Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Flashcard 221: What is the initial investigation for gastric cancer? _____

Answer: Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy

Flashcard 222: The most common bacteria implicated in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) is _____

Answer: Escherichia coli

Extra: The top two organisms causing SBP are: 1. E. coli (Most common) 2. Klebsiella pneumoniae

Flashcard 223: The strongest risk factor for gastric cancer is _____

Answer: Helicobacter pylori infection

Flashcard 224: What are modifiable risk factors for gastric adenocarcinoma? _____

Answer: Smoking & alcohol

Flashcard 225: A diet with ↑ _____ increases the carcinogenic effects of Helicobacter pylori

Answer: salts

Flashcard 226: _____ is the most common cause of perforation peritonitis

Answer: Peptic ulcer disease

Flashcard 227: Palpation of a peritonitic abdomen may reveal _____, guarding and rebound tenderness

Answer: rigidity

Flashcard 228: Suspected GI perforation with localised _____ pain is suggestive of contained perforated diverticulitis

Answer: LLQ

Flashcard 229: Peptic ulcers on the _____ duodenal wall are more likely to perforate

Answer: anterior

Flashcard 230: What is the management of a well-contained GI perforation with no signs of _____ or peritonitis? Conservative management (Bowel rest, Abx, monitoring of vital signs, serial abdo exams)

Answer: sepsis