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Formative questions Flashcards

1
Q

The usual time scale for the development of delerium tremens is

A

3-10 days

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2
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which of the following nutritional deficiencies often found following chronic alcohol abuse is associated with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

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thiamine

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3
Q

What is the definition of binge drinking for a woman?

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greater than 8 units in one day

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4
Q

The liver enzyme ALT is short for

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alanine aminotransferase

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5
Q

which clotting factor is not made in the liver

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VIII

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6
Q

alkaline phophatase is NOT concentrated in the

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lung

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7
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Which type of cancer is there strong evidence of an association with alcohol consumption?

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breast

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8
Q

what is sometimes used to treat patients with a raised osmolal gap

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ethanol

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9
Q

portal hypertension is most associated with

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splenomegaly

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10
Q

how many units of alcohol are in 70cl bottle of 40% vodka?

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28

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11
Q

Jaundice as a result of alcoholic hepatitis is caused by an accumulation of

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conjugated bilirubin

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12
Q

the ligamenum teres within the falciform ligament is formed from which embryological structure?

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umbilical vein

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13
Q

In a patient with a severe GI what may be used to assess perfusion?

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lactate

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14
Q

the legal age of drinking alcohol whilst at supervised at home is

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5

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15
Q

acute pancreatitis is associated with

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steroid use

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16
Q

which biochemical finding is commonly seen in patients with established alcoholic liver disease?

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hyperbilirubinaemia, resulting in clinical jaundice

17
Q

which of these is not a recognised feature of dependence syndrome as per ICD

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narrowing of repertoire

18
Q

in a patient with ALD presenting with an upper GI bleed, which of the following provides the most useful information about liver synthetic function

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prothrombin time

19
Q

a patient with LFTs showing a normal GGT, AST and ALT with high Alk Phos is most likely to have

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bone disease

20
Q

which of the drugs below leads to a faster rate of alcohol absorption

A

domperidone

21
Q

how many kcals does 1g of alcohol contain?

A

7

22
Q

the liver enzyme AST is short for

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aspartate aminotransferase

23
Q

in the normal metabolic pathway the substance from which bilirubin is formed is

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biliverdin

24
Q

fibrosis cirrhosis of the liver is mediated by which type of cell

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hepatic stellate cells/ interstitial cells of ito

25
Q

which of these medications is used for medically assisted alcohol withdrawal

A

chlordiazepoxide

26
Q

severe hepatitis is associated with

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hepatorenal syndrome

27
Q

which of the following is a useful screening tool for alcohol dependence disorder

A

AUDIT

28
Q

alcohol causes a diuresis because of

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decreased ADH levels

29
Q

what is the definition of binge drinking for a man

A

greater than eight units in one day

30
Q

alcohol is known to be associated with

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increased precipitation of uric acid

31
Q

abnormal gait seen in Wernicke’s syndrome is known as an

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ataxic gait

32
Q

dupuytren’s contracture is caused by

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scarring of the palmar fascia

33
Q

in a restraunt today a standard glass of wine (175mls) is likely to contain approximately

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2 units

34
Q

how many units of alcohol are in a 1 litre bottle of premium strength cider

A

8

35
Q

in the process of death certification conditions listed under part 2 refer to

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conditions contributing to but not directly responsible for death

36
Q

facial flushing and a general feeling of being unwell is caused by

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aldehyde

37
Q

aspiration pneumonia typically occurs in

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the superior segment of the right lower lobe

38
Q

name 4 signs associated with acute pancreatitis

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cullen’s sign, grey turner’s sign, resp failure, caput medusae

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