14: Occult GIB, Unintentional WL, Fatigue Flashcards
1
Q
Six most common causes of occult GIB with IDA
A
- Neoplasm
- Vascular abnormalities (AVMs)
- IBD
- Peptic lesions
- Infection
- Meds (NSAIDs, ASA)
2
Q
FOBT test
A
Fecal occult blood test: a guaiac based test for occult blood loss
3
Q
FIT test
A
Fecal Immuno chemical test: for Hb
4
Q
Cologuard combines which to fecal tests?
A
Fecal DNA test + FIT
5
Q
What screening for occult blood loss is most sensitive?
A
FIT
6
Q
Colon cancer prevention**
A
Start colonoscopies at age 45 for everyone
7
Q
Four major causes of unintentional WL
A
- Cancer
- Poor dentition
- Malabsorption syndromes
- IBD
8
Q
Five major causes of fatigue
A
- Occult GIB -> anemia
- Cancer
- IBD
- Chronic liver disease
- Malnutrition/malabsorption
