MISCELLANEOUS

1. What information of diagnostic value may be obtained by examination of the hand.

2. Discuss the usefulness of examination of the hand in clinical practice.

3. What are the symptoms and signs likely to be produced by thrombosis of the following: a. The portal vein b. The carvernous sinus c. One renal vein d. The axillary vein e. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery

4. Write short notes on the following a. Alpha-interferon b. Reticulocytosis c. Blood transfusion reactions d. Information of diagnostic value obtainable from examination of the mouth e. Paraneoplastic syndromes f. Lepra reactions g. Pyomyositis h. Osteoarhtritis

5. Write short notes on a. Factors to be considered in drug prescription b. Therapeutic uses of calcium c. Hypokalaemia

6. Outline the management of a. Hyperkalaemia

7. Describe the symptoms & signs you would expect to find in apatient with a. Rheumatoid arthritis

RELATIONSHIPS 1. What are the possible relationships between a. Alcohol and sudden, intense pain over the right big toe ( Gout)