Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Asterixis is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

The liver damage in alcoholic cirrhosis is mediated by _____

Hint: what molecule

Overdose of acetaminophen causes _____ necrosis

Hint: organ

Paralytic ileus presents with _____ & reduced/absent gas

Hint: bowel changes

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

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

Hint: APTT/PT

Peptic ulcers present with "_____" epigastric pain

H. pylori infection cause peptic ulcers, particularly _____ ulcers

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