Gastrointestional Flashcards
1
Q
When someone has dyspepsia what do you ask?
A
- abdominal distension
- early satiety
2
Q
When someone has diarrhoea- what endocrine condition could be causing the problem?
A
Thyroid disease (hyperthyroid)
3
Q
Describe the CURB65 scoring system.
A
Confusion Urea RR >30 Blood Pressure <90 Over 65
4
Q
Give 3 organisms in CAP:
A
S pneumonia
Legionella
H influenza
5
Q
Give 3 causes of HAP
A
Pseudomonas
E coli
Klebsiella
6
Q
Treatment for pneumonia:
A
- Amoxicillan
- Co-amoxiclav
- IV Co Amoxiclav or Clarithromycin
