Gastroenterology & Hepatology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 611: What are the LFT results for pancreatic cancer?
_____
Answer: Obstructive:
↑ bilirubin
↑ ALP
ALT & AST may be raised if hepatocellular dysfunction is present
Flashcard 612: A _____ occurs when part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm up into the thoracic cavity
Answer: hiatus hernia
Flashcard 613: What is the management of IBS if symptoms do not respond to pharmacological treatments after 12 months?
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Answer: Psychological interventions - CBT, hypnotherapy
Flashcard 614: The _____ score is a scoring system for severity & prognosis of pancreatitis
Answer: Glasgow
Flashcard 615: Small bowel obstruction is managed with _____ to aspirate content for "decompression"
Answer: NG tube
Flashcard 616: _____ is a physical sign that is described as ecchymotic discolouration of the flank due to severe necrotising pancreatitis in acute pancreatitis
Answer: Grey Turner's Sign
Flashcard 617: What is the investigation of choice for pancreatic cancer?
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Answer: High resolution CT scan
Flashcard 618: _____ diagnosis should be considered if the patient has the following for ≥ 6 months:
Abdominal pain and/or
Bloating and/or
Change in bowel habit
Answer: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Flashcard 619: _____ is the tumour maker indicative of pancreatic cancer
Answer: CA19-9
Flashcard 620:
Lifestyle advice for IBS...
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Answer: - Eat regular meals and take time to eat
- Avoid missing meals
- Drink at least 8 cups of fluid per day
- Restrict tea & coffee to 3 cups a day
- Reduce intake of alcohol & fizzy drinks
- Limit intake of high-fibre food
- Limit fresh fruit to 3 portions a day
- Encourage oats for wind & bloating
- Encourage regular physical activity
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