Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Ascites is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

What is the initial imaging for biliary colic? _____

70% of NSAID-induced peptic ulcers present _____

What is the second-line imaging for biliary colic if US is inconclusive, but the duct is dilated and/or LFTs are abnormal? _____

Peptic ulcer disease incidence is _____ in the West because of improved sanitisation

What is the management of paralytic ileus if signs of peritonitis? _____

The second-line imaging for cirrhosis/fibrosis evaluation if transient elastography cannot be done (e.g., due to significant obesity) is _____.

Peptic ulcers present with "_____" epigastric pain

Acute liver failure can also present with _____ abdominal pain

Hint: location

Neuropsychiatric symptoms of cirrhosis include hepatic _____ and asterixis ("flapping tremor")