Pharmacology and Medical Conditions

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What is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?

Decreased appetite

Heat tolerance

Weight loss (correct)

Weight gain

What is the most likely condition of the 10-year-old male patient?

Coeliac disease

Gastritis

Irritable bowel syndrome

Crohn's disease (correct)

What is Crohn's disease?

A type of infection

A type of cancer

A type of allergy

A type of in ammatory bowel disease (IBD) (correct)

What is a common symptom of Crohn's disease?

Abdominal pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely reason for the 63-year-old patient's redness and low mood?

Chronic stress Signup and view all the answers

What did the 63-year-old patient undergo?

Blood investigations Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of metaplasia?

A change from one mature tissue type to another Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for metaplasia to occur?

To respond to a chronic irritant or inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of metaplasia if the underlying cause is not removed?

Increased risk of developing cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical location of a branchial cyst?

Anterior triangle of the neck Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of a branchial cyst?

Remnants of the branchial clefts that fail to regress during embryonic development Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a branchial cyst?

Fluctuant and non-tender Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics is more typical of eczema than psoriasis?

Lesions localized to the flexural surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely diagnosis of a 60-year-old male with unilateral facial paralysis, cutaneous lesions of external auditory meatus, hearing defects, and vertigo?

Ramsay Hunt syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is teratogenic in the first trimester of pregnancy?

Tetracycline Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is more commonly associated with eczema?

Intense itching and inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely diagnosis for a condition affecting the right hand?

Gout Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal INR range for patients on warfarin?

2-3, but 3-4.5 if mechanical heart valves Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following disorders is characterized by bone pain, renal calcinosis, and giant cell jaw lesions?

Hyperparathyroidism Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate test to use in the immediate assessment of a collapsed diabetic patient?

Fingerprick glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of folate deficiency?

Glossitis Signup and view all the answers

Which test would you use to monitor long-term compliance with diet and oral hypoglycaemic medications?

HBA1c Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is associated with psoriasis?

Well-demarcated, thick, red plaques covered with silvery scales Signup and view all the answers

Why is ibuprofen contraindicated in patients with ulcers?

Because it can exacerbate ulcers Signup and view all the answers

What is a long-term effect of unmanaged coeliac disease?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is essential for bone health?

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of nutrient deficiencies in coeliac disease?

Decreased bone density Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the condition characterized by weakened bones?