22 Questions
What is a common cause of dyspepsia, heartburn, and indigestion in adults?
Smoking
Which medication is recommended for adults experiencing abdominal cramp-like pains?
Lansoprazole, oral, 30 mg daily
What is a general measure recommended for individuals with dyspepsia, heartburn, and indigestion?
Check haemoglobin levels
What should be done if there is no response within 7 days of starting proton-pump inhibitor therapy treatment?
Refer the patient for further evaluation
Which symptom indicates the need for referral when treating dyspepsia, heartburn, and indigestion?
Persistent vomiting
Which condition may dyspeptic symptoms possibly be confused with?
Acute coronary syndrome
What should be done if symptoms of dyspepsia reoccur after a 14-day course of therapy with lansoprazole?
Refer the patient for further evaluation
'Red currant jelly stools' are associated with which condition?
Acute appendicitis
What is the main symptom associated with anal fissures?
Rectal bleeding
Which condition is usually accompanied by a history of constipation?
Haemorrhoids
What medication is recommended for children with anal fissures?
Lactulose
What does the presence of a sentinel pile or external haemorrhoids indicate?
Anal fissures
What is the initial dosing recommendation for adult patients with anal fissures using lactulose?
10–20 mL once daily
Why should older patients with haemorrhoids also be considered for an underlying carcinoma diagnosis?
To rule out serious underlying conditions
What is a common general measure recommended for individuals with haemorrhoids?
High-fibre diet
What is a common symptom associated with anal fissures?
Rectal itching
Which medication is recommended for children with anal fissures?
Oral lactulose
What is a possible complication of anal fissures?
Rectal bleeding
Which general measure is advised for individuals with haemorrhoids?
Counsel against chronic use of laxatives
What is a common symptom experienced by patients with haemorrhoids?
Bleeding on defecation
What is the recommended medication for symptomatic treatment of painful hemorrhoids?
Bismuth subgallate compound, ointment
What could be a possible condition to consider in older patients with hemorrhoids?
Underlying carcinoma
Learn about the management of abdominal cramp-like pains in adults using Hyoscine butylbromide and the common conditions of dyspepsia, heartburn, and indigestion. Understand the referral criteria for severe pain, signs of acute abdomen, bloody non-diarrhoeal stools, and abdominal mass.
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