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39 Cards in this Set
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Non-radiation causes of keratinocyte cancer |
HPV Immunosuppression Photosensitive drugs Chronic ulceration, inflammation (eg lichen sclerosis) |
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Treatment of lichen planus |
Steroids - topical unless itching in mouth, oral |
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Applying antifungals |
2x/day, continue for 1-2wk after disappearance of symptoms |
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SEs of oral isotretinoin |
Dry skin, lips, eyes Liver function, hypercholesterolaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia Myalgia, arthralgia Depression Teratogenic |
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Treatment of tinea |
Treat immunosuppression, reduce moisture Topical antifugals - terbinafine Oral antifungals - itraconazole (severe/nail) Don't use steroids |
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Treatment for psoriasis |
Emolients, vit D, corticosteroids, coal tar Phototherapy - UVB Photochemotherapy - psoralen + UVA Oral - MTX, retinoids, ciclosporin, IFX.. |
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Sebborheic wart |
Middle age onwards Multiple, asymptomatic Warty greasy papules / nodules, stuck on, well defined edges Multinodular |
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Aciclovir SEs |
GI Liver Neuro (reversible) Haematological |
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What to monitor in MTX tx |
FBC Renal |
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Confusion assessment method |
Acute onset, Fluctuant course Inattention Altered conscious level - sleepy or agitated |
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Bisphosphonates in hypercalcaemia |
Disodium pamidronate |
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Meds for agitation |
Midazolam sedative Haloperidol antipsychotic |
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Small bowel laxative |
Dantron |
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EBV presentation |
Tiredness, lymphadenopathy Splenomegaly Palatal petechii |
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ACEI contraindications |
Pregnancy, go to AIIRb |
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Pharma for H pylori |
Omeprazole + Clarithromycin + Amox / metro |
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DPP4 inhibitors SEs |
GI, flu, rashes Risk of pancreatitis |
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Bendrofluazide |
Electrolyte abnormalities SIADH |
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Pred SEs |
Cateracts, ulcers, striae, thinning, bruising Hypertension, hirsuitism, hyperglycaemia Infections, necrosis, glycosuria Osteoporosis, immunosuppression, diabetes |
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Drug to use in orthostatic hypotension |
Fludrocortisone |
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What to give when stopping warfarin |
Vit K AND prothrombin complex concentrates |
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Drug classes that cause SIADH |
Thiazides Chemo - vincristine/vinblastine Carbamazepine TCAs |
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What is used in stroke thrombolysis |
Alteplase |
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Abx in meningococcaemia |
Ceftriaxone |
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Alternative cause of urticaria
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Manifestation of thyroid disease |
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Treatment of cellulitis, erisepelas, impetigo |
Fluclox / benzylpenecillin Suportive care - rest, leg elevation, sterile dressings, analgesia |
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Tx acne fulminans |
Systemic corticosteroids eg pred Antiinflam eg aspirin Ciclosporin Abx eg erythromycin Isotretinoin TNF alpha Potent topical steroids Antiseptic washes |
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Tx bullous impetigo |
Fluclox / erythromycin PO |
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Tarcolimus |
Used in mod-severe atopic ecazema Effective in facial psoriasis Avoid if skin infection |
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Egs of antihistamines |
Cetitizine, loratidine - non-sedative Chlorpheniramine, hydroxyzine - sedative Good for T1 hypersensitivity and eczema |
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Acne tx |
Benzoyl peroxide and toical abx Retinoids Oral abx / anti-androgens in females Oral retinoids for severe |
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Tx hypercalcaemia |
Bisphosphonates - disodium pamidronate 60-90mg IV if eGFR normal Zolendronic acid 4mg IV over 50min |
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Metaclopramide |
Antiemetic Helps with gastric emptying Helps with GORD |
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A drug for stopping secretions |
Hycosine butlybromide |
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Abx sore throat |
10d phenoxymethylpenecillin 500mg QDS Severe - benzylpenecillin 1.2g IV QDS + metro 400mg PO TDS |
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Abx otitis media |
Amox 500mg TDS or erythromycin 250mg QDS 3 days |
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Pregnant UTI tx |
Amox / Nitro |
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Abx uti that doensn't improve |
Coamox / Ciprofloxacin |
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Abx uti |
Trimethoprim Nitro if allergic / pregnant |
