GI history taking Flashcards
problems with solid foods rather than liquids indicates what
a.stricture of the oesophagus
b.neuromuscular problem
a.stricture of the oesophagus
problems swallowing liquids rather than solid foods suggests a …
a.stricture of the oesophagus
b.neuromuscular problem
b.neuromuscular problem
progressive dysphasia suggests osophageal structure due to …..
a.reflux inflammation
b.tumour
b.tumour
what is heartburn usually associated with
a.gastro-osophageal reflux
b. peptic ulcer disease
c. nausea
a.gastro-osophageal reflux
what is localised epigastric pain associated with
a.gastro-osophageal reflux
b. peptic ulcer disease
c. nausea
b. peptic ulcer disease
cramping, poorly localised abdominal pain is referred to as
a.colic
b.peritonitis
a.colic
steady constant well localised pain is due to
a.hollow viscera
b.irritation of peritoneum
b.irritation of peritoneum
ominous
which of these can radiate to the shoulder region
a.perforated ulcer
b.biliary colic
c.renal colic
d.dysmenorrhoea
a.perforated ulcer
which of these can radiate to the scapula shoulder region
a.perforated ulcer
b.biliary colic
c.renal colic
d.dysmenorrhoea
b.biliary colic
which of these can radiate to the flank/ scrotum region
a.perforated ulcer
b.biliary colic
c.renal colic
d.dysmenorrhoea
c.renal colic
which of these can radiate to the lower back region
a.perforated ulcer
b.biliary colic
c.renal colic
d.dysmenorrhoea
d.dysmenorrhoea
travellers diarrhoea is caused by which bacteria
a.e coli
b.c diff
c. staph aureus
d.salmonella
a.e coli
increased frequency of stools in young people indicates what
a.IBD
b.tumour
a.IBD
increased frequency of stools in elderly people indicates what
a.IBD
b.tumour
b.tumour
which of these drugs can cause constipation
a.codeine
b.carbimazole
c.penicilin
d.corticosteroids
a.codeine
