Management of CKD in primary care
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Data gathering and assessment for an elderly patient with recent fall
Data Gathering and Assessment Procedures for an Elderly Patient After a Recent FallAsk the patient about any falls in the last 1...
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how to manage a CAP in primary care
Community-based primary care management of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) involves the following key steps:Diagnosis...
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How to assess community-acquired pneumonia severity and choose treatment in prim
Assessment of severity: In primary care, the severity of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) should be assessed using the CRB65 scoring syste...
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Management of Afro-Caribbean 58-year-old male with high blood pressure.
Investigation Approach:Measure blood pressure in both arms initially; if a difference greater than 15 mmHg persists, use the arm...
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Do we need to consider bone protection for patients on long term steroids fkr ad
Bone protection should be considered for patients receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy for adrenal insufficiency. This is because long...
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gestational dm management
For women diagnosed with gestational diabetes, offer a 75-g 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to confirm diagnosis if not already done, using thresho...
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Management of a woman whose singular complaint is reduction of Fetal movement
Appropriate management of a woman presenting with a sole complaint of reduced fetal movement includes:Assess the woman and the b...
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I have a type 2 diabetic with an A1c of 63mmol/mol. They are Asian descent. Curr
The appropriate next step in management for a patient with type 2 diabetes of Asian descent, an HbA1c of 63 mmol/mol, currently on maximum tolerated ...
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I have a type 2 diabetic with an A1c of 63mmol/mol. They are Asian descent. Curr
The appropriate next step in management for a patient with type 2 diabetes of Asian descent, an HbA1c of 63 mmol/mol, currently on maximum tolerated ...
3 Sept 2025View Answer →
When should SGLT2 blockers be used in ischaemic heart disease?
SGLT2 inhibitors should be used in patients with ischaemic heart disease who have type 2 diabetes as part of their treatment regimen after first-line...
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Peptic ulcer diagnosis
The most appropriate methods for diagnosing peptic ulcers include endoscopy and testing for Helicobacter pylori infection.Endoscopy i...
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management of chronic eczema
Appropriate management of chronic eczema involves a stepped approach based on severity, with emollients as the foundation of treatment. Emol...
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Appropriate treatment for a patient with a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease:Offer levodopa to patients in the early stage...
25 Aug 2025View Answer →
management of irritable bowel syndrome
Appropriate management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) involves a combination of lifestyle, dietary, pharmacological, and psychological approaches ...
23 Aug 2025View Answer →
Il test del DNA fetale (NIPT/cfDNA) viene generalmente effettuato a partire dall
Indications for non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) or cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing are generally established in the first trimester of pregnancy, ...
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What are the recommended first-line treatments for intestinal tapeworm infections in primary care?
Recommended first-line treatments for intestinal tapeworm infections in primary care:The provided UK guideline excerpts do not explic...
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When and how should antivenom therapy be initiated or arranged for a patient with a venomous snake bite?
Antivenom therapy should be initiated promptly in patients with signs of systemic envenomation or progressive local tissue damage following a venomou...
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How should primary care clinicians monitor and follow up patients after treatment for schistosomiasis to ensure resolution and detect complications?
Monitoring and follow-up of patients after treatment for schistosomiasis in primary care should focus on ensuring clinical resolution of symptoms and...
23 Aug 2025View Answer →
When and how should a GP involve the coroner in cases of unexpected or unexplained deaths?
General practitioners (GPs) should involve the coroner promptly in cases of unexpected or unexplained deaths when the cause of death is unknown, suspicious, ...
23 Aug 2025View Answer →