Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

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

Biliary colic presents with _____, sudden-onset RUQ pain that lasts < 6 hours

Hint: severity

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

Asterixis is a(n) _____ sign of cirrhosis

Hint: early/intermediate/late

What is the first-line imaging for appendicitis if indicated? _____

Ascitic fluid analysis with neutrophils > 250 cells/ul indicates _____

What is the interim management of acute cholecystitis in unstable or clinically deteriorating patients? _____

The most common cause of ascites is _____ ~80%

Acute cholangitis is also known as _____