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", "createdAt": 1708867221, "dislikes": 1, "id": "42718", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 3, "parentId": 40532, "questionId": 6852, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Anterior Gallbladder", "id": 5111 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "and it is also listed as a SE for clindamycin for oral use as well", "createdAt": 1737655566, "dislikes": 0, "id": "61367", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 0, "parentId": 40532, "questionId": 6852, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Patient Power", "id": 78710 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Axillary Stasis", "id": 20951 } } ], "concept": { "__typename": "Concept", "chapter": { "__typename": "Chapter", "explanation": "# Summary\n\n# Definition\n\nJaundice is yellowing of the skin, sclerae and mucosae due to raised plasma bilirubin. The causes of jaundice can be split up into pre-hepatic, hepatic and post-hepatic causes.\n\n# Epidemiology\n\nPrevalence varies globally, with regions such as Africa experiencing higher rates due to infectious causes like malaria. In the UK, annual incidence estimates range from 5 to 10%, with age, gender, and socioeconomic factors influencing prevalence.\n\n# Normal physiology\n\nJaundice can be classified according to whether it is pre-hepatic, hepatic or post-hepatic. \r\n\n- Normal bilirubin metabolism: red blood cells contain haemoglobin; haemoglobin is made up of haem and globin. \n- Haem is metabolised to unconjugated bilirubin. Unconjugated bilirubin is insoluble and is formed into a water-soluble conjugated bilirubin in the liver to aid excretion. \n- Conjugated bilirubin then passes into the common bile duct into the gut and is either re-taken up by the liver (enterohepatic circulation) or is converted to urobilinogen by gut macrophages. \n- Uribilinogen is reabsorbed and excreted by the kidney or is converted to stercobilin (leading to brown faeces). \n- Jaundice occurs when there is disruption to the above pathway at some point and leads to key distinguishing features.\n\n[lightgallery]\r\n\n# Aetiology\n\n## Pre-hepatic\n\n- Increased breakdown of haemoglobin into haem and globin – liver cannot conjugate bilirubin ‘fast’ enough, leading to raised unconjugated bilirubin. \n- Unconjugated bilirubin is not water soluble and so cannot enter the urine. It is therefore also known as acholuric jaundice.\n\nCauses:\n\n- Conjugation disorders, such as Gilbert's disease and Crigler-Naajjar\n- Haemolysis (such as malaria or haemolytic anaemia)\n- Drugs, such as contrast or rifampicin\n\n## Hepatic\n\n- The liver is unable to/has reduced capacity for forming unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin, resulting in a mixed conjugated/unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia. \n\nCauses of hepatocellular dysfunction include:\n\n- Viruses (hepatitis, CMV, EBV)\n- Drugs, including paracetamol overdose, nitrofurantoin, halothane, valproate, statins, tuberculosis antibiotics\n- Alcohol\n- Cirrhosis\n- Liver mass (abscess or malignancy)\n- Haemochromatosis\n- Autoimmune hepatitis\n- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency\n- Budd-Chiari\n- Wilson's disease\n- Failure to excrete conjugated bilirubin (Rotor and Dubin-Johnson syndromes)\n \n## Post-hepatic\n \n- The liver able to conjugate bilirubin, but unable to excrete it. \n- This results in a rise in insoluble conjugated hyperbilirubin, which is then unable to pass into gut (so no there is stercobilin and no urobilinogen production) which causes pale stools and dark urine. Bile salts are also then deposited in the skin, resulting in pruritus.\r\n\nPost-hepatic causes include:\n\n- Primary biliary cirrhosis\n- Primary sclerosing cholangitis\n- Common bile duct gallstones or Mirrizi's syndrome (CBD compression from a gallstone in the cystic duct)\n- Drugs, including coamoxiclav, flucloxacillin, steroids, sulfonylureas\n- Malignancy, such as head of the pancreas adenocarcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma\n- Caroli's disease\n- Biliary atresia\n\n# Signs and Symptoms\n\n- **Pre-hepatic:** haemolysis, anaemia (fatigue, chest pain, palpitations, lightheadedness)\r\n- **Hepatic:** RUQ pain, fever, viral illness, risk factors include: IVDU/tattoo, UPSI\r\n- **Post-hepatic:** dark urine, pale stools, itch \n\nNB: Courvoisier’s law – jaundice and palpable painless gallbladder not due to gallstones. Painless jaundice – red flag for **pancreatic cancer or cholangiocarcinoma**\r\n\n\n# Investigations\n\r\n\nBedside:\n\n- Urobilinogen is normally found in the urine. This is decreased or absent in cases of obstructive jaundice, but increased in cases of pre-hepatic causes of hyperbilirubinaemia or hepatocellular disease.\n\n| Urinalysis | Normal | Prehepatic disease | Hepatic disease | Posthepatic disease |\n| ------------ | ------- | ------------------ | --------------- | ------------------- |\n| Bilirubin | Absent | Absent | Present | Present |\n| Urobilinogen | Present | Increased | Increased | Decreased / absent |\n\nBloods:\n\n- FBC, U&E, LFTS (and split bilirubin to show conjugated/unconjugated amounts), reticulocytes, DAT, haptoglobin (goes down in pre-hepatic jaundice as it mops up free haem) \n- In LFTs - hepatocellular picture (raised AST/ALT), and cholestatic picture (raised GGT/ALP)\n- Synthetic function of the liver - albumin, INR/coagulation screen\n\nImaging:\n\n- 1st line is abdominal USS (to look for duct dilatation)\n- 2nd line is MRCP \n- CT/MRI may be done if the presentation is suspicious for malignancy\n- Liver biopsy may also be considered if there is diagnostic doubt\n\n# Management\n\n- Management of jaundice depends on the underlying cause. See separate management sections on the aetiologies described above in this chapter.\n\n# NICE Guidelines\n\n[NICE CKS - Jaundice in Adults](https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/jaundice-in-adults/)", "files": null, "highlights": [], "id": "737", "pictures": [ { "__typename": "Picture", "caption": "Evan Worse, CC BY-SA 4.0", "createdAt": 1710927188, "id": "2759", "index": 0, "name": "Bilirubin metabolism.png", "overlayPath": null, "overlayPath256": null, "overlayPath512": null, "path": "images/r9q79a481710927187820.jpg", "path256": "images/r9q79a481710927187820_256.jpg", "path512": "images/r9q79a481710927187820_512.jpg", "thumbhash": "PQgCBgBRkNZlpzmnp5Z1KadW/8z63s0=", "topic": null, "topicId": null, "updatedAt": 1710927207 } ], "typeId": 2 }, "chapterId": 737, "demo": null, "entitlement": null, "id": "2784", "name": "Cholestatic Jaundice", "status": null, "topic": { "__typename": "Topic", "id": "9", "name": "Internal Medicine", "typeId": 5 }, "topicId": 9, "totalCards": null, "typeId": null, "userChapter": null, "userNote": null, "videos": [] }, "conceptId": 2784, "conditions": [], "difficulty": 3, "dislikes": 8, "explanation": null, "highlights": [], "id": "6852", "isLikedByMe": 0, "learningPoint": null, "likes": 0, "multiAnswer": null, "pictures": [], "prescribeAnswer": null, "presentations": [], "psaSectionId": 6, "qaAnswer": null, "question": "Case Presentation: A 70-year-old man was admitted to the respiratory ward two days ago following a recent chest infection. PMH Community acquired pneumonia, Mild COPD, TB, Diabetic foot infection. DH His current regular medicines are listed (below).\n\n\nOn examination\nThere is visible yellowing of his sclera and evidence of pruritus on his arm.\nInvestigation\n\n||||\n|---------------------------|:-------:|--------------------|\n|Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)|150 IU/L|10 - 50|\n|Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)|50 IU/L|10 - 40|\n|Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)|450 IU/L|25 - 115|\n|Bilirubin|60 µmol/L|< 17|\n|Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)|50 U/L|9 - 40|\n\n\nQuestion: Select the prescription that is most likely to contribute to his cholestatic jaundice.", "sbaAnswer": [ "b" ], "totalVotes": 4401, "typeId": 1, "userPoint": null }
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Its inhibition on D2 receptors, in particular, can worsen the symptoms of LBD as patients with LBD has increased neuroleptic sensitivity and when given typical antipsychotics like haloperidol, they can experience worsening hallucination, cognition and increased parkinsonism", "id": "34225", "label": "a", "name": "Haloperidol 5mg PO BD", "picture": null, "votes": 1950 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "Ondansetron does not commonly cause visual hallucinations", "id": "34229", "label": "e", "name": "Ondansetron 8mg PO BD", "picture": null, "votes": 122 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "Clozapine would not be prescribed for nausea and vomiting, and does not commonly cause visual hallucinations", "id": "34227", "label": "c", "name": "Clozapine 12.5mg PO OD", "picture": null, "votes": 59 } ], "comments": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "Under common side effects in the BNF for selegiline hydrochloride it has hallucinations - am I just being dumb, how do you know which one it should be?", "createdAt": 1643652256, "dislikes": 0, "id": "6861", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 65, "parentId": null, "questionId": 6856, "replies": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "This question requires some clinical reasoning. You are right that Selegilline causes hallucinations, but there is no indication to prescribing Selegilline as it not given for N&V. Haloperidol would go against the Levodopa and is indicated for N&V as per BNF and physiology of acting on the Dopamine receptors in the CTZ.", "createdAt": 1645295039, "dislikes": 14, "id": "7387", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 8, "parentId": 6861, "questionId": 6856, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "DNA Viral", "id": 4692 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Suture Benign", "id": 4670 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "hallucinations are not listed as a side effect of haloperidol in the BNF ", "createdAt": 1643810525, "dislikes": 0, "id": "6904", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 27, "parentId": null, "questionId": 6856, "replies": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "but BNF states the lewy body dementia is a contraindication to giving Haloperiodol", "createdAt": 1674709907, "dislikes": 3, "id": "17226", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 4, "parentId": 6904, "questionId": 6856, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Serpiginous Serotonin", "id": 11458 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "says visual disorder until side effects", "createdAt": 1705336592, "dislikes": 0, "id": "38878", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 0, "parentId": 6904, "questionId": 6856, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Headie Oneeee", "id": 25556 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Dermis Cystic", "id": 4236 } } ], "concept": { "__typename": "Concept", "chapter": { "__typename": "Chapter", "explanation": "#### Monitoring\r\n\r\nThe BNF advises to monitor lung function (in patients with a history of obstructive airway disease).\r\n\r\n#### Overdoses\r\n\r\nOverdosages with beta-blockers may cause cardiac effects such as bradycardia, hypotension, syncope, conduction abnormalities, and heart failure. Bradycardia is the most common arrhythmia, but some beta-blockers may induce ventricular tachyarrhythmias secondary to prolongation of QT interval (e.g. sotalol) or QRS duration (e.g. propranolol).\r\nNon-cardiovascular effects include central nervous system effects (including drowsiness, confusion, convulsions, hallucinations, and in severe cases coma), respiratory depression, and bronchospasm.\r\n\r\nManagement\r\n - Airway protection \r\n - Activated charcoal within 1 hour\r\n - IV Fluids\r\n \r\nIV glucagon is the first-line management.\r\n \r\nFor symptomatic bradycardia, IV atropine may be used.\r\n", "files": null, "highlights": [], "id": "2618", "pictures": [], "typeId": 2 }, "chapterId": 2618, "demo": null, "entitlement": null, "id": "2788", "name": "Antipsychotics and Parkinsonism", "status": null, "topic": { "__typename": "Topic", "id": "74", "name": "Elderly Care", "typeId": 5 }, "topicId": 74, "totalCards": null, "typeId": null, "userChapter": null, "userNote": null, "videos": [] }, "conceptId": 2788, "conditions": [], "difficulty": 3, "dislikes": 10, "explanation": null, "highlights": [], "id": "6856", "isLikedByMe": 0, "learningPoint": null, "likes": 0, "multiAnswer": null, "pictures": [], "prescribeAnswer": null, "presentations": [], "psaSectionId": 6, "qaAnswer": null, "question": "Case Presentation: A 75-year-old man was admitted to the Care of the Elderly Ward following a urinary tract infection 3 days ago. A day after his admission, he felt nauseous and vomited twice in the morning. There was no blood noted in the vomitus. He was prescribed a medication for symptomatic relief of his nausea and vomiting by the on call doctor. However, on the next day, he started experiencing visual hallucinations. PMH Lewy Body Dementia. DH Rivastigmine, Levodopa.\r\n\r\n\nQuestion: Select the prescription that is most likely to contribute to his visual hallucinations.", "sbaAnswer": [ "a" ], "totalVotes": 4619, "typeId": 1, "userPoint": null }
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Simvastatin is not known to interact with clopidogrel.", "id": "50154", "label": "d", "name": "Simvastatin 40mg OD", "picture": null, "votes": 110 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "Aspirin is an anti-platelet used in conjunction with clopidogrel in dual antiplatelet therapy. Although used together there is an increased risk of bleeding, the benefits in preventing atherothrombotic events outweigh this risk when used short-term following high-risk TIAs.", "id": "50155", "label": "e", "name": "Aspirin 75mg OD", "picture": null, "votes": 1200 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": true, "explanation": "Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Esomeprazole has been shown to decrease the efficacy of clopidogrel. Alternatives to esomeprazole such as H2 receptor antagonists should be considered.", "id": "50151", "label": "a", "name": "Esomeprazole 40mg BD", "picture": null, "votes": 1516 } ], "comments": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "The question should be phrased better. Should have said which drug reduces efficacy. ", "createdAt": 1675361220, "dislikes": 0, "id": "17632", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 32, "parentId": null, "questionId": 10078, "replies": [], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Fungal Tyrosine", "id": 22953 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "This is a good trick question. If you didn't read the stem and blindly searched in the BNF interaction checker, you wouldve probably picked aspirin.\n\nThe stem literally says he was discharged on dual antiplatelet therapy. The BNF treatment summary under \"Stroke\" also states that they should be considered for dual antiplatelet therapy of clopi and aspirin if there is low risk of bleeding.\n\nSo the next best option that has a potential interaction would be esomeprazole.\n", "createdAt": 1706030953, "dislikes": 10, "id": "39686", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 6, "parentId": null, "questionId": 10078, "replies": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "I was in the midsts of writing a paragraph in rebuttal of your comment @Biopsy Cystic, only to conclude that you're actually right. Esomeprazole is the correct answer. ", "createdAt": 1737684777, "dislikes": 0, "id": "61401", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 0, "parentId": 39686, "questionId": 10078, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Retake Prophylaxis ", "id": 48391 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "i read the stem and thought he was discharged on dual antiplatelet and then proceeded to have a reaction to clopi so needed alteration of the dual antiplatelet by the gp and was so confused, i dont think this question is super well worded", "createdAt": 1737990519, "dislikes": 0, "id": "61671", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 1, "parentId": 39686, "questionId": 10078, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Vaccine Complement", "id": 17667 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Biopsy Cystic", "id": 14484 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "Decreased efficacy is hardly an adverse reaction?", "createdAt": 1709585101, "dislikes": 0, "id": "43774", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 4, "parentId": null, "questionId": 10078, "replies": [], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Acute Botox", "id": 31499 } } ], "concept": { "__typename": "Concept", "chapter": { "__typename": "Chapter", "explanation": "Osteoporosis, otherwise known as thin bones, is a condition associated with high risk of low trauma fractures due to reduced bone mineral density. Osteoclast activity exceeds osteoblast activity, meaning that bone resorption is occurring at a greater rate than bone formation.\n\n**Symptoms and Signs**\n\n- Generally asymptomatic until a fragility fracture occurs\n- Back pain\n- Kyphosis (stooped posture)\n- Fragility fractures\n\n**Risk factors**\n\n- Female sex\n- Increasing age\n- Smoking\n- Corticosteroid use\n- Low BMI (< 20-25kg/m<sup>2</sup>)\n- Low body weight (<58kg)\n- Vitamin D deficiency\n\n**Protective factors**\n\n- Higher BMI\n- Exercise - mechanical loading stimulates bone formation\n\n**Diagnosis**\nOsteoporosis can be detected on dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan.\nA T score of < -2.5 indicates osteoporosis\n\n**Management**\n\n- Fall prevention\n- Vitamin D and calcium supplementation\n- Hormone replacement therapy (postmenopausal women)\n- Oral bisphosphonates", "files": null, "highlights": [], "id": "2657", "pictures": [], "typeId": 5 }, "chapterId": 2657, "demo": null, "entitlement": null, "id": "3610", "name": "Clopidogrel and Omeprazole", "status": null, "topic": { "__typename": "Topic", "id": "92", "name": "General Practice", "typeId": 5 }, "topicId": 92, "totalCards": null, "typeId": null, "userChapter": null, "userNote": null, "videos": [] }, "conceptId": 3610, "conditions": [], "difficulty": 1, "dislikes": 9, "explanation": null, "highlights": [], "id": "10078", "isLikedByMe": 0, "learningPoint": null, "likes": 0, "multiAnswer": null, "pictures": [], "prescribeAnswer": null, "presentations": [], "psaSectionId": 6, "qaAnswer": null, "question": "Case Presentation: A 67-year-old man attends GP for follow-up after discharge from hospital following a crescendo TIA. His medications are listed on the right. He is discharged on dual antiplatelet therapy for 90 days. \n\n\n**PMH**\n\n* Stroke\n* Hypertension\n* Hyperlipidaemia\n* GORD\n\n**On examination**\n\n* Chest: Clear, RR 18\n* HS: S1 S2 + no added sounds\n\nQuestion: Which of the following medications should the GP consider stopping due to an adverse drug reaction to clopidogrel?", "sbaAnswer": [ "a" ], "totalVotes": 2878, "typeId": 1, "userPoint": null }
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Hence, decreasing the rate of insulin infusion will not be appropriate", "id": "34468", "label": "d", "name": "Decrease fixed rate insulin Actrapid infusion to 1.5units/hour", "picture": null, "votes": 281 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "As K has dropped to 3.5-5.5mmol, 40mmol of KCl should be added to the bag of fluid as this patient would require continuous insulin infusion, which can result in the redistribution of potassium into the cells and the serum potassium level to decrease further", "id": "34466", "label": "b", "name": "Increase fixed rate insulin Actrapid infusion to 2.8 units/hour", "picture": null, "votes": 745 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "Starting 1L of 10% dextrose over 8 hours is not necessary at this point as the blood glucose level is still above 14mmol/L but should be considered if the glucose level falls below 14mmol/L", "id": "34469", "label": "e", "name": "Start 1L 10% dextrose over 8hours", "picture": null, "votes": 687 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": true, "explanation": "This patient is on 0.1units/kg/hour of fixed rate insulin infusion, however, the response is inadequate (ketone reduction <0.5mM/h, glucose reduction < 3mM/h). Hence, an increase in insulin rate by 1unit/hour increments hourly is necessary until the ketones are falling at target rates. As K has dropped to 3.5-5.5mmol, 40mmol of KCl should be added to the bag of fluid as this patient would require continuous insulin infusion, which can result in the redistribution of potassium into the cells and the serum potassium level to decrease further", "id": "34465", "label": "a", "name": "Increase fixed rate insulin Actrapid infusion to 2.8 units/hour and add 40mmol/L potassium chloride to 0.9% normal saline bag", "picture": null, "votes": 2312 } ], "comments": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "K should be given at 1mmol/kg/hr. So in 24hrs he shouldnt have more than 18mmol. Yet your flooding this child with 40mmol. Cant be right?", "createdAt": 1647169980, "dislikes": 2, "id": "8500", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 1, "parentId": null, "questionId": 6904, "replies": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "That's for maintenance fluids, not in the treatment of DKA. It's right. ", "createdAt": 1673986642, "dislikes": 0, "id": "16831", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 4, "parentId": 8500, "questionId": 6904, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Neoplasia Dominant", "id": 441 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "I thought the same thing too.\nNICE guidelines for DKA in children: 'Include 40 mmol/litre (or 20 mmol/500 ml) potassium chloride in all fluids (except the initial intravenous boluses) given to children and young people with DKA, unless they have anuria or their potassium level is above the normal range. Do not delay potassium replacement, because hypokalaemia can occur once the insulin infusion starts.'", "createdAt": 1703878666, "dislikes": 0, "id": "37179", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 1, "parentId": 8500, "questionId": 6904, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Abscess Jargon", "id": 15800 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "DNA Hypertension", "id": 4721 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "are the aims for ketone and glucose reduction available on BNF?\n", "createdAt": 1705838664, "dislikes": 0, "id": "39488", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 1, "parentId": null, "questionId": 6904, "replies": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "I can't find it so I'm assuming not? ", "createdAt": 1706810436, "dislikes": 0, "id": "40498", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 2, "parentId": 39488, "questionId": 6904, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Amnesia Yeast", "id": 21016 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Sunny", "id": 27824 } } ], "concept": { "__typename": "Concept", "chapter": { "__typename": "Chapter", "explanation": "#### Monitoring\r\n\r\nThe BNF advises to monitor lung function (in patients with a history of obstructive airway disease).\r\n\r\n#### Overdoses\r\n\r\nOverdosages with beta-blockers may cause cardiac effects such as bradycardia, hypotension, syncope, conduction abnormalities, and heart failure. Bradycardia is the most common arrhythmia, but some beta-blockers may induce ventricular tachyarrhythmias secondary to prolongation of QT interval (e.g. sotalol) or QRS duration (e.g. propranolol).\r\nNon-cardiovascular effects include central nervous system effects (including drowsiness, confusion, convulsions, hallucinations, and in severe cases coma), respiratory depression, and bronchospasm.\r\n\r\nManagement\r\n - Airway protection \r\n - Activated charcoal within 1 hour\r\n - IV Fluids\r\n \r\nIV glucagon is the first-line management.\r\n \r\nFor symptomatic bradycardia, IV atropine may be used.\r\n", "files": null, "highlights": [], "id": "2618", "pictures": [], "typeId": 2 }, "chapterId": 2618, "demo": null, "entitlement": null, "id": "2836", "name": "Diabetic Ketoacidosis", "status": null, "topic": { "__typename": "Topic", "id": "77", "name": "Paeds", "typeId": 5 }, "topicId": 77, "totalCards": null, "typeId": null, "userChapter": null, "userNote": null, "videos": [] }, "conceptId": 2836, "conditions": [], "difficulty": 3, "dislikes": 2, "explanation": null, "highlights": [], "id": "6904", "isLikedByMe": 0, "learningPoint": null, "likes": 2, "multiAnswer": null, "pictures": [], "prescribeAnswer": null, "presentations": [], "psaSectionId": 8, "qaAnswer": null, "question": "Case Presentation:\n\n\nA 5-year-old is admitted to the Emergency Department 3 hours ago and is being treated for Diabetic Ketoacidosis with 0.9% normal saline and fixed rate insulin Actrapid infusion 1.8units/hour IV.\n\n\n **On Examination**\nRR 45/min (22-34).\n\n\nTemperature 37.5 <sup>o</sup> C\n\n\nHR 100/min (75-110)\n\n\nO2 sats 96% RA.\n\n\nWeight 18kg.\n\n\nBP 110/80 mmHg.\n\n\n **Investigations**\n 3 hours ago:\n\n\n||||\n|--------------|:-------:|------------------|\n|pH|7.2|7.35 - 7.45|\n|PaO₂|11 kPa|11 - 15|\n|PaCO₂|4 kPa|4.6 - 6.4|\n|Bicarbonate|12 mmol/L|22 - 30|\n|Potassium|6 mmol/L|3.5 - 5.3|\n|Non-fasting Glucose|18 mmol/L|< 6.1|\n|Ketones (Serum)|3 mmol/L|< 0.6|\n\n\nNow:\n\n||||\n|--------------|:-------:|------------------|\n|pH|7.25|7.35 - 7.45|\n|PaO₂|10 kPa|11 - 15|\n|PaCO₂|4.5 kPa|4.6 - 6.4|\n|Bicarbonate|15 mmol/L|22 - 30|\n|Potassium|4 mmol/L|3.5 - 5.3|\n|Non-fasting Glucose|16 mmol/L|< 6.1|\n|Ketones (Serum)|2 mmol/L|< 0.6|\n\n\n\n\nQuestion:\nSelect the most appropriate decision option with regard to his DKA management based on these data.", "sbaAnswer": [ "a" ], "totalVotes": 4292, "typeId": 1, "userPoint": null }
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Concentrations are often taken 12 hours after administration and target range of 0.8-1.0 mmol/L is required. The patient’s examination findings are mainly side effects of the medication and not signs of toxicity. Hence, it is necessary to repeat a serum lithium level and check if his renal function is affecting the clearance of lithium", "id": "34470", "label": "a", "name": "Recheck the level of lithium and his renal function", "picture": null, "votes": 1572 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "In this case, the patient had a serum lithium of 1.2mmol/L, which is higher than the target range, hence, further increasing the dose of lithium is inappropriate", "id": "34473", "label": "d", "name": "Increase the dose of lithium carbonate to 550mg OD", "picture": null, "votes": 4 } ], "comments": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "fine tremor = early sign of lithium toxicity, BNF says to reduce dose", "createdAt": 1647250432, "dislikes": 0, "id": "8561", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 17, "parentId": null, "questionId": 6905, "replies": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "BNF: 'The early clinical features are non-specific and may include apathy and restlessness which could be confused with mental changes arising from the patient's depressive illness. Vomiting, diarrhoea, ataxia, weakness, dysarthria, muscle twitching, and tremor may follow. Severe poisoning is associated with convulsions, coma, renal failure, electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, and hypotension.'\n\nThis pt is only complaining of a fine tremor & metallic taste which are more consistent with side effects of lithium rather than toxicity. ", "createdAt": 1703878917, "dislikes": 0, "id": "37180", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 2, "parentId": 8561, "questionId": 6905, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Abscess Jargon", "id": 15800 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Gastro Haemophilus", "id": 8593 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "\"... without features of ftoxicity, all that is usually necesary is to take measures to increase urine output (e.g. by increasing fluid intake but avoiding diuretics)\"\n\nSo when it is out of the therapeutic window but there are no features of toxicity, you assess renal function and double check lithium levels (to ensure its not an anomaly). At the same time, you try to encourage more fluid intake and to pass more urine. \n\nIf there are features of toxicity, you stop the dose. If conc is in excess of 2mmol/L, you consider haemodialysis (if neurological signs or renal failure present)", "createdAt": 1706031551, "dislikes": 0, "id": "39689", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 3, "parentId": null, "questionId": 6905, "replies": [], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Biopsy Cystic", "id": 14484 } } ], "concept": { "__typename": "Concept", "chapter": { "__typename": "Chapter", "explanation": "#### Monitoring\r\n\r\nThe BNF advises to monitor lung function (in patients with a history of obstructive airway disease).\r\n\r\n#### Overdoses\r\n\r\nOverdosages with beta-blockers may cause cardiac effects such as bradycardia, hypotension, syncope, conduction abnormalities, and heart failure. Bradycardia is the most common arrhythmia, but some beta-blockers may induce ventricular tachyarrhythmias secondary to prolongation of QT interval (e.g. sotalol) or QRS duration (e.g. propranolol).\r\nNon-cardiovascular effects include central nervous system effects (including drowsiness, confusion, convulsions, hallucinations, and in severe cases coma), respiratory depression, and bronchospasm.\r\n\r\nManagement\r\n - Airway protection \r\n - Activated charcoal within 1 hour\r\n - IV Fluids\r\n \r\nIV glucagon is the first-line management.\r\n \r\nFor symptomatic bradycardia, IV atropine may be used.\r\n", "files": null, "highlights": [], "id": "2618", "pictures": [], "typeId": 2 }, "chapterId": 2618, "demo": null, "entitlement": null, "id": "2837", "name": "Lithium monitoring", "status": null, "topic": { "__typename": "Topic", "id": "89", "name": "Psychiatric Pharmacology", "typeId": 5 }, "topicId": 89, "totalCards": null, "typeId": null, "userChapter": null, "userNote": null, "videos": [] }, "conceptId": 2837, "conditions": [], "difficulty": 3, "dislikes": 10, "explanation": null, "highlights": [], "id": "6905", "isLikedByMe": 0, "learningPoint": null, "likes": 0, "multiAnswer": null, "pictures": [], "prescribeAnswer": null, "presentations": [], "psaSectionId": 8, "qaAnswer": null, "question": "Case Presentation:\n\n\n\n\nA 45-year-old man was admitted to Psychiatry Ward following a failed suicidal attempt due to a depressive episode. PMH Bipolar disorder. DH Lithium carbonate 400mg PO OD.\nDue to the acute relapse of her bipolar disorder, it has been decided that her lithium carbonate will be increased to 500mg OD and the first dose was given at 0800 today. Weight 75kg.\n\n\n **On Examination**\nPatient had fine tremor on both hands and complained of a lingering metallic taste.\nBP 118/75 mmHg, HR 75/min, RR 12, moist mucous membrane with CRT 2s.\n\n\n **Investigations**\nSerum lithium at 2200 is 1.2 mmol/L (Therapeutic dose 0.6-1.0 mmol/L)\n\n\nQuestion:\nSelect the most appropriate decision option based on these data.", "sbaAnswer": [ "a" ], "totalVotes": 4508, "typeId": 1, "userPoint": null }
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In addition, her blood pressure at 25 weeks was normal but is currently significantly elevated. Her signs and symptoms in combination with her investigation results of haemolytic anaemia, elevated liver transaminases and lower platelet count is suggestive of eclampsia with HELLP syndrome. Magnesium sulphate should be given to treat eclampsia alongside antihypertensive medications such as labetalol", "id": "34475", "label": "a", "name": "Magnesium sulphate IV 4g over 5-15minutes, labetalol hydrochloride 20mg/hour IV", "picture": null, "votes": 3609 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "Magnesium sulphate should be given to treat eclampsia alongside antihypertensive medications such as labetalol. Dexamethasone is not necessary as this woman is currently 38 weeks pregnant", "id": "34476", "label": "b", "name": "Magnesium sulphate IV 4g over 5-15minutes, labetalol hydrochloride 20mg/hour IV,\ndexamethasone 8mg IV", "picture": null, "votes": 845 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "Antiepileptics including phenytoin should not be given, likewise for tocolytics, as this woman is 38 weeks pregnant and delivery would help with her eclampsia", "id": "34478", "label": "d", "name": "Terbutaline 5 micrograms/minute for 20 minutes", "picture": null, "votes": 7 } ], "comments": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "As she has HELLP syndrome, shouldn't the first line treatment be to deliver i.e. give IV dexamethasone + Magnesium sulfate and labetalol?", "createdAt": 1646499276, "dislikes": 1, "id": "8072", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 2, "parentId": null, "questionId": 6906, "replies": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "You wouldn't give dexmethasone because this is not pre-term (the pregnancy is >37 weeks). in addition the dexamethasone is usually given IM", "createdAt": 1673877913, "dislikes": 0, "id": "16735", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 6, "parentId": 8072, "questionId": 6906, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Recessive Myotonia", "id": 6769 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Amnesia Retrograde", "id": 1333 } } ], "concept": { "__typename": "Concept", "chapter": { "__typename": "Chapter", "explanation": "#### Monitoring\r\n\r\nThe BNF advises to monitor lung function (in patients with a history of obstructive airway disease).\r\n\r\n#### Overdoses\r\n\r\nOverdosages with beta-blockers may cause cardiac effects such as bradycardia, hypotension, syncope, conduction abnormalities, and heart failure. Bradycardia is the most common arrhythmia, but some beta-blockers may induce ventricular tachyarrhythmias secondary to prolongation of QT interval (e.g. sotalol) or QRS duration (e.g. propranolol).\r\nNon-cardiovascular effects include central nervous system effects (including drowsiness, confusion, convulsions, hallucinations, and in severe cases coma), respiratory depression, and bronchospasm.\r\n\r\nManagement\r\n - Airway protection \r\n - Activated charcoal within 1 hour\r\n - IV Fluids\r\n \r\nIV glucagon is the first-line management.\r\n \r\nFor symptomatic bradycardia, IV atropine may be used.\r\n", "files": null, "highlights": [], "id": "2618", "pictures": [], "typeId": 2 }, "chapterId": 2618, "demo": null, "entitlement": null, "id": "2838", "name": "Eclampsia treatment", "status": null, "topic": { "__typename": "Topic", "id": "76", "name": "Obstetrics and Gynaecology", "typeId": 5 }, "topicId": 76, "totalCards": null, "typeId": null, "userChapter": null, "userNote": null, "videos": [] }, "conceptId": 2838, "conditions": [], "difficulty": 1, "dislikes": 0, "explanation": null, "highlights": [], "id": "6906", "isLikedByMe": 0, "learningPoint": null, "likes": 1, "multiAnswer": null, "pictures": [], "prescribeAnswer": null, "presentations": [], "psaSectionId": 8, "qaAnswer": null, "question": "Case Presentation:\n\n\nA 38-week pregnant lady is admitted to the Emergency Department with generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Prior to the onset of the seizure, her husband mentioned she had been complaining of headache and abdominal pain. PMH Gestational diabetes. DH Metformin 1g BD PO. Weight 60kg\n\n\n **On Examination**\nBP 205/100 mmHg (on admission) (<140/90mmHg), HR 92/min, RR 22\nBP 92/50 mmHg (at 25 weeks)\n\n\n **Investigations**\nUrine dipstick ++ protein\n\n||||\n|--------------|:-------:|---------------|\n|Haemoglobin|110 g/L|(M) 130 - 170, (F) 115 - 155|\n|White Cell Count|8x10<sup>9</sup>/L|3.0 - 10.0|\n|Platelets|80x10<sup>9</sup>/L|150 - 400|\n|Bilirubin|1.5 µmol/L|< 17|\n|Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)|80IU/L|10 - 40|\n|Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)|140 IU/L|10 - 50|\n|Creatinine|123 µmol/L|60 - 120|\n|Creatinine|0.66 mmol/L|0.19 - 0.36|\n\n\nQuestion:\nSelect the most appropriate decision option with regard to the treatment of her eclampsia based on these data.", "sbaAnswer": [ "a" ], "totalVotes": 4488, "typeId": 1, "userPoint": null }
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A 250ml bolus is also not enough, this would typically be used in patients with pre-existing heart failure.", "id": "50229", "label": "d", "name": "A fluid bolus of 250ml should be prescribed and given over 30 minutes", "picture": null, "votes": 3 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "This patient is very unwell, likely due to biliary sepsis. This question requires you to identify that this patient needs urgent fluid resuscitation - this includes giving a 500ml bolus of fluid in less than 15 minutes. 30 minutes would take too long to give the fluid in this type of scenario.", "id": "50228", "label": "c", "name": "A fluid bolus of 500ml should be prescribed and given over 30 minutes", "picture": null, "votes": 23 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": true, "explanation": "This patient is very unwell, likely due to biliary sepsis. This question requires you to identify that this patient needs urgent fluid resuscitation - this includes giving a 500ml bolus of fluid in less than 15 minutes.", "id": "50226", "label": "a", "name": "A fluid bolus of 500ml should be prescribed and given over <15 minutes", "picture": null, "votes": 2719 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "This patient is very unwell, likely due to biliary sepsis. This question requires you to identify that this patient needs urgent fluid resuscitation - this includes giving a 500ml bolus of fluid in less than 15 minutes. Giving a 250ml bolus is preferred if the patient has pre-existing heart failure.", "id": "50227", "label": "b", "name": "A fluid bolus of 250ml should be prescribed and given over <15 minutes", "picture": null, "votes": 17 } ], "comments": [], "concept": { "__typename": "Concept", "chapter": { "__typename": "Chapter", "explanation": "Osteoporosis, otherwise known as thin bones, is a condition associated with high risk of low trauma fractures due to reduced bone mineral density. 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Additionally, the infiltrates of diffuse pulmonary haemorrhage are usually described as 'fluffy', in contrast to the typical 'bat-wing' opacification seen in pulmonary oedema (and in this x-ray).", "id": "10034851", "label": "e", "name": "Pulmonary haemorrhage", "picture": null, "votes": 19 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "While TRALI is a differential, it is rare, and TACO is the most likely diagnosis given the patient's background of HFpEF. Patients with TRALI may become hypotensive and febrile, as the pulmonary oedema is caused by neutrophil activation causing leakage in capillaries. 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It can be added to a syringe driver if regular PRN doses are helpful.", "id": "10034854", "label": "c", "name": "Diamorphine", "picture": null, "votes": 146 } ], "comments": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "explanation is wrong - can't give opiates in bowel obstruction", "createdAt": 1709474287, "dislikes": 4, "id": "43592", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 1, "parentId": null, "questionId": 19374, "replies": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "This is wrong ", "createdAt": 1709542228, "dislikes": 0, "id": "43691", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 7, "parentId": 43592, "questionId": 19374, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "test123", "id": 2 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Ale", "id": 20565 } } ], "concept": { "__typename": "Concept", "chapter": { "__typename": "Chapter", "explanation": null, "files": null, "highlights": [], "id": "2693", "pictures": [], "typeId": 7 }, "chapterId": 2693, "demo": null, "entitlement": null, "id": "6094", "name": "End of Life Care Medications", "status": null, "topic": { "__typename": "Topic", "id": "225", "name": "Oncology and Palliative Care", "typeId": 7 }, "topicId": 225, "totalCards": null, "typeId": null, "userChapter": null, "userNote": null, "videos": [] }, "conceptId": 6094, "conditions": [], "difficulty": 1, "dislikes": 18, "explanation": null, "highlights": [], "id": "19374", "isLikedByMe": 0, "learningPoint": "Hyoscine butylbromide is effective for managing colicky abdominal pain by suppressing peristalsis in cases of malignant bowel obstruction.", "likes": 7, "multiAnswer": null, "pictures": [], "prescribeAnswer": null, "presentations": [], "psaSectionId": null, "qaAnswer": null, "question": "An 89-year-old woman has been admitted to a hospice with malignant bowel obstruction as she is not suitable for operative management.\n\nShe is awake and alert, but reports being troubled by severe pain in her abdomen that comes and goes in waves. 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An ERCP is required so that the biliary tree can be visualised, and the obstructing stone can be removed, relieving the obstruction and controlling the source of the infection.", "id": "10034864", "label": "c", "name": "Antibiotics and fluids", "picture": null, "votes": 316 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": true, "explanation": "This patient has ascending cholangitis and presents with the typical triad of jaundice (high bilirubin), fever, and right upper quadrant pain. She also has obstructive-pattern liver enzyme derangements. An ERCP is required so that the biliary tree can be visualised, and the obstructing stone can be removed, relieving the obstruction and controlling the source of the infection.", "id": "10034862", "label": "a", "name": "Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)", "picture": null, "votes": 1347 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "The patient has a complication of gallstone disease, ascending cholangitis. While a cholecystectomy will eventually be required, this will not definitively manage the CURRENT issue. The obstructing, infected area needs to be decompressed by ERCP.", "id": "10034865", "label": "d", "name": "Laparoscopic cholecystectomy", "picture": null, "votes": 1133 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "This patient has ascending cholangitis and presents with the typical triad of jaundice (high bilirubin), fever, and right upper quadrant pain. A PTC is a way of assessing the biliary tree, however, an ERCP is less invasive and allows better access for decompression of the infected area and removal of stones.", "id": "10034863", "label": "b", "name": "Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)", "picture": null, "votes": 25 } ], "comments": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "You can have high bili but not have jaundice - is this still cholangitis?!\n", "createdAt": 1718115886, "dislikes": 0, "id": "52502", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 2, "parentId": null, "questionId": 19376, "replies": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "think is something of a question error; tend to get jaundice once bilirubin reaches around 50", "createdAt": 1718988740, "dislikes": 0, "id": "53455", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 3, "parentId": 52502, "questionId": 19376, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "DB", "id": 41151 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "passmed user 1 ", "id": 23669 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "how would i differentiate between this and cholecystitis??\n", "createdAt": 1736425196, "dislikes": 0, "id": "60060", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 0, "parentId": null, "questionId": 19376, "replies": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "Raised bilirubin + confusion and hypotension; only in asc cholangitis", "createdAt": 1736875626, "dislikes": 1, "id": "60574", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 1, "parentId": 60060, "questionId": 19376, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "batman", "id": 35971 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Fungal Metabolism", "id": 16805 } } ], "concept": { "__typename": "Concept", "chapter": { "__typename": "Chapter", "explanation": null, "files": null, "highlights": [], "id": "2693", "pictures": [], "typeId": 7 }, "chapterId": 2693, "demo": null, "entitlement": null, "id": "6096", "name": "Ascending cholangitis", "status": null, "topic": { "__typename": "Topic", "id": "135", "name": "General surgery", "typeId": 7 }, "topicId": 135, "totalCards": null, "typeId": null, "userChapter": null, "userNote": null, "videos": [] }, "conceptId": 6096, "conditions": [], "difficulty": 1, "dislikes": 30, "explanation": null, "highlights": [], "id": "19376", "isLikedByMe": 0, "learningPoint": "Emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (within 24 hours) is needed for adults with common bile duct stones and acute cholangitis or acute pancreatitis when indicated", "likes": 2, "multiAnswer": null, "pictures": [], "prescribeAnswer": null, "presentations": [], "psaSectionId": null, "qaAnswer": null, "question": "A 64-year-old lady is admitted to the hospital with severe abdominal pain and rigors. She is confused and is unable to elaborate on her history. On examination, she is exquisitely tender in the right upper quadrant.\n\n\nObservations:\n\n * Heart rate: 112 beats/minute\n\n * Blood pressure: 102/69 mmHg\n\n * Respiratory rate: 17 breaths/minute\n\n * Temperature: 38.7 degrees\n\n * Oxygen saturations (room air): 98%\n\n\nBloods:\n\n\n||||\n|--------------|:-------:|---------------|\n|Haemoglobin|121 g/L|(M) 130 - 170, (F) 115 - 155|\n|White Cell Count|21x10<sup>9</sup>/L|3.0 - 10.0|\n|Mean Cell Volume (MCV)|77.1 fL|80 - 96|\n|Creatinine|100 µmol/L|60 - 120|\n|Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)|61 IU/L|10 - 50|\n|Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)|64 IU/L|10 - 40|\n|Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)|428 IU/L|25 - 115|\n|Bilirubin|87 µmol/L|< 17|\n\n\nWhich of the following is the definitive management of her acute presentation?", "sbaAnswer": [ "a" ], "totalVotes": 2898, "typeId": 1, "userPoint": null }
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No medical history is available.\n\nOn examination, they have small pupils, which are minimally reactive to light. They are rousable to pain but not to voice. The airway appears patent.\n\nObservations:\n\n* Heart rate: 139 beats/minute\n\n* Blood pressure: 120/76 mmHg\n\n* Respiratory rate: 6 breaths/minute\n\n* Temperature: 36.8 degrees\n\n* Oxygen saturations (room air): 89%\n\nWhat is the most important next step to take?", "sbaAnswer": [ "a" ], "totalVotes": 2831, "typeId": 1, "userPoint": null }
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Not sure though", "createdAt": 1712067826, "dislikes": 0, "id": "45990", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 0, "parentId": 45489, "questionId": 19387, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Neoplasia Supine", "id": 3143 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "Because there is hyper rather than hypokalaemia. Hyperkalaemia is due to lack of aldosterone. Excess voting depleted potassium on the contrary. ", "createdAt": 1718977632, "dislikes": 0, "id": "53434", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 0, "parentId": 45489, "questionId": 19387, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Dorothy", "id": 37142 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Cystic Myotonia", "id": 16457 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "She's 5!? Surely she'd present earlier?? 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Bloods show hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia. She appears dehydrated with reduced skin turgor and dry mucous membranes.\n\nWhich of the following findings would most likely be found on examination?", "sbaAnswer": [ "a" ], "totalVotes": 2811, "typeId": 1, "userPoint": null }
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In addition, the family history and PR bleeding are more in keeping with endometriosis.", "id": "10034963", "label": "b", "name": "Fibroids", "picture": null, "votes": 124 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "This may cause heavy bleeding with a family history but none of the other listed symptoms.", "id": "10034966", "label": "e", "name": "Von Willebrand Disease", "picture": null, "votes": 418 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": true, "explanation": "This is correct. The family history, dyspareunia, dysmenorrhea and rectal bleeding are all in keeping with endometriosis.", "id": "10034962", "label": "a", "name": "Endometriosis", "picture": null, "votes": 2188 } ], "comments": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "In her youth suggests that her mother no longer has those symptoms and fibroids improve with age... anyone else find the stem a bit misleading?", "createdAt": 1705706385, "dislikes": 1, "id": "39387", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 6, "parentId": null, "questionId": 19396, "replies": [], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Myotonia Kawasaki", "id": 25039 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "Thought you did not have heavy menstrual bleeding in endometriosis ", "createdAt": 1717264209, "dislikes": 0, "id": "51655", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 1, "parentId": null, "questionId": 19396, "replies": [], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "Metabolism Loose", "id": 14335 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "PR BLEEDING? \n", "createdAt": 1718116150, "dislikes": 0, "id": "52503", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 6, "parentId": null, "questionId": 19396, "replies": [], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "passmed user 1 ", "id": 23669 } }, { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "why on earth is there rectal bleeding ", "createdAt": 1718377928, "dislikes": 0, "id": "52810", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 0, "parentId": null, "questionId": 19396, "replies": [ { "__typename": "QuestionComment", "comment": "In endometriosis you can have endometrium-like tissue growing and attaching to outside of/into the rectum, which can result in painful bowel movements, constipation, and rectal bleeding, with the latter particularly around the time of menstruation", "createdAt": 1718814977, "dislikes": 0, "id": "53276", "isLikedByMe": 0, "likes": 4, "parentId": 52810, "questionId": 19396, "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "administrator", "displayName": "Digital Teaching Fellow @ Quesmed", "id": 1542 } } ], "user": { "__typename": "User", "accessLevel": "subscriber", "displayName": "C.difficult", "id": 60900 } } ], "concept": { "__typename": "Concept", "chapter": { "__typename": "Chapter", "explanation": null, "files": null, "highlights": [], "id": "2693", "pictures": [], "typeId": 7 }, "chapterId": 2693, "demo": null, "entitlement": null, "id": "6111", "name": "Endometriosis", "status": null, "topic": { "__typename": "Topic", "id": "333", "name": "Obstetrics and Gynaecology", "typeId": 7 }, "topicId": 333, "totalCards": null, "typeId": null, "userChapter": null, "userNote": null, "videos": [] }, "conceptId": 6111, "conditions": [], "difficulty": 1, "dislikes": 4, "explanation": null, "highlights": [], "id": "19396", "isLikedByMe": 0, "learningPoint": "Endometriosis is a condition characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, dyspareunia, and potentially infertility. 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{ "__typename": "QuestionSBA", "choices": [ { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "An antihistamine may help reduce the pruritus, but will not address the disease process. A topical antifungal should be prescribed.", "id": "10035445", "label": "d", "name": "Cetirizine", "picture": null, "votes": 0 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "This is a treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis in babies (cradle cap) as they have little hair. Antifungal preparations should be used in adults.", "id": "10035443", "label": "b", "name": "Scalp massage with emollients", "picture": null, "votes": 124 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "This may be considered for seborrhoeic dermatitis affecting the skin, however, applying a shampoo is most appropriate to treat the scalp and hair.", "id": "10035446", "label": "e", "name": "Clotrimazole cream", "picture": null, "votes": 18 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": true, "explanation": "The clinical history and findings are consistent with seborrhoeic dermatitis, an inflammatory skin condition thought to be caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia yeasts. Topical ketoconazole shampoo is recommended as a first-line treatment for diseases affecting the scalp. Topical steroids may be added to control pruritus.", "id": "10035442", "label": "a", "name": "Ketoconazole shampoo", "picture": null, "votes": 1698 }, { "__typename": "QuestionChoice", "answer": false, "explanation": "There are no indications for systemic steroids in this case.", "id": "10035444", "label": "c", "name": "A short course of oral steroids", "picture": null, "votes": 49 } ], "comments": [], "concept": { "__typename": "Concept", "chapter": { "__typename": "Chapter", "explanation": null, "files": null, "highlights": [], "id": "2693", "pictures": [], "typeId": 7 }, "chapterId": 2693, "demo": null, "entitlement": null, "id": "6132", "name": "Seborrhoeic Dermatitis: Adults", "status": null, "topic": { "__typename": "Topic", "id": "144", "name": "Dermatology", "typeId": 7 }, "topicId": 144, "totalCards": null, "typeId": null, "userChapter": null, "userNote": null, "videos": [] }, "conceptId": 6132, "conditions": [], "difficulty": 1, "dislikes": 0, "explanation": null, "highlights": [], "id": "19492", "isLikedByMe": 0, "learningPoint": "Ketoconazole shampoo is an effective first-line treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis, characterised by greasy scales and itching on the scalp.", "likes": 1, "multiAnswer": null, "pictures": [], "prescribeAnswer": null, "presentations": [], "psaSectionId": null, "qaAnswer": null, "question": "A university student visits his GP with severe scalp itching that he has experienced for a few months. He is becoming self-conscious as he is also experiencing large volumes of dandruff and flaking of the skin at his hairline.\n\nOn examination, greasy white scales are present on the scalp and at the hairline. He has a past medical history of asthma and has no drug allergies.\n\nWhich of the following will most likely improve his symptoms?", "sbaAnswer": [ "a" ], "totalVotes": 1889, "typeId": 1, "userPoint": null }
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