2152 GI Flashcards

1
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Management of Xerostomia

A

PO Pilocarpine 5mg TDS

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PPI based triple therapy + duration

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PO Omeprazole 20 mg OD / BD
PO Clarithromycin 500 mg BD
PO Amoxicillin 1 g BD / Metronidazole 500 mg BD
for 14 days

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3
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Levofloxacin based triple therapy + duration

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PO Omeprazole 20 mg BD
PO Levofloxacin 500 mg OD
PO Amoxicillin 1g BD
for 10-14 days

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4
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Chemoprevention for CRC (2)

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PO Celecoxib 400 mg BD
PO Ca supplements

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5
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4 types of laxatives (drug name)

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  1. stimulant = Senna 15 mg ON
  2. Bulk-forming = Fybogel 1 sachet BD
  3. Osmotic = Lactulose 10 mL TDS
  4. Emollient = Docusate sodium
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6
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IBS drug choices for episodic treatment (2)

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Peppermint oil
PO Amitriptyline 10-30 mg OD

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7
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IBS-D (2) v.s IBS-C (1) treatment

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IBS-D:
1. PO loperamide 2 mg
2. PO Rifaximin 550 mg TDS for 14d
IBS-C
1. Lubiprostone 8 mcg BD

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8
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5-ASA CI (2) + ADR (1)

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ADR: photosensitivity
CI: methotrexate, breastfeeding

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9
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5-ASA administration (3)
Sulfasalazine Mesalamine

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  1. take with food
  2. stay hydrated
  3. take folic acid supp
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10
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GI red flags questions (5)

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  1. Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking (dysphagia, odynophagia)
  2. Haematemesis (vomit blood)
  3. Melaena (black, tarry stools)
  4. Unintentional weight loss
  5. Nocturnal diarrhoea
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