dyspepsia-1

Question 1

alarm sx for dyspepsia

Answer 1

old patient (>55) w new onset sx
unexpected weight loss
persistent vomiting
dark sticky stool
difficulty swallowing
blood in vomit
severe pain
anaemia

Question 2

before taking the H.pylori breath test, PPI should be ceased for how long ?

Answer 2

2 wk

Question 3

before taking the H.pylori breath test, antibacterials shoudl be ceased for how long ?

Answer 3

4 wk

Question 4

non-pharm advice for dyspepsia

Question 5

sx of dyspepsia

Answer 5

epigastric pain (main)
heartburn / reflux
bloating
flatulence
early satiety
nausea and vomit

Question 6

underlying cause for the dyspepsia

Answer 6

H.pylori
medication
delayed gastric emptying
impaired lower oesophageal sphincter muscle
functional

Question 7

prokinetic

Answer 7

domperidone