Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

MALT is a type of _____ lymphoma which most commonly occurs in the stomach

Hint: Non/Hodgkin's

Stomach MALT is associated with _____ infection. Eradication of the infection can cure the condition

Patients with malignancy of unknown origin with presentations compatible with hepatocellular cancer should have an _____

Hint: what tumour marker investigation?

_____ is an investigation testing for the presence of C. diff in the bowel, but does not test for a current infection

Laxatives should be _____ stopped once the patient is producing normal stools at least 3 times/week

Hint: Immediately or gradually?

What are the most common stimulant laxatives? _____

Hint: 3

It may be suitable to perform investigations for pain in palliative patients if a _____ condition may be the cause of pain

Which drugs commonly cause constipation? _____, Iron supplements, Anti-cholinergics

Hint: Pain

Red flag symptoms of constipation include: _____, weight loss, bleeding or iron deficiency anaemia

Palliative patients with metastatic disease and symptoms of constipation may require an _____ to look for signs of bowel obstruction

Hint: Investigation