Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Flashcard 261: Folate is absorbed in the _____ and stored in the liver for up to 3 months

Answer: jejunum

Flashcard 262: Screen for haemochromatosis if it is suspected or _____ relatives of hereditary haemochromatosis patients

Answer: first-degree

Flashcard 263: Co-prescribe long-term NSAIDs use with _____ to prevent peptic ulcers

Answer: PPI

Flashcard 264: What is a common cause of death in haemochromatosis? _____

Answer: Hepatocellular carcinoma

Flashcard 265: Duodenal ulcers located in the _____ duodenum may rupture, leading to bleeding from the gastroduodenal artery

Answer: posterior

Flashcard 266: Haemochromatosis clasically presents with this triad (advanced): _____ Diabetes mellitus Bronze skin

Answer: Cirrhosis

Flashcard 267: What is the management for biliary colic? _____

Answer: Elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Extra: Biliary colic is caused by temporary cystic duct obstruction by a gallstone. Unlike acute cholecystitis (which requires early/urgent surgery), biliary colic is managed with elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy to prevent recurrence and complications (e.g., cholecystitis, pancreatitis).

Flashcard 268: The common causes of cirrhosis in the UK are _____, viral hepatitis, & non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

Answer: alcoholic cirrhosis

Flashcard 269: Ascites is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Answer: late

Flashcard 270: Before a urea breath test, stool antigen test, CLO test for H. pylori, do NOT take PPIs in the last 2 weeks and antibiotics in the last _____

Answer: 4 weeks