GI Qs Flashcards
1
Q
Non-drug treatment for IBS
A
CBT
2
Q
When would you refer a pt for Urgent endoscopic investigation
A
- dysphagia
- acute GI bleeding
- over 55 with weight loss and upper abdo pain, reflux or dyspepsia
3
Q
Drugs that cause GORD
A
- A/b blockers
- Bisphosphonates
- Diuretics
- CS
- NSAIDs
4
Q
Ulcerative colitis - patchy or continuous?
A
Continuous
5
Q
Crohn’s disease - patchy or cotinuous?
A
Patchy
6
Q
UC symptoms
A
- Recurring diarrhoea
- Blood or pus
- Abdominal discomfort, urgent need to defacate
7
Q
UC prevalence
A
Age 15-30
8
Q
Aminosalicylates CI - important
A
- Aspirin: due to cross sensitivity
- Assessment of patients allergy status
9
Q
Colestyramine counsellling
A
1 hr before and 4-6hrs after other meds
10
Q
Orlistat criteria
A
- BMI: >28
- associated RF: diabetes, HT, hypercholesterolaemia
11
Q
Which type of anaemia does sulfasalazine cause?
A
Aplastic anaemia
12
Q
Malabsoprtion syndrome
A
- Diarrhoea bloating
- Frothy and floating stools – suggests fats are not being properly absorbed
13
Q
In persistent diarrhoea and vomiting what drugs should you stop?
A
ACEi/ARBs
Spironolactone
Ivabradine
Dapa
14
Q
Sulfasalazine common SE
A
Hepatotoxicity
15
Q
How long do you have to wait before doing H.pylori diagnostic test to avoid unreliable results?
A
2 weeks PPI
4 weeks abx
