Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

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

Hint: APTT/PT

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

Spot diagnosis = _____

Spot diagnosis = _____

What is the investigation for peptic ulcers if > 55 or red flag symptoms? _____

What is the main finding on LFTs for acute liver failure? _____

Before a urea breath test, stool antigen test, CLO test for H. pylori, do NOT take PPIs in the last 2 weeks and antibiotics in the last _____

Hint: Time

Asterixis is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

Ecchymosis/bruising is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

_____ is a rapidly progressive & severe acute hepatocellular injury associated with encephalopathy & coagulopathy