GIT Flashcards
1
Q
GORD: non-pharmacological management
A
Eat small frequent meals Drink fluid between meals Avoid laying after meals Avoid eating 2-3 hours before bed or exercise Cease smoking Avoid caffeine Avoid alcohol Avoid chocolate
2
Q
GORD: indication for gastroscopy
A
Alarm symptoms Anaemia Wt loss Vomiting Dysphagia Haematemesis / melaena New GORD in older people Changing symptoms No response to treatment
3
Q
H. Pylori treatment
A
Nexium (esomeprazole) 20mg BD for 7 days
Amoxil 1g BD for 7 days (if allergy → Metronidazole 400mg BD)
Clarithromycin 500mg BD for 7 days
4
Q
H. Pylori: indication of gastroscopy
A
Severe symptoms (dyspepsia) Peptic ulcer Pt on NSAIDs Gastric cancer Pt’s wishes
