GI Flashcards
1
Q
A 25-year-old presents with a 6-hour history of severe epigastric pain and vomiting. They have a PMH of migraine for which they take aspirin as required.
On examination there is tenderness in the epigastrium with guarding.
What is the most appropriate initial investigation?
A
Erect CXR
(looking for perforation from duodenal or gastric ulcer)
2
Q
Discuss the effects of omeprazole on clopidogrel
A
Omeprazole inhibits the effects of clopidogrel
3
Q
What is the most common colorectal cancer?
A
Adenocarcinoma
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