Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Pancreatitis can be complicated with _____

Hint: lung pathology

What is the pharmacological management of refractory abdominal pain in IBS after anti-spasmodics? 1st _____ 2nd SSRI

Pancreatic cancers have a terrible prognosis because _____

_____ is a physical sign that is described as ecchymotic discolouration of the flank due to severe necrotising pancreatitis in acute pancreatitis

_____ is the tumour maker indicative of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer classically presents as _____

Serum amylase _____ prognostic for pancreatitis

Hint: is/-not

Should antibiotics be given for pancreatitis? _____

Recurrent abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome is often related to _____ or associated with a change in stool frequency and/or stool form

_____ bowel obstruction tends to have less severe & more gradual symptoms

Hint: Small/Large