Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Flashcard 291: Spot diagnosis = _____

Answer: paralytic ileus; gaseous distension, no transition point

Flashcard 292: Duodenal ulcers (PUD) have a typical age of diagnosis between _____ years.

Answer: 30-50

Extra: Duodenal ulcers are most common between 30-50 years, while Gastric ulcers typically occur later, often seen in patient >60 years.

Flashcard 293: Spider naevi are a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Answer: early

Flashcard 294: On auscultation for paralytic ileus there are _____ bowel sounds

Answer: ↓ or absent

Flashcard 295: Paralytic ileus presents with _____ & reduced/absent gas

Answer: constipation

Flashcard 296: What is the initial non-invasive assessment for liver fibrosis staging in cirrhosis?\n_____

Answer: Transient elastography (Fibroscan)

Flashcard 297: The most common type of peptic ulcers are _____ ulcers

Answer: duodenal

Flashcard 298: What is the most accurate investigation for cirrhosis? _____

Answer: Biopsy

Flashcard 299: What is the investigation for peptic ulcers if > 55 or red flag symptoms? _____

Answer: Endoscopy (biopsy is often taken, a CLO test is done on ulcers for H. pylori infection testing)

Flashcard 300: The _____ score is a prognostic grading scale used in cirrhosis

Answer: Child-Pugh