Gastro Flashcards
1
Q
What is the treatment for H.pylori eradication?
A
Amoxicillin (metronidiazole)
Clarithromycin
PPI for seven days
2
Q
What is treatment for duodenal or H.pylori negative gastric?
A
NICE recommends full dose PPI for 4-8 weeks for confirmed H. pylori-negative gastric or duodenal ulcers.
In addition, stopping celecoxib, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), should be considered as it may induce or worsen a gastrointestinal ulcer.
3
Q
Referral for oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) indications?
A
These would include weight loss, haematemesis, melaena, anorexia, epigastric mass or dysphagia.
4
Q
What differentiates Bell’s palsy and Ramsay hunt syndrome?
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