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GI Flashcards

1
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What is the investigation of choice for PSC?

A

MRCP

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2
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anti-HBc (IgG) suggests…

A

Previous Hep B infection

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3
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Ischaemic colitis is most likely to occur in which area?

A

Splenic flexure

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4
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PSC is associated with…

A

UC

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5
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Which auto-antibody may suggest PSC?

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pANCA

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6
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Which auto-antibodies may be raised in pernicious anaemia?

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Intrinsic factor antibodies

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7
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What is the first-line treatment for autoimmune hepatitis?

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Steroids

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8
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What is the investigation of choice in suspected UC?

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Flexible sigmoidoscopy

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9
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What is the eradication therapy for H Pylori?

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PPI + Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin

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10
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What is the treatment for Wilson’s disease?

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Penicillamine

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11
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Give causes of a change in bowel habit.

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Colorectal cancer, IBD, IBS and Coeliac disease

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12
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What is the initial test for coeliac disease?

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IgA Anti-TTG

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13
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Which type of IBD is worsened by smoking?

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Crohn’s disease

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14
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Which vessels are connected in a TIPSS shunt?

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Hepatic vein and portal vein

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15
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Which vaccination should people with coeliac disease receive every 5 years?

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Pneumococcal (due to hyposplenism)

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16
Q

‘Cobblestone appearance’ suggests…

A

Crohn’s disease

17
Q

‘Crypt abscesses’ suggests…

A

UC

18
Q

Transmural inflammation in IBD suggests…

A

Crohn’s disease

19
Q

Which types of IBD may be worsened by smoking?

A

Crohn’s disease

20
Q

How are flares of IBD usually managed?

A

Oral steroids

21
Q

What are the first-line maintenance agents for UC?

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Mesalazine or sulfasalazine

22
Q

What are the first-line agents for maintenance of Crohn’s disease?

A

Immunosuppression - azathioprine, methotrexate

23
Q

Melanosis coli is associated with…

A

Laxative abuse

24
Q

Which types of hepatitis can be vaccinated against?

A

A, B and D

25
Q

Which Hep B serological marker suggests current infection?

A

HBsAg

26
Q

Which serological marker is used to check for Hep B vaccine response?

A

Anti-HBsAg

27
Q

Which markers are used in haemochromatosis monitoring?

A

Ferritin and Transferrin saturation

28
Q

What is the first-line prophylactic agent in variceal bleeding?

A

Propanolol

29
Q

What is the surgical management for Achalasia?

A

Heller cardiomyotomy

30
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What is the test for H Pylori?

A

Urea breath test

31
Q

What is the most common cause of gastroenteritis?

A

Campylobacter

32
Q

Gastroenteritis few days after BBQ suggests…

A

E Coli

33
Q

Sudden-onset gastroenteritis suggests…

A

Staph aureus

34
Q

Sudden-onset gastroenteritis suggests…

A

Staph aureus

35
Q

Prolonged vomiting leads to which ABG abrnomality?

A

Metabolic alkalosis with hypokalaemia

36
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Prolonged diarrhoea may lead to which ABG abnormality?

A

Metabolic acidosis with hypokalaemia

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