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Gastro Flashcards

1
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What is the approximate height of villi?

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1mm

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What type of cells are 90% of the epithelial lining cells of the small intestine?

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Enterocytes

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Which enzyme breaks down sucrose and what are the products of the reaction?

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Sucrase

Gives glucose and fructose

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Which enzyme breaks down lactose and what are the products of the reaction?

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Lactase

Gives glucose and galactose

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Which enzyme breaks down maltose and what are the products of the reaction?

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Maltase

Gives glucose and glucose

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Which monosacccharides are transported into enterocytes by SGLT1?

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Glucose

Galactose

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7
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How does the SGLT1 transporter work?

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Sodium dependent, works via electrochemical gradient as small molecules cannot penetrate the apical layer alone

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8
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What transports fructose into enterocytes?

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GLUT5

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9
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How do PEPT1 transporters work?

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Proton dependent

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10
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How do hydrophilic drugs enter the enterocytes?

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Absorption via uptake transporters

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11
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What transporters are involved in drug efflux?

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P-glycoprotein

BCRP

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12
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Give examples of drug substrates for PEPT1.

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Cephalosporins
Penicillins
Enalapril
Val-acyclovir

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13
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Give examples of drug substrates for OCTN2 (efflux).

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Quinidine
Verapamil
Imatinib
Valproic acid
Val-acyclovir
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14
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Give examples of drug substrates for OATP2B1.

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Pravastatin
Rosuvastatin
Atorvastatin
Fexofenadine

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15
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Give examples of drug substrates for P-gp (efflux).

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Indinavir
Tacrolimus
Erthromycin
Digoxin
Verapamil
Quinidine
Imatinib
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16
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Define peptic ulcer

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Breach in the continuity of the lining >5mm in diameter with associated inflammation

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17
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What are the aims of treatment of peptic ulcers?

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Complete healing
Managing dyspepsia
Reflux symptoms
GORD

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18
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What is GORD?

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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disorder

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19
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What are the symptoms are GORD?

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Chronic heartburn
Pain
Nausea

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20
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What is GORD commonly associated with?

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Chronic cough and laryngitis

Worsening asthma

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21
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What are the alarm features of GORD?

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Anaemia
Weight loss
Anorexia
Recurrent problems (>55 years)
Malaena
Haematemesis
Swallowing problems
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22
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What are alginates?

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Foaming agent that forms a raft above gastric contents to reduce reflux and protract oesophageal mucosa

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23
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What the common issues with magnesium and aluminium antacids?

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Magnesium- laxative

Aluminium- constipation

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What is the common excipient in antacids than can cause problems?

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Sodium bicarbonate

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25
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What is the common issue with antacids?

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Can impair absorption of drugs that are basic due to increased pH

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26
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When are H2 antagonists used in peptic ulcers?

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Heal ulcers at high doses, used in NSAID prophylaxis and maintenance as well as GORD

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27
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When are PPIs used in GORD?

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For 1-2 months at full dose and then at lowest dose in case of recurrence

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28
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What is misoprostol?

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Prostaglandin analogue with antisecretory and cytoprotective effects. Promotes ulcer healing and protects from NSAID damage.

29
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When should misoprostol be avoided?

30
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How is GORD treated in children?

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Usually resolves itself by 12-18 months in infancy
Can use alginates or thickeners
H2 antagonists then PPI if persistent in older children

31
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How is H. pylori detected?

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Produces antibody that is detectable in serum, saliva or urine

32
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What is the treatment process for NSAID associated peptic ulcers?

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Assume it is due to H. pylori and discontinue NSAID use

PPI to promote rapid healing and reduce relapse

33
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What bacteria is the most common cause of peptic ulcers?

34
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What is achlorydia?

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Common with long term use of PPI

Low gastric acid production associated with adverse events

35
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What are the risks associated with long term use of PPIs?

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Pneumonia
Fracture risk
Osteoporosis
Reduced calcium absorption
GI infection risk
Mask GI cancer symptoms
36
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Define diarrhoea.

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Abnormal passing of loose/liquid stools at increased frequency/volume
Generally >70% water

37
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What are the red flag symptoms of diarrhoea?

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Unexplained weight loss
Blood in stools
Systemic illness
Foreign travel
Symptoms lasting over 1 week
Severe pain
38
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What are the common pathogens causing diarrhoea?

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E. coli
Campylobacter
Salmonella
Shigella

39
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What is the normal treatment for diarrhoea?

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Oral rehydration to replace lost electrolytes

Formulated with dextrose and citrate/bicarbonate

40
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What does loperamide do?

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Increases salt and water reabsorption by reducing gut motility

41
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What is the antidote for opioids?

42
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Give examples of antispasmodics.

A

Meberverine

Dicyclomine

43
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When is ciprofloxacin used in IBD?

A

Prophylaxis of infection from shigella/salmonella

44
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Give an example of a probiotic?

A

Lactobacilli

45
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What is racecadotril?

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Oral enkephalinase inhibitor reducing hyper secretion of water and electrolytes into the gut lumen

46
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What is kaolin?

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Very low dose morphine used to bulk out stools

47
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What is co-phenotrope?

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Diphenoxylate and atropine

48
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When is the rotavirus vaccine given?

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Two doses at 2 and 3 months old

49
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What is pseudomembranous colitis?

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Caused by C. difficile and transmitted due to poor hygiene, often associated with antibiotic use

50
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How is pseudomembranous colitis treated?

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Metronidazole 400mg tds
Oral vancomycin 125mg qds
Used for 1-2 weeks and can be used together if no resolution

51
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What is ulcerative colitis?

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Inflammation of the mucosa of the rectum and colon

52
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What is Crohn’s disease?

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Patchy, transmural inflammation of the entire gastrointestinal tract

53
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How is IBS managed?

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Corticosteroids
Mild- enemas, suppositories
Diffuse disease- oral aminosalicylate
Severe- hospitalisation, IV corticosteroid and immunosuppressants

54
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What is sulphasalazine?

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Medication used in IBS with no response to local therapy to maintain remission

55
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What are the side effects of sulphasalazine?

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Headaches
Nausea
Infertility in males
Anaemia

56
Q

What is the treatment for acute relapse of IBD?

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IV hydrocortisone/prednisolone

Immunosuppressants where above does not work (cyclosporin, methotrexate, azothioprine)

57
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What are cytokine modulators?

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Tumour necrosis factor inhibitors given as a 12 month course in IBD

58
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Give examples of cytokine modulators.

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Infliximab, adalimumab

59
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Define constipation.

A

Excessive water removal causing less frequent, hard stools

60
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Give examples of causes of constipation.

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Diet and lack of fluid
Diverticulae
Paralysis
Drugs- opiates, CCBs

61
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What are bulking agents?

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Stimulate peristalsis to reduce constipation

62
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Give examples of bulking agents.

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Ispaghula husk

Dietary fibre

63
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What are osmotic laxatives?

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Increase water content of the bowel

64
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Give examples of osmotic laxatives.

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Lactulose

Macrogol

65
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Give examples of softening agents.

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Docusate

Glycerol

66
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What is coeliacs disease?

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Autoimmune response to gluten, causing damage to brush border of small intestine and reduced absorption

67
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What are common indications for prescribing ACBS?

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Disease related malnutrition
Intractable mal absorption
Dysphagia
Pre-operation preparation
Short bowel syndrome/bowel fistula
68
Q

What is the most common reason for a temporary stoma?

A

The divert faeces away from surgical site or obstruction

69
Q

Give some examples of problems that may occur with appliances such as stomas.

A 
Leaking
Stoma size changes
Skin problems
Dexterity
Odours

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