Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the management of paralytic ileus if signs of peritonitis? _____

Ascites is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

_____ are ulcerative lesions often distinguished by gastric ulcers & duodenal ulcers

Overdose of acetaminophen causes _____ necrosis

Hint: organ

_____ cirrhosis describes the initial asymptomatic phase where the liver function is preserved

Hint: type

What is the definitive management for acute liver failure? _____

H. pylori infection cause peptic ulcers, particularly _____ ulcers

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

Hint: APTT/PT

Coagulation profile for acute liver failure will show INR > _____

On abdominal palpation for cirrhosis, _____megaly & hepatomegaly can be felt