CSA Stage 1 (IX)

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  • Created on: 25-10-20 08:28
Which question does not assess potential liver damage in paracetamol poisoning?
Have gallstones
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Which is not an appropriate management option for a paracetamol poisoning patient?
Dextrose stat
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If a patient has overdosed on paracetamol for less that an hour, what is the next step?
Activated charcoal and do paracetamol levels 4 hrs from time of ingestion
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If a patient has overdosed on paracetamol for less than 4hrs but more than an hour, what is the next step?
Do paracetamol levels from 4hrs of time of ingestion. If toxic dose taken then start N-acetylcysteine
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If a patient has overdosed on paracetamol for 4-8hrs, what is the next step?
Check paracetamol levels and plot against time on the nomogram (if above or on the treatment line, administer N-acetylcysteine)
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If a patient has overdosed on paracetamol for 8-24hrs, what is the next step?
Start N-acetylcysteine immediately and check paracetamol levels (if levels are below treatment line, discontinue - if levels above treatment line continue treatment)
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If a patient has overdosed on paracetamol for more than 24hrs, what is the next step?
Start N-acetylcysteine, check paracetamol levels (if levels are below treatment line, discontinue - if levels above treatment line continue treatment) and measure AST/ALT
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The mnemonic "SIGECAPSS" is for symptoms of depression. Which is incorrect?
S = Stamina
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Mrs Jones is diagnosed as being depressed due to low moods following the passing of her husband 6 months ago. What is not a suggestion to manage the patient?
Reassurance that time will mend all
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Which point is incorrect regarding epilepsy treatment?
Medication is temporary, as condition always subsides after a couple of years strict use
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Which statement is true regarding epilepsy?
Epilepsy is usually a lifelong condition, but most people with it are able to have normal lives if their seizures are well controlled
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Dextrose stat

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If a patient has overdosed on paracetamol for 4-8hrs, what is the next step?

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