasoconstriction with noradrenaline/norepinephrine
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Mx of pt with shoulder pain and no nerve symptoms
refer to physio
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Where in brain do changes in early Alz disease occur
temporal lobe
35
post op analgesia to avoid in pt with respiratory disease
opioids
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? carbon monoxide inhalation - what do you measure
carboxyhaemoglobin
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Ix after unprovoked DVT
CT abdo/pelvis - identify possible malignancy
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Tx needed for clot prevention in mechanical valves
aspirin and warfarin
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what is a prospective cohort
group of individuals are followed to determine how these factors affect outcomes
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what is a retrospective cohort
the group of individuals are looked at after the event has taken place
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how long should pt be fasted pre-op
2h clear liquids, 6h for solids
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Ix of a non-functioning thyroid nodule
ultrasound
43
most common cause of malaria
plasmodium falciparum (parasite)
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how to tell the diff between hydrocele and epidiymal cysts as they both transilluminate
hydrocele - surrounds the testi | epididymal cyst - separate to the testi
45
1st line Tx for superficial thrombophlebitis
NSAIDs
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lymphatic drainage of the ovaries
para-aortic nodes
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what to test for if pt has recurrent candidiasis
DM (glycated Hb)
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prophylactic Abx in PROM
erythromycin for 10d + maternal steroids
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Abx in PROM if group B strep isolated
penicillin and clindamycin
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reversal of resp depression caused by magnesium suplhate
calcium gluconate
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ABC features of IBS
Abdominal pain Bloating Change in bowel habit
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if preg woman tests -ve for rubella immunisation, what is the Mx of her
advise her to stay away from people who might have rubella - and give MMR in the post-natal period
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breast cancer is a contraindication to what types of contraception
all hormonal forms !
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what secretes bHCG and what is its role
synctiotrophoblasts - acts to maintain progesterone production by the corpus luteum
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Mx PPH
1. bimanual uterine compression + catheter 2. Syntocinon 5 units slow IV 3. Ergometrine 4. Syntocinon infusion 5. Carboprost 6. Misoprostal rectal 7. Surgical haemostasis - intrauterine balloon tamponade
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is PAPP-A expected to be low or high in Downs syndrome
low
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is b-HCG expected to be low or high in Downs syndrome
high
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combined test for Down's syndrome
nuchal translucency, b-HCG, PAPP-A
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triple test for Down's syndrome
AFP, b-HCG, unconjugated oestriol
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quadruple test for Down's syndrome
AFP, b-HCG, unconjugated oestriol, inhibin A
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which diabetic drug is safe in breastfeeding
metformin
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when is oxytocin given for active management of 3rd stage of labour, and how is it given
given after the delivery of the anterior shoulder, and is given IM
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when should the measurement of the fundal-symphysis height start to match up with the gestational age of the foetus within 1-2cm
from 20w
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meigs syndrome
pleural effusion ascites ovarian mass
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grading hypertensive retinopathy
1 - silver wiring 2 - arteriovenous nipping 3 - cotton wool exudates, dot and blot haemorrhages 4 - papilloedema
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does COPD cause finger clubbing?
no
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most important initial investigation in TCA OD
ECG - prolonged QRS means at risk of seizures

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