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1
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What are the defensive factors for gastric mucosa?

A
  • Epithelial integrity
  • Cell replication and restitution
  • Mucous membrane barrier
  • Vascular supply
2
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Which factors aggravate gastric mucosa?

A
  • Acid
  • Drugs
  • Helicobacter pylori
3
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What are the stimulatory receptors on the basolateral membrane of a parietal cell?

A
  • Acetylcholine
  • Cholecystokinine B (CCK-B)
  • Histamine 2 receptor (H2)
4
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The proton pump is found on the canicular membrane of the parietal cell.

How does this pump work?

A

HK ATPase exchanges H+ for K+

5
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Briefly, describe some key features of proton pump inhibitor action

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  • Delayed action – not all pumps active at a time
  • Max efficacy after 2-3 days
  • Restoration of acid secretion requires de novo synthesis
6
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Briefly, illustrate the relationship between Helicobacter pylori and the following peptic ulcer disease:

  • Gastric ulcer
  • Duodenal ulcer
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7
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Identify some common drugs which can be used to treat peptic disorders

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  • Antacids
  • Alginates
  • H2RA
  • PPI
8
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What medical advice is given to the patient in ‘step one’ for treating GORD?

A
  • Weight loss
  • Decrease alcohol
  • Stop smoking
  • Smaller meals / less acidic foods
  • Antacids e.g. Gaviscon
9
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What treatment is given to the patient in ‘step two’ for treating GORD?

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H2 receptor antagonist e.g. ranitidine

10
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What treatment is given to the patient in ‘step three’ for treating GORD?

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Proton pump inhibitors e.g. omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole

11
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What are the side effects of proton pump inhibitors?

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  • Diarrhoea
  • Osteoporosis (with long term use)
12
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What investigation should one perform if a patient presents with any red flags for GORD?

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Urgent upper GI endoscopy – ulcers, malignancy, hiatus hernia

13
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What is Helicobacter pylori?

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  • H.pylori is a gram negative bacteria found in the GI tract, which can cause gastric and duodenal inflammation / ulceration
  • It is toxic to epithelial cells / degrades mucosal lining
14
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How do we test for H.pylori?

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  • Carbon-13 urea breath test
  • Stool antigen test
15
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How do we eradicate H.pylori?

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Triple therapy for 1 week:

  • Clarithromycin 500mg BD
  • Amoxycillin 1g BD
  • Lansoprazole 30mg BD