PASSMED PAPER WRONG ANSWERS 3 Flashcards
what is the rate of IV insulin infusion in DKA
0.1ml/kg/hr
when should a PPI be given with an SSRI
if interacting with NSAID or aspirin
when do postpartum women need contraception
21 days from giving birth
what is the first line for induction of labour
vaginal prostaglandin
when should women stop COCP/HRT before having surgery
at least 28 days
what is the first line for prolactinoma
bromocriptine
what is blood stained discharge most likely associated with
duct papilloma
what blood tests are good indicators of liver function
PT and albumin
when is FFP needed over platelet transfusion
when there are low levels of coagulation factors with a low INR
what can CLL transformation into and what is that called
Non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Richter Transformation
when is a vasectomy considered a form of contraception
clear semen analysis is seen
what drug is important to suspend before coronary angiography
metformin
what is the benefit for prescribing albumin when treating large volume ascites
it reduces postparencetesis circulatory dysfunction
what pH values is it safe to aspirate with NG tuves
<5.5
what is the pH for vaginal candidiasis
<4.5
what management is recommended after wide-local excision
radiotherapy
what offers prognostic value in pancreatitis
glucose levels
what anti platelet is preferred post stroke
clopidogrel
what is given for widened QRS in tricyclic overdose
IV bicarbonate
management for threadworm
mebendazole
what is given to manage acute flares of RA
methylprednisolone
how should a staggered paracetamol overdose be managed
N-acetylcysteine
what is the first line investigation to investigate reduced fetal movements
handheld doppler
what mechanism of injury causes ankle sprain
inversion
