Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards
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_____ and gabapentin are also used in hiccup prescribing in palliative
Possible presentation of Hirschsprung's disease in older children is _____
Hirschsprung's Disease is characterized by an _____ due to a failure of neural crest cell migration during development.
What features would suggest faecal impaction in children? 1. _____ 2. Overflow Soiling 3. Faecal Mass Palpable in the Abdomen (DRE should be carried out by specialist)
The guidance on management of Constipation in Children if faceal impaction is present consists of: _____ Add a stimulant laxative Substitute a stimulant laxative singly or in combination with osmotive laxative (lactulose) Inform families that disimpaction treatment can initially increase symptoms of soiling and abdo pain
Hint: first-line
What are the Red Flags for Constipation in Children: _____ > 48 hours Ribbon Stools' Faltering Growth is an amber flag Previously unkown or undiagnosed weakness in legs, locomoter delay Distension Evidence of Child Maltreatment
Hint: Timing
The main medication used in treatment of intractable hiccups is _____
Sodium valproate can cause _____ and pancreatitis
Hint: liver
Before admission to a Care/Nursing Home and Hospital a _____ should be done to screen for malnutrition
Management of Malnutrition involves a _____ rather than prescribing oral nutritional supplements
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