Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

_____ is recommended for cirrhosis to screen for varices

Hint: investigation

Acute liver failure can also present with _____ abdominal pain

Hint: location

Coagulation profile for acute liver failure will show INR > _____

Paralytic ileus is a clinical diagnosis, but _____ is often done to rule out other causes

Hint: initial ix

On examination for paralytic ileus there is _____ due to gas accumulation

What is the investigation for peptic ulcers? _____

What is the curative management of cirrhosis? _____

What is the mainstay management of uncomplicated paralytic ileus? _____

Post-abdominal surgery and absent bowel sounds / flatus, X-ray shows dilated gas-filled loops with no transition point: _____

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