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Gastrointestinal system

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By: Jodie Rothwell
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Decks in this class (16)

Coeliac disease
What type of condition is coeliac...,
What dietary proteins trigger the...,
How does gluten affect the small ...
6  cards
Anal fissures and haemorrhoids
How does glyceryl trinitrate rect...,
What is an anal fissure 2,
What is the primary focus in the ...
11  cards
Cholestasis
What type of drug is colestyramine 1,
How does colestyramine work in ch...,
What is ursodeoxycholic acid udca 3
10  cards
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
What is exocrine pancreatic insuf...,
What are the main clinical featur...,
Name some causes of exocrine panc...
11  cards
Stoma care
What is a stoma 1,
What are the two most common type...,
Why does prescribing medication f...
13  cards
Gallstones
What are gallstones 1,
What symptoms or complications ca...,
What is the definitive treatment ...
5  cards
Short bowel syndrome
What is the primary aim of managi...,
Which vitamin and mineral deficie...,
Why is oral magnesium supplementa...
8  cards
Diarrhoea
How is acute diarrhoea defined 1,
What is persistent diarrhoea 2,
What is chronic diarrhoea 3
21  cards
Antispasmodics
What is the main use of antispasm...,
What is the mechanism of action o...,
Why do tertiary amines have a hig...
8  cards
Constipation
How long must symptoms persist to...,
Name three red flags associated w...,
What are potential risks of laxat...
29  cards
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis
What is diverticulosis 1,
In which part of the colon are di...,
What can be considered if constip...
17  cards
Irritable bowel syndrome
What age group is most commonly a...,
What are the hallmark symptoms of...,
Name two key dietary fibre recomm...
32  cards
Cirrhosis
What is cirrhosis 1,
What is compensated cirrhosis 2,
What is decompensated cirrhosis 3
8  cards
Obesity
What are some common health risks...,
What two main tools are used to a...,
What is considered a healthy wais...
32  cards
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's and UC)
What are the two main types of in...,
What are common symptoms of ibd 2,
Which parts of the gi tract can c...
35  cards
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
What is dyspepsia 1,
What are some causes of dyspepsia 2,
What drugs commonly worsen dyspep...
30  cards

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