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What does the abbreviation 'N' stand for in the context of the guidelines?
What does the abbreviation 'N' stand for in the context of the guidelines?
- NICE guideline (correct)
- Nursing Insight guideline
- Newborn Care guideline
- National Interventional guideline
Which topic appears first in the content list?
Which topic appears first in the content list?
- Consulting with patients
- Practice management
- Social aspects of primary care
- What is general practice? (correct)
What type of referral does the abbreviation 'E' represent?
What type of referral does the abbreviation 'E' represent?
- Early referral
- Expected referral
- Emergent referral
- Emergency admission (correct)
In which section would you find information on chronic disease and elderly care?
In which section would you find information on chronic disease and elderly care?
What does the abbreviation 'R' indicate in terms of referral times?
What does the abbreviation 'R' indicate in terms of referral times?
Which of the following topics covers issues related to women's health and reproductive services?
Which of the following topics covers issues related to women's health and reproductive services?
What is covered in the section titled 'Practicing Healthy Living'?
What is covered in the section titled 'Practicing Healthy Living'?
In which chapters would renal conditions be discussed?
In which chapters would renal conditions be discussed?
Which scenario would warrant a repeat DXA scan?
Which scenario would warrant a repeat DXA scan?
What kind of referral is required when another cause for a fragility fracture is suspected?
What kind of referral is required when another cause for a fragility fracture is suspected?
Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoarthritis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoarthritis?
What is the primary reason patients seek medical attention for osteoarthritis?
What is the primary reason patients seek medical attention for osteoarthritis?
Which joints are most commonly affected by osteoarthritis?
Which joints are most commonly affected by osteoarthritis?
Which factor does NOT influence the level of pain and disability in osteoarthritis patients?
Which factor does NOT influence the level of pain and disability in osteoarthritis patients?
What is Nodal OA characterized by?
What is Nodal OA characterized by?
Which of the following correctly identifies a misconception about osteoarthritis?
Which of the following correctly identifies a misconception about osteoarthritis?
What should be avoided when treating patients to prevent dependence?
What should be avoided when treating patients to prevent dependence?
What is a recommended duration for a trial of probiotics?
What is a recommended duration for a trial of probiotics?
Which treatment option is considered for patients with diarrhoea-predominant disease?
Which treatment option is considered for patients with diarrhoea-predominant disease?
What might be considered if a patient has failed to respond to first-line treatment for over one year?
What might be considered if a patient has failed to respond to first-line treatment for over one year?
What significant change in renal function should be assumed in patients over 75 years old?
What significant change in renal function should be assumed in patients over 75 years old?
What factor is typically used for estimating renal function in practice?
What factor is typically used for estimating renal function in practice?
What type of diet may show effectiveness in managing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms?
What type of diet may show effectiveness in managing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms?
What should be considered if a patient does not respond to treatment and symptoms persist after 5 years?
What should be considered if a patient does not respond to treatment and symptoms persist after 5 years?
What is essential to consider when performing investigations for drug misuse?
What is essential to consider when performing investigations for drug misuse?
Which medications are increasingly abused, particularly in prison settings?
Which medications are increasingly abused, particularly in prison settings?
What is a key principle when prescribing controlled drugs to substance misusers?
What is a key principle when prescribing controlled drugs to substance misusers?
What should be included in the prescription for controlled drugs for drug misusers?
What should be included in the prescription for controlled drugs for drug misusers?
What additional supplies may be provided to drug misusers for harm reduction?
What additional supplies may be provided to drug misusers for harm reduction?
What happens to the details of patients receiving drug misuse treatment in specialized centers?
What happens to the details of patients receiving drug misuse treatment in specialized centers?
What is a major concern when prescribing benzodiazepines and opioids?
What is a major concern when prescribing benzodiazepines and opioids?
What information does the RCGP Substance Misuse Unit provide?
What information does the RCGP Substance Misuse Unit provide?
What is the recommended co-prescribing medication with NSAIDs when taken for more than one week?
What is the recommended co-prescribing medication with NSAIDs when taken for more than one week?
Which of the following adjunct treatments is most suitable for pain related to sleep disturbance?
Which of the following adjunct treatments is most suitable for pain related to sleep disturbance?
Which treatment option is NOT recommended by NICE for knee osteoarthritis?
Which treatment option is NOT recommended by NICE for knee osteoarthritis?
In the management of osteoarthritis, what should be emphasized to patients regarding the disease's progression?
In the management of osteoarthritis, what should be emphasized to patients regarding the disease's progression?
What psychological factors should be screened in patients with osteoarthritis?
What psychological factors should be screened in patients with osteoarthritis?
For what reason might a patient with osteoarthritis need to be referred to rheumatology?
For what reason might a patient with osteoarthritis need to be referred to rheumatology?
What percentage of osteoarthritis sufferers are thought to use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?
What percentage of osteoarthritis sufferers are thought to use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)?
What treatment is controversial as to whether it modifies the progression of osteoarthritis?
What treatment is controversial as to whether it modifies the progression of osteoarthritis?
What lifestyle change is recommended for patients with hypertension?
What lifestyle change is recommended for patients with hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for patients diagnosed with hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for patients diagnosed with hypertension?
What is a common presentation of upper limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What is a common presentation of upper limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
For patients with stage 1 hypertension, when should drug treatment be offered?
For patients with stage 1 hypertension, when should drug treatment be offered?
What differentiates chronic dyspnea from acute dyspnea in cardiac disease?
What differentiates chronic dyspnea from acute dyspnea in cardiac disease?
What is a suggested limit for alcohol consumption in patients with hypertension?
What is a suggested limit for alcohol consumption in patients with hypertension?
What differentiates DVT from other conditions such as cellulitis or lymphoedema in terms of symptom presentation?
What differentiates DVT from other conditions such as cellulitis or lymphoedema in terms of symptom presentation?
Which factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of stage 1 hypertension?
Which factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of stage 1 hypertension?
Flashcards
What is general practice?
What is general practice?
The practice of general medicine is focused on providing comprehensive health care for individuals of all ages and genders, addressing a wide range of health issues and conditions.
Practice Management
Practice Management
Practice management encompasses the administrative, financial, and operational aspects of running a general practice, including tasks like scheduling appointments, managing staff, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the clinic.
Consulting with Patients
Consulting with Patients
Consulting with patients involves the process of gathering information about a patient's health concerns, conducting a physical examination, and establishing a diagnosis in order to formulate a treatment plan.
Social Factors in Primary Care
Social Factors in Primary Care
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Medicines and Prescribing
Medicines and Prescribing
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Minor Surgery
Minor Surgery
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Healthy Living
Healthy Living
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Chronic Disease and Elderly Care
Chronic Disease and Elderly Care
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Urine toxicology
Urine toxicology
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Blood tests for drug misuse evaluation
Blood tests for drug misuse evaluation
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Gabapentin/pregabalin abuse
Gabapentin/pregabalin abuse
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Prescription drug dependence
Prescription drug dependence
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Prescribing controlled drugs to drug misusers
Prescribing controlled drugs to drug misusers
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Harm reduction supplies for drug misusers
Harm reduction supplies for drug misusers
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Drug misuse data reporting
Drug misuse data reporting
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Drug Overdose
Drug Overdose
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Lifestyle advice for hypertension
Lifestyle advice for hypertension
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When to initiate antihypertensive drug treatment
When to initiate antihypertensive drug treatment
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What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
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What are the symptoms of DVT?
What are the symptoms of DVT?
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What is a DVT score?
What is a DVT score?
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What is dyspnoea?
What is dyspnoea?
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How is dyspnoea categorized?
How is dyspnoea categorized?
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What are the causes of dyspnoea?
What are the causes of dyspnoea?
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Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
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Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
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Serum Creatinine
Serum Creatinine
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Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (ACR)
Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (ACR)
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Urine Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio (PCR)
Urine Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio (PCR)
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When are repeat DXA scans needed?
When are repeat DXA scans needed?
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What to do about a fragility fracture on treatment?
What to do about a fragility fracture on treatment?
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When to refer urgently for a fragility fracture?
When to refer urgently for a fragility fracture?
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What is Osteoarthritis?
What is Osteoarthritis?
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What are the signs and symptoms of OA?
What are the signs and symptoms of OA?
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What are some risk factors for OA?
What are some risk factors for OA?
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How does OA affect mobility?
How does OA affect mobility?
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How is OA treated?
How is OA treated?
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Lowest Effective Dose
Lowest Effective Dose
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Co-prescribe PPI with NSAIDs
Co-prescribe PPI with NSAIDs
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Antidepressants for Pain Management
Antidepressants for Pain Management
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Capsaicin Cream for OA
Capsaicin Cream for OA
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Joint Aspiration and Injections
Joint Aspiration and Injections
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Glucosamine for OA
Glucosamine for OA
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Strontium Ranelate for OA
Strontium Ranelate for OA
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Psychological Impact of OA
Psychological Impact of OA
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Study Notes
Oxford Handbook of General Practice
- Fifth Edition, authored by Chantal Simon, Hazel Everitt, Francoise van Dorp, Nazia Hussain, Emma Nash, and Danielle Peet.
- Provides comprehensive coverage of general practice, updated with the latest guidelines and best practice.
- Includes full-color diagrams and color-coded sections for quick reference.
- Contains sections on various topics, including:
- What is general practice?
- Practice management
- Consulting with patients
- Social aspects of primary care
- Medicines and prescribing
- Minor surgery
- Healthy living
- Chronic disease and elderly care
- Cardiology and vascular disease
- Respiratory medicine
- Endocrinology
- Gastrointestinal medicine
- Renal medicine and urology
- Neurology
- Dermatology
- Infectious disease,
- Haematology and immunology
- Breast disease
- Gynaecology
- Sexual health and contraception
- Pregnancy
- Child health
- Ear, nose, and throat
- Mental health
- Cancer care
- Palliative care
- Emergencies
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Test your knowledge on healthcare guidelines with this quiz. Covering various topics including referrals, chronic disease care, and women's health, this quiz will enhance your understanding of essential healthcare concepts. Perfect for students in health-related fields.