Questions Flashcards
1
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CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS presentation
A
Right upper quadrant pain + jaundice + ALP raised more than ALT
2
Q
CHOLEDOCHOLETHIASIS investigations
A
- LFT abnormal with very high ALP.
- Ultrasound: first line (in imaging).
- MRCP: if ultrasound doesn’t show anything.
4.ERCP last resort, invasive
3
Q
Complications of ulcerative colitis
A
Colorectal cancer
Toxic Mega colon
Osteoporosis
4
Q
Investigation of choice of a man with acute diarrhoea of less than a week duration
A
Stool culture and microscopy
5
Q
In which patient is indicated CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE toxin assay?
A
Patient with recent antibiotic use
