Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Hepatic encephalopathy is ultimately treated by _____

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? _____

What is the most accurate investigation for cirrhosis? _____

What is the initial imaging for biliary colic? _____

Paralytic ileus presents with _____ & reduced/absent gas

Hint: bowel changes

Acute liver failure can also present with _____ abdominal pain

Hint: location

Caput medusae is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

Portal hypertension may lead to _____ shunts, which can result in oesophageal varices, gastric varices, anorectal varices, and caput medusae

Hepatitis _____ & B are the most common viral hepatitis to cause acute liver failure