GP - GI

Question 1

What is the management for UC?

Answer 1

• Aminosalicylates e.g. mesalazine
• Steroids
• Thiopurines e.g. azathioprine
• Flare up = IV steroids e.g. hydrocortisone/methylprednisolone

Question 2

What are the clinical features of primary biliary cholangitis?

Answer 2

• Jaundice
• Pruritus

Question 3

What antibodies are commonly seen in PBC?

Answer 3

Antimitochondrial antibodies

Question 4

What imbalance is seen in patients with severe diarrhoea and/or vomiting?

Answer 4

Metabolic alkalosis