Pre-reg discussion about exam questions.

[Asterix]

Has anyone had a go at the paper from the Gphc. Anyone want to share answers or go over certain questions.

heres one question which did me:

which one of the following non-rx meds is approrpiate for tx of GORD.

A. Buscopan
B. Wind-eze
C. Colpermin
D. Imodium
E. Gaviscon advance

I chose E

[laurabuk]

What do you think the answer is and why? That's pretty easy for a question really.

[Asterix]

What do you think the answer is and why? That's pretty easy for a question really.

Well I said gaviscon as it's alginate. Peppermint oil is used in ibs. Loperamide is antidiarrhoeal.

[Asterix]

which one of the foolowing side effects of hydrocortisone is caused by mineralocorticoid activity?

a. osteoporosis
b. diabetes
c. muscle wasting
d. hypertension
e. depression


Chose hypertension as mineralcorticoids can cause fluid retention...

[evisu]

which one of the foolowing side effects of hydrocortisone is caused by mineralocorticoid activity?a. osteoporosisb. diabetesc. muscle wastingd. hypertensione. depressionChose hypertension as mineralcorticoids can cause fluid retention...

Thats correct: mineralcorticoid side effects = hypertension, sodium & water retention, potassium & calcium loss. well done

[evisu]

Which of the following should be avoided in diverticular disease:

1. bisacodyl
2. ranitidine
3. ispaghula husk
4. loperamide
5. omeprazole

Closed book question

[pre-reg trainee]

I chose loperamide

[Ama2007]

where can you get this paper from? i only have really old past papers but i dont know if they are any use now

[Asterix]

where can you get this paper from? i only have really old past papers but i dont know if they are any use now

gphc sent them, hows revision

[evisu]

I chose loperamide

Thats correct not alot of people get this question correct.