GI Deck 4

Question 1

PUD manamgnet consider adding

Answer 1

a probiotic as adjuvant therapy

Question 2

PUD after treating for H. pylori, continue

Answer 2

continue PPI for r8 to 12 weeks to promote healing

Question 3

PUD if patient is at low risk

Answer 3

no further treatment is needed

Question 4

PUD if patient is at high risk

Answer 4

consider chronic acid suppression therapy

Question 5

PUD if symptoms do not resolve

Answer 5

refer the patient

Question 6

PUD Irritable Bowel Syndrome most common

Answer 6

GI disorder, affects women 3 times more than men

Question 7

IBS is a

Answer 7

“clinical” diagnosis (there is no “test” for IBS), rather there are diagnostic criteria

Question 8

IBS there is no

Answer 8

there is no test for IBS, you should test for underlying causes if appropriate

Question 9

IBS drugs used to treat

Answer 9

are varied and depend if pt has IBS with constipation, diarrhea or both

Question 10

Drugs usd to treat IBS

Answer 10

Antidiarrheals
Laxatives
Laxative alternatives such as lubiprostone
Antispasmatics, ex. Dicyclomine
Fiber supplements
SSRIs
Tricyclic antidepressants

Question 11

Lifestyle modification such as counseling, stress management, food sensitivity testing/coaching can all be helpful in treating

Answer 11

IBS