Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

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

The _____ score is a prognostic grading scale used in cirrhosis

How is hepatic encephalopathy managed? First-line: _____ Secondary prophylaxis: rifaximin

Biliary colic is more common in _____ 3:1

Hint: gender

The most common type of peptic ulcers are _____ ulcers

What is the initial imaging for biliary colic? _____

In advanced cirrhosis the _____ is ↑ due to impaired ability of the liver to produce clotting factors

Hint: APTT/PT

Paralytic ileus presents with _____ & reduced/absent gas

Hint: bowel changes

_____ is chronic inflammation of the liver causing scar tissue to replace normal tissue

Peptic ulcers present with "_____" epigastric pain