20 Key Condition

Question 1

Classifications of hypertension?

Answer 1

Stage 1: 140/90
Stage 2: 160/100
Stage 3: 180/110

Question 2

Management of hypertension?

Answer 2

<55 give ACEI/ARB
>55 or black give CaA
A+C
A+C+Thiazide diuretic
Add BB, KA and/or spironolactone.

Question 3

Management of stable angina?

Answer 3

CaA
Aspirin
BB
ACEI
Nitrates
Statins

Question 4

Management of unstable angina?

Answer 4

CaA
Aspirin
BB
ACEI
Nitrates
Statins
Stent

Question 5

Treatment of infective endocarditis prior to bacteria identification?

Answer 5

Native valve subacute: Amoxicillin and Gentamicin.
Native valve acute: Flucloxacillin.
Prosthetic valve: Vancomycin and Gentamicin.

Question 6

Major bacteria causing endocarditis, common population and treatment?

Answer 6

Staph aureus- PWID: Flucloxacillin.
Staph epidermidis- prosthetic valves: Vancomycin and Gentamicin.
Strep viridans- dental work: Benzylpenicillin and Gentamicin.
Enterococcus: Amoxicillin and Gentamicin.

Question 7

Left Ventricular Failure treatment?

Answer 7

Sit up
O2
Furosamide
Morphine
Diuretics and digoxin
ACEI/ARB
BB
Spironolactone

Question 8

Right Ventricular Failure treatment?

Answer 8

Diuretics and digoxin
Implantable Cardioverter- Defib
BB
Spironolactone

Question 9

Acute MI care?

Answer 9

Morphine
O2
Nitrates
Aspirin
Ticagrelor

Question 10

NSTEMI ECG signs and treatment?

Answer 10

Depressed ST and inverted T
Fibrinolytics/Thrombolysis
PCI/Bypass
Treat underlying cause
BB, ACEI/ARB, Statins

Question 11

STEMI ECG signs and treatment?

Answer 11

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Bypass
Thrombolysis/fibrinolytics
Treat underlying cause
BB, ARB/ACEI, Statins, Anticoagulants