Gastroenterology & Hepatology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Gastroenterology & Hepatology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 61: What is used to determine severity in C.Diff infection?
Answer:
• White cell count
Flashcard 62: What medication is associated with high risk of C.difficile?
Answer:
• Clindamycin
Flashcard 63: What are adverse effects of Nicorandil?
Answer:
• May cause ulceration anywhere in the GI tract
Flashcard 64: What is the most sensitive and specific lab finding for diagnosis of liver cirrhosis in those with chronic liver disease?
Answer:
• Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
Flashcard 65:
• What should be administered to patients before variceal band ligation?
Answer:
• IV Terlipressin
• Prophylactic antibiotics
Flashcard 66: What is the first-line treatment in mild-moderate flare of distal ulcerative colitis?
Answer:
• Rectal Aminosalicylates
Flashcard 67: What is the first-line medication for primary biliary cholangitis?
Answer:
• Ursodeoxycholic acid
Flashcard 68: What score is used to determine the severity of a GI bleed, and whether or not the patient needs admitting?
Answer:
• Blatchford score
Flashcard 69: What will you find on LFTs in alcoholic hepatitis?
Answer:
• AST/ALT ratio = 2:1
Flashcard 70: What is the definitive management in variceal haemorrhage?
Answer:
• Endoscopic variceal band ligation
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