Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Flashcard 381: What is the management of symptomatic gallstones? _____

Answer: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Flashcard 382: Gallstones usually present _____

Answer: asymptomatically

Flashcard 383: On examination ascites can be clinically diagnosed with _____ & fluid wave test if > 1.5L of fluid

Answer: shifting dullness

Flashcard 384: Acute cholangitis will have _____ CRP, ↑ WCC & may have +ve blood cultures

Answer: ↑

Flashcard 385: Abdominal distension from ascites presents with _____, weight gain, dyspnoea, & discomfort

Answer: early satiety

Flashcard 386: Non-specific symptoms of appendicitis include _____, anorexia, low-grade fever, bowel changes

Answer: nausea & vomiting

Flashcard 387: Initial management of acute cholangitis involves fluid resuscitation and _____.

Answer: empiric IV antibiotics (e.g., Piperacillin/Tazobactam)

Extra: Definitive management of acute cholangitis requires biliary decompression, typically via ERCP. Fluids and IV antibiotics are the immediate initial steps for stabilization.

Flashcard 388: What is the management for mesenteric adenitis? _____

Answer: No treatment, just analgesia if needed

Flashcard 389: The _____ is a small, 5-10cm, narrow tube that comes off the caecum

Answer: appendix

Flashcard 390: Cholesterol gallstones = radio_____ Pigmented gallstones = radiopaque

Answer: lucent