Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the investigation for peptic ulcers if > 55 or red flag symptoms? _____

What are the initial investigations for acute liver failure? _____ Coagulation profile CT head to rule out alternative cause of encephalopathy

Hint: Bloods

The liver damage in alcoholic cirrhosis is mediated by _____

Hint: what molecule

Biliary colic is more common in _____ 3:1

Hint: gender

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

Hint: most common

_____ are ulcerative lesions often distinguished by gastric ulcers & duodenal ulcers

Peptic ulcers are typically caused by _____ & chronic NSAID use

Hint: most common

_____ cirrhosis describes the initial asymptomatic phase where the liver function is preserved

Hint: type

What is the curative management of cirrhosis? _____

On auscultation for paralytic ileus there are _____ bowel sounds