Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Palpation of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____, guarding and rebound tenderness

Stab injury and blunt abdominal trauma are examples of _____ GI perforation

Hint: Mechanism

What are the common causes of GI perforation? • _____ • Infection (e.g. appendicitis, diverticulitis) • Trauma (e.g. iatogenic, stabbing) • Ulcerative disease (e.g. peptic ulcer disease, IBD)

_____lipidaemia is a well known cause of acute pancreatitis

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in the elderly (Western world)? _____

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency in males aged 20-50? _____

_____ transplantation may be required in people with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia

Rule out _____ in men or postmenopausal women with iron deficiency anaemia

Iron is absored in the _____ in the Fe2+ (ferrous) state

Patients older than >60yrs with iron deficiency anaemia should be _____