Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

The most common causes of acute liver failure: 1. _____ 2. Viral hepatitis (especially A, B, and E) 3. Idiopathic (up to 15-45%)

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? _____

Biliary colic presents with _____, sudden-onset RUQ pain that lasts < 6 hours

Hint: severity

Asterixis is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

Peptic ulcers present with "_____" epigastric pain

Paralytic ileus is a clinical diagnosis, but _____ is often done to rule out other causes

Hint: initial ix

The liver damage in alcoholic cirrhosis is mediated by _____

Hint: what molecule

Overdose of acetaminophen causes _____ necrosis

Hint: organ