GI

Question 1

What is absorbed in the Duodenum?

Answer 1

B12

Iron

Question 2

What is absorbed in the Jujunum?

Answer 2

Folate

Question 3

What are symptoms of GI disorders? (7)

Answer 3

Vomitting
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Steatorrhoea
Dysphagia
Dyspepsia
Bleeding (upper = dark blood, lower = fresh blood)
Weight loss

Question 4

Management of acid suppression?

Answer 4

Ant acids, H2 blockers (Ranitidine), PPIs (Omeprazole)

Question 5

Management of vomiting?

Answer 5

Anti emetics- serotonin antagonists

- dopamine antagonists

Question 6

Management of GORD?

Answer 6

PPIs, Ant acids

Cancer may be a complication

Question 7

What bacteria can cause peptic ulcers?

Answer 7

Helicobacterpylori

Question 8

How is oral ulceration linked to anaemia?

Answer 8

Oral ulceration from chronic blood loss can lead to anaemia

Question 9

Oral manifestations of acid reflux?

Answer 9

NCTSL

Question 10

Coeliac disease- signs?

Answer 10

Malabsorption
Oral ulceration
Enamel defects due to Ca levels altered
Weight loss

Question 11

What test to do for coeliac?

Answer 11

TTGA- tissue transglutaminase antibody

Question 12

What medication may a coeliac be put on?

Answer 12

Bisphosphinates- risk of MRONJ

Question 13

Oral features of Crohns disease? (4)

Answer 13

Swollen tongue
Facial swelling
Ulceration
Hyperplasia

Question 14

Signs of mouth cancer? (4)

Answer 14

Angular Chelitis
Burning mouth syndrome
Candidal infection
Recurring ulceration

Question 15

What is an oral feature of B12 deficiency?

Answer 15

Pernicious anaemia