Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

GI YEAR 4 > GORD > Flashcards

GORD Flashcards

1
Q

GORD

A

reflux of stomach acid into the oesophagus due to an incompetent LOS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

signs

A 
dyspepsia:
heart burn
acid regurgitation
burping
epigastric pain
cough
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

investigations

A

trial of PPI

endoscopy:
- concerning features suggesting ulcer, oesophageal motility disorder or maligancy

test for H.pylori

manometry

urgent-2 week referral for ALARM signs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

ALARM signs

A 
anaemia
weight loss
persistent vomiting
haematemesis 
dysphagia 
not responding to treatment
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

management

A

life style advice:

  • avoid coffee, smoking
  • better diet
  • lighter meals

gaviscone
PPI

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

complications of GORD

A

Barrett’s oesphagus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

barrett’s oesophagus

A

type of metaplasia where squamous epithelium is replaced with columnar epithelium

metaplasia - endoscopic surveillance
dysplasia - endoscopic biopsies

complication:
adenocarcinoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

what is important regarding PPIs and upcoming endoscopy appointment

A

stop PPIs two weeks before

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

GI YEAR 4 (45 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions