Sunday, June 25, 2006

100 Common Questions in MRCP Part 2 (3)

From previous post..................

e)Endocrinology/metabolic disorder

38) Cushing’s syndrome- the most popular question in MRCP, learn everything about this!
39) Diabetes mellitus- know about the UKPDS trial and management of DM during acute MI, to know more about DIGAMI trial, click www.passpaces.com/DM.html
40) Thyroid disorders- hypo/hyperthyroidism, Grave’s disease, learn how to interpret T4/TSH results. Sick euthyroid and the T4/TSH results etc.
41) Other rare disorders such as Conn’s syndrome, phaechromocytoma, prolactinoma and acromegaly ( know about causes of increased proclactin level)
42) Wilson's disease.
43) Hypoglycaemia. Common causes.
44) Diabetes inspidus- know how to interpret water deprivation test.
45) SIADH- know about the causes and treatment.
46) Porphyrias- popular questions include skin lesion in Porphyria cutanea tarda. To learn more, click here!
47) Mutiple endocrine neoplasia
48) Polycystic ovarian syndrome

f)Rheumatology

49) Autoimmune diseases especially systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), learn about drug- induced lupus as well.
50) Osteoporosis/ Osteomalacia- learn about calcium metabolism. Know how to interpret DEXA, Ca/PO4 level with ALP.
51) Rheumatoid arthritis – Criteria to diagnose and available treatment including the latest biologics such as infliximab. Know about the side effects of Disease Modifying Drugs such as methotrexate. Click here to learn more about infliximab!
52) Dermatomyositis/polymyositis- association with what types of malignancy and treatment.
53) Polymyogia rheumatica- diagnosis.
54) Spondyloarthropathies- especially ankylosing spondylitis , Reiter’s and psoriatic arthropathy.
55)Vasculitis- the commonest question in MRCP are about PAN,Wegener’s and Churg-Strauss.
56) Gout/psudogout/osteoarthritis-know about NSAID and the side effects. COX II inhibitors.

to be continued.............

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