Streptococcal Pharyngitis

STREPTOCOCCAL PHARYNGITIS/TONSILLITIS-MCQS

1. Shared decision making for antibiotics is preferred when risk of non-suppurative complications is not high.

2. Symptomatic therapy can be offered with follow up if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 3-7 days period.

3. A delayed prescription for antibiotics if the patient is not able to return for follow up.

4. Streptococcal tonsillitis/pharyngitis can last up to seven days with or without antibiotics.

5. May sometimes need to be treated with immediate antibiotic therapy.

ANSWERS

 

1. TRUE-Non suppurative complications like rheumatic fever/carditis

2. TRUE

3. TRUE

4. TRUE

5. TRUE-depend on the risk category for suppurative and non-suppurative complications.

REVISIT A,B,C,D,E,F,G and H

Skin lesions assessment -Clinical method of melanoma diagnosis

A-Asymmetry(irregular shape)-

B-Border irregularity-

C-colour=Variety of shades ?(brown,red,white, black,)

D-diameter 6mm or more.?

E-Evolution-Has there been a change in size ,shape,colour or height ?

F-Firm or not ?

G-Growing-gradually getting larger ?

BUT   -Even if the answer is NO to all

You still need to see a doctor for assessment .

RHUMATIC HEART DISEASE COMPLICATIONS

RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE COMPLICATIONS-MCQS

COMPLICATIONS OF RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE INCLUDES

1. Premature death.

2. Atrial fibrillation.

3. Pulmonary Hypertension.

4. Stroke.

5. Endocarditis.

Answers

1. TRUE

2. TRUE

3. TRUE

4. TRUE

5. TRUE

RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE REFERS TO CHRONIC COMPLICATIONS OF ACUTE RHEUMATIC CARDITIS.

EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY

EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY

1.Exercise during first trimester is not recommended.
2.Reduces the risk of pre-eclampsia
3.Helps improve good blood sugar control
4.Reduces the risk of gestational hypertension
5. Helps loose weight.


ANSWERS
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE.
And helps improve mental health and pelvic floor musculoskeletal health.

LICHEN SCLEROSUS

LICHEN SCLEROSUS-MCQS

1. More common in men.

2. Mainly affects the genital area.

3. Rare in children.

4. Presents as a well-defined skin lesion.

5. Need surveillance to detect malignant changes.

Answers

1. FALSE-10 times more common in women

2. TRUE-Vagina is spared 

3. TRUE-affects all ages 

4. TRUE

5. TRUE-