Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Antibodies against the bacterial protein _____ are most common in Crohn disease patients who have disease-associated NOD2 variants

According to the Child-Turcotte-Pugh Score, PT of 1-3 is given _____ point(s)

Hepatic steatosis is not seen in hepatitis _____ infection.

A patient with 5-6 points is classified under Child-Turcotte-Pugh class _____

Should patients with caustic ingestion undergo endoscopy?_____

What is the ideal time for performing a CT scan for Acute Pancreatitis?_____

Is percutaneous biopsy recommended in hepatic hemangiomas?_____

SAAG _____ than 1.1 g/dL indicates that the ascites is due to increased pressure in the hepatic sinusoids, and thus, presence of portal hypertension

A patient with 7-9 points is classified under Child-Turcotte-Pugh class _____

A Ranson score of ≥ ___ defines severe pancreatitis.