Gastro- HepatoBiliary Flashcards
1
Q
familial Hypercholesterolaemia
diagnosis
A
simon broome criteria
2
Q
Mx of FH
A
statins
screening of relatives
statin stopped in pregnancy 3 months before conception
3
Q
warfarin Ix
clotting screen results?
A
prolonged PT
normal APTT
4
Q
hyatid cyst?
A
tapeworm - echinoccus granulosis
Tb
5
Q
amoebic liver abscess management?
A
metronidazole and cefepim
iv fluids
incision and drainage
6
Q
what serum markers in wilson?
A
caeruloplasmin and urinary copper
7
Q
what to give in hepatorenal syndrome?
A
terlipressin
8
Q
what does ast:alt ratio of 2:1 suggest?
A
alcoholic cause of liver problem
9
Q
raised isolated GGT
A
alcohol
10
Q
alp and GGT raised?
A
cholestatic picture
11
Q
what is the best marker of liver function?
A
prthrombin time
