Gastro Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Most common cause of UGIB
A
peptic ulcer disease
2
Q
Oesophagitis treatment
A
Full dose PPI (lansoprazole 30mg OD) for 8 weeks
If unsuccessful can increase to 30mg BD / change PPI
3
Q
Peptic ulcer disease:
- which is more common (gastric/duodenal)
- what is the pattern with eating
A
Duodenal > gastric
Gastric worse on eating
Duodenal better with eating
4
Q
How long to eat gluten before TTG
A
6 weeks
5
Q
Rx for IBS not responding to 12 months pharmacological therapy
A
CBT or hypnotherapy
6
Q
How long to avoid 1) PPI and 2) Abx before H pylori stool/breath testing
A
1) 2 weeks
2) 4 weeks
7
Q
Which virus most accelerates liver disease with HCV
A
HIV
