upper GI disease Flashcards
1
Q
which adverse effect is associated with long- term use of PPI
A
Increased risk of hip fractures
2
Q
How long should a patient wait to undertake a H. pylori test once after stopping antibiotic therapy?
A
at least 4 weeks
3
Q
triple therapy for H.pylori
A
PPI, 2 broad spectrum normally, amoxicillin and either clarithromycin or metronidazole
4
Q
dyspepsia pain is poorly localised and non-specific.
what describes pain associated with dyspepsia
A
between epigastric region and umbilical region
