Upper GI Bleedings

Question 1

Possible treatments for varices?

Answer 1

Vasopressin, PPI, beta-blocker, variceal band litigation

Question 2

Esophagitis is assoicated with what disorder?

Answer 2

reflux

Question 3

Descrine the typical Mallory Weis patient.

Answer 3

drunk, vomiting, college student. pretty heathly otherwise, just stupid.`

Question 4

Gold standard for diagnosis of upper GI bleeds

Answer 4

Upper endoscopy

Question 5

Name the different diagnostic tools used for peptic ulcer disease.

Answer 5

Breath test, stool test, serology (might not be active), biopsy, transient`

Question 6

What 4 drugs are used in Quadruple treatment of peptic ulcer disease.

Answer 6

Clarithomycin + Amoxicillin + PPI + Bismuth

Question 7

List steps of management for GI bleed.

Answer 7

1 - ABC, IV access- give fluids
2 - labs, hx, vitals
3 - call backup
4 - care plan

Question 8

What are some caues of esophagitis?

Answer 8

acid exposure, pill impaction, food impaction

Question 9

What makes dieulafoy lesions difficult to diagnose?

Answer 9

They are transient

Question 10

Bright red blood from the rectum is called this?

Answer 10

Hematochezia