8⼀GI/SURGERY/ID I Flashcards
newly diagnosis Type 1 DM should be screened with which 3 antibodies?
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Why do we do this?
[Anti-TissueTransGlutaminase(from anti🆃ED)= celiac disease]
[Anti-Thyroglobulin = thyroid disease]
[Anti-ThyroidPerOxidase = thyroid disease]
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pts with DM1 have INC risk for other autoimmune conditions = must be screened at diagnosis
Dx for Celiac disease - 4
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wt loss+ iron deficiency anemia + dermatitis herpetiformis = CELIAC!
“Celiac gluten-free… TWICED!”
[Anti-T.E.D. (IgA or IgG)]
➜ [DUODENAL BX FOR CONFIRMATION](GOLD STANDARD)
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(TissueTransGlutaminase/Endomysial/DeaminatedGliadin)
(IgA test may result in false negative if concurrent IgA deficiency is present!)
There are 4 Malabsorption syndromes - “_C_an Larry Control Stooling?”
Describe clinical features of Celiac disease (6)
“Celiac gluten-free… TWICED!”
- [Crypt hyperplasia / IEL / Villous atrophy]
- [INC Stool Osmotic Gap>125 a/w foul, flatulent, fatty, LARGE diarrhea with steatorrhea]
- [anEmia (microcytic iron deficiency anemia)]
- Weight loss
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- {[antiTED(IgA or IgG)] → duodenal bx} = Diagnostics
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IEL = IntraEpithelial Lymphocytes
Tx = gluten-free diet
What are the 4 malabsorption syndromes?
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Which 2 have [INC stool osmotic gap > 125]
Can Larry Control Stool?
[Celiac / Lactose intolerance = INC stool osmotic gap>125]
Chronic pancreatiits / SIBO
These cells are a/w ⬜
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Describe the cp (5)
dx = atypical reactive lymphocytes
[EBV ⼀Infectious Mononucleosis]
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- TIRED TEEN
- Fever
- exudative Tonsillitis
- cervical LAD
- HepatoSplenomegaly
Why is primary management for BIDD primarily at-home supportive care with no abx?
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When is antibiotic therapy for BIDD indicated? (4)
BIDD = Bloody Inflammatory Diarrhea Dysentery
healthy pts have self-limited BIDD
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- [SEVERE (shock, etc)]
- [Prolonged > 7 days]
- [patient at risk for severe progression (immunocompro/elderly)]
- [bacterial pathogen identified ➜ give low dose px to prevent transmission]
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SECCSY
Aside from STAT Laparotomy, name 3 other treatments used in perforated peptic ulcer?
- IVF
- IVAbx
- IVPPI
+ STAT Laparotomy
Serum Sickness etx
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What infection mimics this?
[Type 3 hypersensitivity reaction] involving INC circulating antibodies combining with antigens (Immune Complex) ➜ overload of normal clearance mechanisms ➜ activates complement = causes disease and
[SS fad (fever / arthritis diffusely / dermatitis)]
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Hepatitis B prodrome
(HBV also includes polyarteritis nodosa + glomerulonephritis)
Having [1st degree relatives with CRC < 60 yo] modifies CRC screening schedule
Describe modified CRC screening (2)
[CScope at 40 yo (or 10y prior to relative’s age at their diagnosis)]
q5 years
What causes Necrotizing fasciitis in
_____ patients?
a. healthy?
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b. DM (poor circulation)?
a. polymicrobial
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b. GASP
Necrotizing fasciitis s/s (4)
- POOP
- swelling
- erythema
- fever
[DM = GASP] / [EE = polymicrobial]
s/s GERD (2)
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management? (2)
-[reflux/heartburn]
-cough
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[daily PPI8 wk trial] + [lifestyle ∆]
GERD = sx > 2x/week
alarm sx (odynophagia/dysphagia/GI bleeding/wt loss) = referral for EGD
dysphagia means difficulty ⬜
Describe the 2 types of dysphagia?
swallowing;
[Oropharyngeal upper dysphagia] = difficulty initiating swallowing (a/w coughing, drooling, aspiration) = nasopharyngeal laryngoscopy dx
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[Esophageal Lower Dysphagia] = delayed sensation of “FOOD STUCK” in chest = EGD dx
Describe the differences between the 2 types of Esophageal Cancer
UPPER esophagus = [SQC: (EtOH / smoking)]
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lower esophagus = [ADC: (GERD / Barrett’s esophagus)]
normal range for
LDL
<100
normal range for
TAG
TriAcylGlycerides
<150
normal range for
HDL
50+
normal range for
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL
<200
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>240 = “HIGH”
how do you diagnose Acute Pancreatitis? -2
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how do you diagnose CHRONIC Pancreatitis?
Lipase and amylase
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[MRCP Pancreatic Calcifications (or CT Abdomen)]
cp for Chronic Pancreatitis -4
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dx = MRCP Pancreatic Calcifications
- epigastric abd pain that radiates to back
- better with sitting up and leaning forward (positions other abd organs away from inflammed pancreas)
- worst with meals
- fat malabsorption (bulky foul stools)
Tx for CHRONIC Pancreatitis? -4
1st: stop Smoking/stop EtOH
2nd: small low fat meals with fat-soluble vitamin supplement
3rd: pancreatic enzyme supplement (i.e. low fecal elastase-1 level)
4th: Rx (TCA, NSAIDs, pregabalin)
Causes of CHRONIC Pancreatitis? -4
- EtOH
- Cystic Fibrosis (peds)
- Duct obstruction (CA/stones)
- autoimmune
Toxic Megacolon tx -3
[CTS if 2/2 IBD]
[Abx if 2/2 infectious colitis]
[Surgery if perforation]
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NO SULFASALAZINE OR OPIOIDS
Barrett Esophagus MOD
chronic gastric acid ➜ [lower esophagus metaplastic replacement of {normal stratified squamous epithelium} with {intestinal columnar epithelium}] ➜ INC risk for esophageal ADC
Barrett Esophagus INC risk for developing ⬜
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How is this screened for? -3
esophageal ADC
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{[Sx(Chronic GERD|frequent sx) ≥5 years] + [≥2 risk factors(White/Obese/Male/Smoker/Hiatal Hernia)]}
= endoscopic screening
Why is chronic constipation a major risk factor for UTI?
Fecal retention ➜ rectal distension ➜ obstruct bladder emptying ➜ incomplete voiding ➜ stagnant urine ➜ promotes microbial growth ➜ UTI
Sulfasalazine is a ⬜ compound used for ⬜ maintenance
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Why should Sulfasalazine NOT be used acutely?
[5-AminoSalicyclic Acid] ; [IBD]
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[Sulfasalazine 5ASA] can precipitate IBD attacks if used acutely
Which abx is best for intraabdominal infection?
Ampicillin-sulbactam
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(3rd Generation PCN and beta-lactamase inhibitor)
Functional Abdominal Pain
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Tx?
chronic ( ≥2 mo) adolescent periumbilical abd pain, with no identifiable pathology, and self-resolves in a few hours
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tx = Symptom Diary
How does Peptic Ulcer Disease present? -2
- early satiety
- postprandial epigastric pain
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get stool antigen test for H Pylori
[GERD = (Cough + Reflux) > 2x weekly]
Why is [aAVM] a cause of upper AND LOWER GI bleed? (3)
(aAVM=angiodysplasia ArterioVenous Malformation)
-aAVM…… can cause [SEVERE GI BLEED✳️] anywhere it occurs
-and (although aAVM mostly occurs in R ascending colon) it can potentially occur anywhere in the GI tract..which =
-aAVM is a cause of upper AND LOWER [SEVERE GI BLEED✳️]
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✳️= {in the setting of an [aAVM exacerbating RF (Aortic stenosis|von willebrand dZ|renal dZ)]}
In adults, what are the risk factors for developing Angiodysplasia - 3
This can occur ANYWHERE in the GI tract but most commonly occurs in R Ascending colon
- Aortic Stenosis (vW multimers are disrupted as they pass through turbulent space –> AVM)
- Von Willebran disease
- Renal disease
Patient with newly diagnosed “incidentaloma” / L adrenal mass found incidentally
What’s your first step?
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When is surgical resection indicated? (3)
[adrenal hormone mud labs]
(metanephrine & VMA) + (urine catecholamine 24h)+(dexamethasone suppression test)
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SURGICAL RESECTION:
[radiographically malignant] vs [> 4cm] vs [functional (hormone secreting)]
Primary presenting complaint for Achalasia
Food AND Liquid dysphagia
Peptic Stricture
common complication of chronic GERD - in which healing from chronic ulcerative esophagitis ➜ stricturing of Esophagus ➜ progressive (solid then liquid) dysphagia
Lactose intolerance sx (3)
Lactose Intolerance Definitely Produces Flatulence
LactASE breaks down lactose ➜ glucose + galactose
- Diarrhea WATERY
- Periumbilical abd pain
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Flatulence
* note: [MILK / ICE CREAM > > cheese / yogurt]*
Lactose Intolerance is a clinical diagnosis, but how is the diagnosis confirmed? (2)
worst with age, asian and african american
- L*actose Definitely Produces Flatulence
1. Lactose breath hydrogen test
2. [Symptom resolution with Lactose-restricted diet]
Name the single-item predictors of INC SEVEREITY in Acute Pancreatitis (5)
“HOBCO hurt the Pancreo”
= SEVERE ACUTE PANC
- BUN ≥20
- HCT >44%
- CRP >150
- Obesity
- Old age
What is OculoGlandular syndrome?
Bartonella Henselae cat-scatch variation in which pt develops conjunctivitis + [iPL preauricular and cervical LAD]
most common complication of Cat Scratch Disease = lymph node suppuration
describe cp of Pyoderma gangrenosum (2)
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Where does it come from? (2)
PAINFUL inflammatory [nodules/pustules/vesicles] ➜ PAINFUL ULCERS
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neutrophilic dermatosis a/w IBD
normal range
Lipase
<160
⬜ occurs after acute pancreatitis in 10% of patients, and although sx depend on mass effect, presentation may include (⬜4)
[pancreatic pseudocyst IFC] ;
Abd pain / GI hemorrhage / ductal obstruction / [fistulization into adjacent organs]
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tx = supportive –(if persist)–> endoscopic drainage
In a [HIV⊕] pt c/f PCP PNA
HIV+ pt with high clinical suspicion for PCP PNA has an initial ⊝[induced sputum sample]
Why is it important to obtain additional w/u in this patient, even despite an initial ⊝[induced sputum sample]?
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Name the additional w/u that should be obtained next?
In 10% of ⊕PCP cases, PCP organism was unable to be identified from [induced sputum samples]
–(so if ISS negative but high clinical suspicion)–>
[BAL via fiberoptic bronchoscopy]
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BAL= BronchoAlveolarLavage
Why do [HIV patients with PCP] sometime additionally need CTS (in addition to abx)?
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Which [HIV patients with PCP] should receive it?
In Mod/Severe PCP, within first 2-3d of treatment, organism lysis ➜ potentially fatal inflammatory lung response ➜
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add CTS if:
- [(ALVeolar-arterial O2 ∆ ≥ 35) on ABG]
________OR_________ - [(PaO2 < 70) on Room Air]
name the 3 most important goals in managing a brain-dead organ donor
MAINTAIN NORMAL “TV, B”
Temperature (or slightly hypOthermic)
Volume (IVF/desmopressin(synthetic ADH))
Blood pressure (pressors)
What is GGT used for?
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gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase
Differentiates elevated ALP:
[⇪ALP and ⇪GGT] = LIVER origin
[Isolated Markedly elevated ALP (+/- ⇪ GGT)] indicates ⬜
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what causes this? (2)
[infiltrative Liver disease]
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- [granuloma (hepatic sarcoidosis, TB)]
- [metastatic CA]
In patients with [NAFLD/NASH], what is the single best predictor for liver-related death?
⊕HEPATIC FIBROSIS
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[⊕HEPATIC FIBROSIS] ➜ Cirrhosis ➜ liver-related Death]. (Wt loss can reverse [HEPATIC FIBROSIS] if it occurs prior to Cirrhosis)
Angiodysplasias (AKA⬜ ) are defined as ⬜5.
Although only a small amount bleed, which conditions ⇪ Angiodysplasia bleeding? (3)
arteriovenous malformation ;
aAVM =
1. elderly
2. [cherry red lesions (on cscope)]
3. composed of [multiple aberrant fragile AVM in
4. [(especially R Colon)GI tract]
5. aberrancy ➜ [low threshold for [occult vs MASSIVE nonpainful GI Bleeding] i\ [any hemostasis❌]
[aAVM = angiodysplasia ArterioVenous Malformation]
- {[ESRD (*uremia ➜ platelet dysfxn ➜ [1º hemostasis❌] →🩸
- [Aortic stenosis (*mechanical disruption during turbulent valvular flow ⬇︎ vWF → [1º hemostasis❌] →🩸= Heyde’s Syndrome
-
[von Willebrand disease]→ [1º hemostasis❌] →🩸 ___________________________x____________________________________
🩸= [(in setting of ⊕aAVM) may meet threshold for aAVM to bleed]}
pathophysiology of toxic shock syndrome
[exotoxin superantigens] (usually from Staph A) activate T cells widespread ➜ massive cytokine release
may require up to 20L per day of IVF resuscitation
What is the best test to evaluate Pancreatic Cyst?
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what are all the indications for this modality? -7
Endoscopic Ultrasound with aspiration
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- lymph node bx
- pancreas lesions
- liver lesions
- adrenal glandlesions
- bile duct lesions
- peritoneal fluid lesions
- pleural fl;uid lesions
indications for ERCP (4)
THERAPEUTIC
dilated Common Bile Duct
acute biliary pancreatitis
choleDocholithiasis
cholangitis
HIV test is done on an opt [⬜ (in | out)] basis
What does this mean?
OUT
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Patients are informed that HIV test will automatically be performed UNLESS THE PATIENT SPECIFICALLY OPTS OUT
patients have the right to refuse/ opt OUT HIV testing
Acute diverticulitis presents as (⬜2)
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How is it managed?
[LLQ TTP] + [CT focal bowel wall thickening +/- diverticula]
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[Dyspepsia (GAS sx ≥1 mo)]
management
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trial PPI = [PPI]4-8w
pulmonary ASPERGILLUS
What are the major risk factors? (4)
immunosuppression [transplants✳, neutropenia, chronic CTS, HIV/AIDS]
✳stem cell|organ
“bloody⼀chest ⼀cough”
pulmonary ASPERGILLUS
treatment (3)
“bloody⼀chest ⼀cough”
pulmonary ASPERGILLUS
diagnostics (3)
“bloody⼀chest ⼀cough”
pulmonary ASPERGILLUS
classic symptom triad
“bloody⼀chest ⼀cough”
- bloody = [bloody cough hemoptysis]
- chest = pleurtic chest pain
- cough = [bloody cough hemoptysis]
Oral Candidiasis
treatment (3)
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AKA thrush
[topical Nystatin suspension🆚Clotrimazole troches]
–(if persist)–> [fluconazole PO]
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be sure to watch for proper CTS inhaler usage
What should some patients be cautious of when they stop smoking? _________________
What can be done to mitigate this? (2)
[WEIGHT GAIN up to 30lb (Varenicline > NRT = burpoprion)] is common after you stop smoking!
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Advise overweight patients ➜ [[reduced calorie diet ( ≥1200kcal/day)] and regular exercise] - if ≤1200kCal/day ➜ smoking relapse
NRT = Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Why are [Hepatitis A vaccination] and [Hepatitis B vaccination] so important to a person with Hepatitis C?
if superimposed with HAV or HBV, chronic HCV causes rapid decompensation and liver failure
so vaccination to HAV and HBV are important
In terms of Hepatitis B,
how do you manage a healthcare worker s/p incidental occupational exposure?
Rhabdovirus Rabies
Tx? (2)
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Prognosis? (3)
[Ig + Vaccine]-(only helpful BEFORE symptom onset)
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UNIVERSAL FATAL WITHIN WEEKS ONCE SYMPTOMATIC
> Coma / Respiratory failure
In the U.S., rhabdovirus rabies is acquired from ⬜ , but in the developing world rhabdovirus rabies is acquired from ⬜
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What is the hallmark sign of [Rhabdovirus Rabies]?
[BATS (since U.S. dogs are immunized)] ; dogs
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HYDROPHOBIA ( fear of drinking 2/2 [water-triggered pharyngeal spasms])
Hepatitis C screening is done via ⬜
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A patient with a positive HCV screening indicates what 3 possibilities?
HCV Ab testing
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- [ACTIVE INFECTION (obtain HCV RNA to determine acute vs chronic)]
- [Resolved Infection]
- False Positive
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis is a serious complication of ⬜
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Treatment? (4)
cirrhosis
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[Paracentesis w/ascites labs(“Guts Can Never Totally Suck”) ]
➜[Albumin IV]
➜ {[CefoTaxime3ºCPN]
➜ [Fluoroquinolone px]
- 3ºCPN = 3rd gen cephalosporin*
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis is a serious complication of ⬜
cirrhosis ( can → SBP)
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis is a serious complication of ⬜
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clinical presentation? (6)
cirrhosis
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1. Fever ≥37.8C
2. Abd pain
3. [AMS (abnl connect-the-dot test)]
- [hypOtensionw/SEVERE INFXN]
- [hypOTHErmiaw/SEVERE INFXN]
- [paralytic iLeusw/SEVERE INFXN]
What is the MELD score?
and how is it used?
MELD = Model for End stage Liver Disease = predicts 90-day survival in Liver Disease patients = ranks Liver Transplant List
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“MELDusesBICS to rank Liver Transplant List”
Bilirubin
INR
Creatinine
Sodium
What is Succussion splash?
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What does it indicate?
audible epigastric splashing sound during sudden movement
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delayed gastric emptying
2/2 gastroparesis vs intrinsic obstruction vs extrinsic obstruction
pt p/w [+ succussion splash] is c/f ⬜ which can be caused by (⬜3). Management for this starts with ⬜, and sometimes ⬜.
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How is this diagnosis confirmed?
[delayed gastric emptying] ; [intrinsic obstruction / EXtrinsic obstruction / gastroparesis] ; [EGD to r/o obstruction] ; [CT/MR enterography]
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[scintigraphic gastric emptying study]⼀confirms gastroparesis
Diabetic gastroparesis often p/w ⬜
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treatment? (2)
[delayed gastric emptying (succussion splash)]
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[Fmeals] –(if persist)–> [metoclopramide]
[Fmeals : Finite(small), Freq, Fatless(low fat), FiberRICH(HIGH soluble fiber)]
cp of travelers’ diarrhea?
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most common cause?
3d self limited [WATERY DIARRHEA + crampy abdP] 3 days post exposure
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ETEC
EnteroToxigenic E Coli (commonly from developing countries’ street vendors)
Which 2 labs must be carefully monitored before and after starting TPN?
why?
Phosphate and K+ (from PTMK)
; [TPN contains dextrose ➜ insulin secretion ➜ insulin drives serum phosphate and serum K+ intracellular ➜ hypOphosphatemia] -this is a component of refeeding syndrome
Refeeding Syndrome etx
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How are alcoholics especially affected by this?
[Refeeding after severe starvation (think homeless/alcoholics)] ➜ surge of insulin ➜ [PTMK shift into intracell] ➜
VERY LOW PTMK
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- [Phosphorous ⬇︎] = [rhabdomyolysis/ ⇪ CPK in EtOH] and/or HF
- Thiamine ⬇︎ = HF
- Mg⬇︎ = arrhythmias
- K+ ⬇︎ = arrhythmia
Refeeding syndrome can lead to the depeletion of serum Phosphorous and 3 other electrolytes such as ⬜
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How is Phosphorous repletion administered?
PTMK
(Phosphorous/Thiamine/Mg/K)
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ORAL Phosphorous repletion
Aside from IVF, which medication should be given promptly in Acute Variceal Hemorrhage?
Octreotide IV
Which 2 medications can be given to prevent Acute Variceal hemorrhage?
Nadolol 🆚 Propranolol
(general BBlocker [⬇︎portal system pressure] + band ligation +endoscopic surveillance)
what is charcot’s triad?
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what is Reynolds pentad?
cholangitis dx =cholangitis siLx = cholangitis sxCharcot triad + cholangitis ixERCP/US/CT with Biliary Dilation + cholangitis LxCholestasis labs
acute Cholangitis is diagnostically confirmed and treated with ⬜ .
What is the initial diagnostic criteria for acute Cholangitis? (3)
ERCP (provides life saving biliary drainage);
Cholangitis sx
= Charcot’s triad
Fever
Jaunndice
[RUQ abd pain 2/2 evidenced biliary obstruction]
later f/b → [ERCP/US/CT with biliary Dilation] + [cholestasis labs]
cholangitis dx =cholangitis siLx = cholangitis sxCharcot triad + cholangitis ixERCP/US/CT with Biliary Dilation + cholangitis LxCholestasis labs
nonpainful hematochezia
in patients > 40 yo should you make you s/f what diagnosis?
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What causes this?
Diverticulosis
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Within 1 of the outpouches of the colon wall (AKA diverticula), at the point of weakness (where the vasa recta penetrates the circular muscle layer) , the penetrating artery becomes increasingly exposed as it herniates thru muscular layers ➜ erosion or trauma to overlying mucosa of that penetrating artery ➜ brisk bleeding (melena if in R colon)
What is the cause of rectal bleeding in internal and external hemorrhoids?
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How do hemorrhoids present? (4)
Dilation of submucosal venous plexus ➜
- small volume hematochezia covering the stool
- perianal itching
- mucus +/- mild fecal leakage
- [Internal: NO pain / External: Painful]
pt s/p infectious mono 3 weeks ago, p/w persistent LAD
How do you manage persistent LAD?
pts with persistent localized LAD should be observed x 4 wks ➜ biopsy if persistent nodes fail to resolve after 4 wks
In an immunocompromised pt, EBV DNA in the CSF raises suspicion for what condition?
Primary CNS lymphoma
MRI: Solitary Weakly ring-enhancing mass in periventricular region
Dx for EBV infectious mono - 2
- [positive HAMSonly accurate during week 1 of sx 😟]
- Anti-EBV test
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HAMS = [Heterophile Antibody MonoSpotonly accurate during week 1 of sx 😟]
No sports for ≥3weeks because of splenomegaly!
Tx for EBV infectious mono - 3
- [self limited x weeks (fatigue x months)]
- NSAIDs
- No sports ≥3wks
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HAMS = [Heterophile Antibody MonoSpot]
From a lab perspective, how do you differentiate CMV from EBV?
CMV will have a [negative HAMS]
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HAMS = [Heterophile Antibody MonoSpot]
[T or F] Airway obstruction is a severe complication of [EBV infectious mononucleosis]
TRUE!
(give CTS if airway obstruction, severe infection, aplastic anemia or thrombocytopenia develops)
Diagnosis?
Treatment? -4
Acute Paronychia (Nailfold infection 2/2 gram positive skin flora)
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NAIL tx
[Neosporin/TOP antiseptics]
[Abx TOP]
[I & D abscess]
[Lukewarm soaks]
Clinical triad of [Reiters Reactive Arthritis]
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When do sx onset? resolve?
‘Can’t see, Can’t pee, Can’t climb a tree’
- Can’t see (conjunctivitis / ANT uveitis)
- Can’t pee (urethritis / [circinate balanitis ⼀penile nonpainful coronal lesions])
- Can’t climb a tree (LE asymmetrical oligarthritis, [keratoderma blenorrhagica ⼀waxy yellow papules on palms/soles])
-onset within 4w of GU/GI infxn ➜ resolves after 4mo
Why should Chlamydia infection (symptomatic or asymptomatic) always be treated?
chronic Chlamydia may ➜ Reiters Reactive Arthritis
Patient presents with penis rash 2 weeks after having dysuria
diagnosis? | How do you confirm this? treat this?
[RReA ⼀[circinate Balanitis 2/2 chlamydia trachomatis]] ; [urine Chlamydia NAAT] ; [chlamydia abx + penile topical CTS]
RReA = Reiters Reactive Arthritis
Name the 3 classic symptoms of dyspepsia
indigestion GAS
Gastric (epigastric) pain/burning postprandial
Abd fullness postprandial
Satiety early on
dyspepsia
etx (4)
difficulty digesting food 2/2
[IDIOPATHIC functional] > [gastric ADC = HPylori ulcer = NSAID ulcer]
➜ GAS sx GOE1mo
dyspepsia presents with what 3 sx ?
How long should these sx last for official dyspepsia diagnosis?
GAS = Gastric sx postprandial/Abd fullness postprandial/Satiety early on
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GOE1 month
dyspepsia presents with what 3 sx ?
Upper GI endoscopy is indicated for dyspepsia [HIGH risk alarm features]
What are they? (7)
[GAS = Gastric sx postprandial/Abd fullness postprandial/Satiety early on] GOE1mo
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how does biliary colic present? (4)
- benign [RUQ or epigastric pain] with radiation to [back or R shoulder]
- a/w [NV, diaphoresis]
- <6h
- +/- triggered by fatty meals
biliary colic
etx?
_________________
how is it diagnosed?
If [gallstones (shadowed echogenicity)] or [sludge (bare echogenicity)] get stuck in cystic duct, episodal gb contraction ➜ episodal [RUQ/epigastric pain with R shoulder/back radiation < 6h] = biliary colic
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TAUS
TAUS = TransAbdominal US
How do you workup patient with suspected uncomplicated Gallstones? (8)
What is Cholescintigraphy ?
- uses technetium-labeled HIDA to evaluate cystic duct, CBD and ampulla in patients with suspected cholecystitis but negative TAUS*
AKA HIDA scan
alternative dx for cholecystitis
Chikungunya is a mosquito borne virus that causes ⬜ and ⬜
treatment? | prognosis?
[high fever > 39C] / [severe symmetrical polyarthralgia (BL hands/BL wrist/BL ankles)]
tx = [self limited to 1 wk = supportive]
pgn = [70% develop chronic arthralgia = MTX]
[T or F] patients with Syphilis MUST have lumbar puncture if HA is present
Why or Why not?
TRUE _________________
any syphilis patient with any neuro ∆ require neurosyphilis r/o via neg [LP CSF VDRL] or neg [LP CSF FTA-ABS].
Tx for Neurosyphillis
[aPG 4MU]
[q4h]
[x 14 days]
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(aPG = aqueous PCN G - IV) / (MU = million units)
PCN G(BPG vs aPG) is the first line tx for Syphilis
The alternative tx to Syphilis is ____
When is it indicated to desensitize and still give PCN G(BPG vs aPG) to a [PCN allergic patient]?-3
Doxycycline
- [Pregnancy (No DOXY for POXY)]
- refractory to initial (doxycycline)tx
- [3B5º neurosyphilis]3B5º requires {aPG 4MU q4h x 14d}
How do you know when a pt is fully cured from Syphilis?
4-fold ⬇︎in FTA Ab titer by 12 month mark AT THE LATEST
Name the specific signs of congenital syphilis - 3
“syphilis hurts the baby’s SKIN, NOSE & BONES!”
- SKIN: Maculopapular palms/soles_rash that desquamates vs bullous
- NOSE: Rhinorrhea
- BONES: mulberry molars, long bone metaphyseal lucency
Describe the type of rash you’ll see with secondary syphilis
Diffuse Maculopapular rash starting at trunk and spreading to extremities TO INCLUDE PALMS AND SOLES
Why is RPR not reliable when a person first develops syphilis?
There is a possible [false negative RPR] early in infection - follow with FTA
Any RPR Titer greater than ___ is high syphilis titer (positive result)
1: 16
anything where they had to dilute it MORE than 16 times is HIGH RPR Syphilis titer
Tx for {CLUB} Syphilis :
[CV]⼀[Late latent ≥12 mo]⼀[Unknown duration]⼀[Ball•Gumma]
[BPG 2.4MU]
[q week]
[x 3 weeks]
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(BPG = BENZATHINE PCN G -IM) / (MU = million units)
Tx for {SEC} Syphilis :
[Secondary Systemic Sx]⼀[Early latent <12mo] ⼀[Chancre primary]
[BPG 2.4MU]
x 1
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(BPG = BENZATHINE PCN G -IM) / (MU = million units)
What other stages of Syphilis share the SAME TREATMENT as
[Early latent <12 mo] -2
[Chancre primary]
[Secondary Systemic sx]
Tx for Congenital syphillis
[aPG 50,000 u/kg/dose]
[q10h]
[x 10 days]
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(aPG = aqueous PCN G -IV) / (**MU = million units)
Positive syphilis serology but no symptom stage = ⬜
What sx make up ____ stage
Primary syphilis? -2
Secondary systemic?-3
Tertiary?-4
Latent ;
1Aº = [Chancre primary]
1B: [CNS invasion (asx vs meningovascular vs 👁️vs🦻)] –> 3B2
2Aº = diffuse rash / condylomata LATA
2B= early latent = asx
2C = late latent = asx
3A = lifetime latent
3B1= CV
#3B2= NEURO
#3B3= BALL GUMMA
3º = Neurosyphilis / CV aortitis
What is the Jarisch Herxheimer reaction?
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How can it be prevented?
2 day long acute fever after initial syphilis treatment
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THERE IS NO EFFECTIVE PREVENTION AT THIS TIME
How do you manage Dumping syndrome? (4)
- High protein diet
- low carb diet
- small meals
- frequent meals
goal is to DEC passage of food into small intestine
What are the 3 criteria for diagnosing Liver Failure?
ELI has Liver Failure!
- Encephalopathy
- Liver injury evidence (transaminitis)
- INR GOE1.5
HDS Pt with HBV Surface antigen, and [HBV CoreIgM] has diagnosis ⬜
Explain the dispo for this patient
[Acute Hepatitis B infection] ; Because acute HBV is not likely to deteriorate into LIVER FAILURE, and usually resolves spontaneously ➜
-[outpatient supportive care and follow up] > [Hospitalization only for HIGH RISK*]
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HIGH RISK = HDUS, high fever, many comorbidities
Describe Serology for Hepatitis B -7
S - SEC - SCEb - Core - CEbSAb - CSAB - SAb
- • unvaccinated pts acutely exposed to Hep should STILL get vaccinated in addition to the immunoglobulin*
- • CSAB = RESOLVED HEP B INFECTION*
Most common side effects of [INH (isoniazid)] -2
Injuries to Nerves and Hepatocytes
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Neuropathy (Pyridoxine B6 = tx/px)
Hepatitis - THIS IS SELF LIMITED AND RESOLVE WITHOUT INTERVENTION
The Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for which groups - 3
- Travelers going to countries where HepA is present
- Gay Men
- Chronic Liver Disease
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Hepatitis A can cause SIGNIFICANT but benign TRANSAMINITIS so do not be alarmed by this
self limited to 1 month
What 2 laboratory values are the best diagnostic test for [acute Hepatitis B infection]?
S - SEC - SCEb - Core - CEbSAb - CSAB - SAb
[SAg and CoreIgM]
HDS pt presents with [HBV SAg] and [HBV CoreIgM]; consist with diagnosis ⬜
Explain the management (3)
[acute HBV];
after [acute HBV] initial dx:
a. [Transaminase normalize ≤2mo]
b. [HBV(SAg and DNA) clear ≤6mo –(AND IF NOT) = [Chronic HBV-5% chance ( ➜ Liver Failure)]
c. so…[Monitor & Obtain HBV serology at 6 mo mark to assess progression]
After acquiring [acute HBV], what is the risk of developing Chronic Hepatitis B?
5%
(based on age)
Normally, positive TST = induration ⬜ mm and at minimum indicates ⬜
▶Explain how the BCG vaccine affects the TST? (2)
▶▶How do you mitigate this?
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TST= Tuberculin Skin Test
> ≥15 mm ; ⊕[Latent TB infection]
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▶ [BCG Vaccine] sensitizes Host to Tuberculin ➜ up to 20 mm artificially robust induration when given TST later (even if pt never had TB) ➜ INC False Positive TST
▶..BCG Vaccine effect wears off after 15 years ➜ Host becomes less sensitized to tuberculin after 15y =
▶▶LTBI screening: [TST (BCG vaccine in past 15y?)IGA ]
Sepsis is generally defined as ⬜-5
What is the clinical criteria for
Sepsis? -2
SEVERE INFECTION(GramPOS > gramneg) that (2/2 dysregulated immune response) → life-threatening:
▶SIRS,
▶[proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory widespread tissue injury],
▶distributive shock
▶end-organ system dysfxn
infection
+
[≥2 organ system dysfxn](defined as acute [SOFA ∆ ≥2] ]
For patients with Sepsis, [SIM⼀Sepsis Initial Management ( ⬜4 )] must be executed within ⬜ in order to ⬇︎ Mortality
SIMLBAF (Lactate/BCx/Abx/Fluids)
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[first1-3H]
What is the clinical definition of
Septic Shock? -2
{[Sepsis(infection + ≥2 organ system dysfxn)] + [refractory hypOtension(vasopressor, lactatemia]}
Stress Ulcers have multiple causes
What are the indications for (i.e. the major causes of) Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis? (10)
stress ulcer from {[GIVE_BS] ≥1| [sico] ≥2}
≥1
[GI bleeding or GI ulcer in last 12 mo]SHOCK
[INR>1.5(or [platelet<50K] or [PTT>2x normal control] ⼀coagulopathy)]
[Ventilator >48h]
hEad trauma
Burn severe
Spinal cord injury
- ≥2*
sepsis
[iCU > 1wk]
cTS
[occult GI bleeding > 6d]
Stress Ulcers have multiple causes
What 2 medications are used for Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis?
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{ [GIVE_BS] ≥1| [sico] ≥2}
PPI > [H2 R Blocker]
MOD of [AMBIC- Acute Mesenteric Bowel ischemic colitis]
[IMA low blood flow state + underlying nonocclusive atherosclerosis] ➜ inadequate [Left Descending Colon] and [Sigmoid Colon] arterial perfusion –> Ischemia = [periumbilical POOP with hematochezia]
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CTA revealing thickened bowel wall 2/2 [bowel wall free air & edema](also seen in diverticulitis)
[AMBIC - Acute Mesenteric Bowel ischemic colitis]
Sx (5)
- periumbilical POOP
- hematochezia
- Rebound
- Guarding
- [NV ➜ hypOkalemia]
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- POOP = Pain Out Of Proportion*
- CTA revealing air & edema in bowel wall–>thickening = AMBIC*
[(AMBIC) Acute Mesenteric Bowel ischemic colitis]
Labs (4)
- AMBIC* ⇪ WAHL products!
1. WBC ⇪
2. Amylase ⇪
3. Hgb ⇪
4. [LACTATE ⇪ ➜ metabolic acidosis]
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CTA revealing air & edema in bowel wall –> thickening = AMBIC
[(AMBIC) Acute Mesenteric Bowel ischemic colitis]
Mngmt (6)
- O2
- IVF
- [Abx: CefTriaxone vs. (Levoflox + flagyl)]
- Pain control
- Heparin (if clot present)
- Laparatomy
[CTA: bowel wall thickening from air & edema]
[(AMBIC) Acute Mesenteric Bowel ischemic colitis]
Dx (2)
[CT Angiogram (bowel wall thickening from air/edema)]
vs. [Mesenteric Angiogram]
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Diverticulitis Dx
CT revealing [bowel wall FREE AIR & edema]
[Primary Biliary Cirrhosis]
clinical features (4)
- {[intrahepatic bile duct] autoimmune obliteration with fibrosis ➜ [ALP ⇪ ⇪ ⇪]}etx
- {asx ➜ [Fatigue + Pruritus + (Xanthelasma HLD(from ⇪ cholesterol) + ⇪TOTALconjugated Bilirubin ]}sx
- [AMA]dx
- ={[UrsoDeoxyCholic Acid ➜ Liver Transplant(CURE)]}tx
AMA = Antimitochondrial Antibody
What are [Riboflavin B2] deficiency sx? (2)
- Angular cheilitis
- Stomatitis
A patient has [(⊕TST|IGA) but no TBsx and no CXR findings] = ⬜ diagnosis
Based on this diagnosis, what can you tell them about their diagnosis? (3)
[Latent TB Infection] is…
- NOT CONTAGIOUS ⼀pt can attend work/school without restrictions
- risk of conversion to [Active TB Infection] is low ➜
- ONLY immunocompro or congregant occupants need to consider [Latent TB infection] treatment
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congregant occupant = occupies congregated areas (HealthcarePersonnel, inmates)
Most organizations recommend 2 step pre-employment testing for Tuberculosis. What does this mean?
Why is this done?
people with an initial negative TST have to repeat their TST in 1-3 wks
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…this is because people exposed to TB in the past might have desensitized reaction (DEC production of TNFα, IFNγ, IL8) on their TST ➜ false negative TST
After finishing their treatment regimen, when are patients with [active TB infection] considered no longer infectious?
after [3 consecutive negative [AFB sputum smears]]
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[AFB=Acid Fast Bacilli] | 24h intervals and GOE 1 morning sample
⬜ lab test is used to detect primary biliary cirrhosis
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Recite clinical manifestations (6)
[AMA (AntiMitochondrial Ab)] ;
T-cells & AMA destroy _intra_hepatic bile duct ➜
- [cholestatic elevated ALP]
- jaundice
- pruritus
- RUQ abd pain
- Wt Loss
- [Xanthelasma (from INC blood cholesterol deposition)]
What are the guidelines for Colon Cancer Screening? -3
What are the [ColoRectal Cancer screening options] available for otherwise normal patients(⊝UC, ⊝[FDR CRC or HR Polyp])? (7)
a. [cscope]q10y
b. [gFOBT]q1y
c. [FIT]q1y
d. [FIT-DNA]q1-3y
* * *
e. [CT colonography]q5y
f. [Flexible Sigmoidoscopy]q5y
* * *
g. [(Flexible Sigmoidoscopyq10y) + (FITq1y)]
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
how is Dx confirmed? (2)
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SIBO can be a complication of ⬜ or ⬜
▶[Carbohydrate breath test (measures PO hydrogen and methane - present if SIBO gut bacteria ferment the carbohydrate <90m after given to patient)] vs
▶ [Jejunal aspirate & cx (measures bacterial load)]
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[Roux-en-Y gastric bypass] ; [Systemic Sclerosis Scleroderma]⼀smooth m fibrosis and atrophy ➜ alters intestinal motility➜ allows [gram negSIBO]
what abx are used to treat SIBO? -4
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
- amox/clav
- rifaXimin
- fluoroquinolones
- metronidazole
* SIBO = gram negative*
Lyme Disease has 3 Clinical Symptom Stages: eL ➜ ED ➜ L
[eLLyme Disease] occurs ⬜ after bite from ⬜
What sx does this stage consist of? (5)
- eL: early Localized*
(days to 4 weeks) ; [Ixodes scapularis deer tick during blood feeding]
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eL Lyme dx = clinical dx + empiric doxy if ⊕ (since early Borrelia burgdorferi serology has high false negative rate)
Lyme Disease has 3 Clinical Symptom Stages: eL ➜ ED ➜ L
[EDLyme Disease] occurs ⬜ after bite from a ⬜
What sx does this stage consist of? (5)
- ED: Early Disseminated*
(weeks to mo) ; [Ixodes scapularis deer tick during blood feeding]
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eL Lyme dx = clinical dx + empiric doxy if ⊕
Lyme Disease has 3 Clinical Symptom Stages: eL ➜ ED ➜ L
[LLyme Disease] occurs ⬜ after bite from ⬜
What sx does this stage consist of? (3)
- L: LATE*
(mo to years) ; [Ixodes scapularis deer tick during blood feeding]
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eL Lyme dx = clinical dx + empiric doxy if ⊕
Lyme Disease has 3 Clinical Symptom Stages: eL ➜ ED ➜ L
Which Clinical Symptom Stage of Lyme Disease is diagnosed clinically, and why?
How are the other 2 Clinical Symptom Stages of Lyme Disease diagnosed?
early Localized – eLLyme dx =
clinical dx + empiric doxy if ⊕ (since early Borrelia burgdorferi serology has high false negative rate 2/2 not yet developed humoral response)
EDLyme and LLyme = [Borrelia Burgdorferi ELISA ➜ Western Blot] (then give Doxy vs CefTriaxone(if severe) )
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Enzyme Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay
Lyme Disease has 3 Clinical Symptom Stages: eL ➜ ED ➜ L
Tx for eLLyme disease
Tx eLLyme:
[⊕clinical dx?(erythema migrans, fv, HA, hx)] → give [empiric doxy]
[meconium iLeus] indicates ⬜
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Describe MOD
Cystic Fibrosis
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lack of [aqueous HCO3 secretion] ➜ [inspissated (thickened) stool] that’s difficult to propel ➜ impaction in iLeum = [NARROW UNDERUSED MICROCOLON]
A Contrast enema demonstrating microcolon is indicative of what condition?
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etx?
Meconium iLeus 2/2 Cystic Fibrosis
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[inspissated (thickened) meconium] accumulation obstructs terminal iLeum –> underused colon –> contracted microcolon
Name the 6 major organ systems affected by Cystic Fibrosis and how they’re affected
LUNGS = Nasal Polyps, Digital Clubbing, Bronchiectasis, BronchiOlitis
Most patients with Splenic Vein Thrombosis have hx of ⬜ . Why is this?
Pancreatits❌ (acute/chronic/CA); pancreatic inflammation damages splenic vein as the splenic vein runs along pancreas posterior surface ➜ splenic vein thrombosis
What is the hallmark of Splenic Vein Thrombosis?
isolated [fundal gastric varices]
tx = splenectomy
“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
Ascites labs =[Gram stain & culture], Color, Neutrophils, Total Protein and SAaG
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How do you interpret Ascites fluid Neutrophils-3?
[<250 = NO peritonitis]
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[≥250 = PERITONITISSBP vs PERITONITIS2º ]
Neutrophils = PMN on CBC w/diff**
“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
Normal Range for ALT and AST is ⬜
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What etx’s would cause Aminotransferases to be > 1000! -5
8-20
What’s an effective way to determine if Ascites is 2/2 Portal HTN ? -2
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“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
SAaG = Serum to Ascites albumin Gradient
(Serum albumin - Ascites albumin)
[SAaG <1.1] = [Ascites(no Portal HTN)] = (nephrOtic syndrome , Ovarian CA, TB, pancreatic)]
[SAaG ≥1.1] = [ASCITES(⊕PORTAL HTN)] =(CIRRHOSIS/ BUDD-CHIARI/ R HF/ SBP)!]
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“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
Pt presents with Ascites
What all do you order to analyze Ascites Fluid? -5
“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
- [Gram Stain & culture]
- Color
- [Neutrophils PMN on CBC w/diff]
- Total protein
- SAaG = Serum to Ascites albumin Gradient ([Serum albumin] - [Ascites albumin])
“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
Ascites labs =[Gram stain & culture], Color, Neutrophils, Total Protein and SAaG
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How do you interpret Ascites fluid Color -4?
Bloody = Trauma / CA / TB
Milky = chylous/pancreatic
Turbid = infection
Straw = benign
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“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
Ascites labs =[Gram stain & culture], Color, Neutrophils, Total Protein and SAaG
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How do you interpret Ascites fluid Total Protein -8?
[<2.5 = Cirrhosis / nephrOtic syndrome / (SBP<1)]
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[≥ 2.5 = TB / Ovarian CA / R HF / budd-chiari / Fungal]
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“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
Ascites labs =[Gram stain & culture], Color, Neutrophils, Total Protein and SAaG
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How do you interpret Ascites fluid [Serum-Ascites albumin Gradient]-8?
SAaG = Serum to Ascites albumin Gradient
(Serum albumin - Ascites albumin)
[SAaG <1.1] = [Ascites(no Portal HTN)] = (nephrOtic syndrome , Ovarian CA, TB, pancreatic)]
[SAaG ≥1.1] = [ASCITES(⊕PORTAL HTN)] =(CIRRHOSIS/ BUDD-CHIARI/ R HF/ SBP)!]
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“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
⬜ polyps are the most common neoplastic colon polyp and are associated with ⬜
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After Colonoscopy, patients with which findings undergo repeat Colonoscopy in 10 years? (2)
ADENOMA ; [INC CRC ADC] = requires more frequent cscope surveillance
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⬜ polyps are the most common neoplastic colon polyp and are associated with ⬜
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After Colonoscopy, patients with which findings undergo repeat Colonoscopy in 7-10 years? (2)
ADENOMA ; [INC CRC ADC] = requires more frequent cscope surveillance
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⬜ polyps are the most common neoplastic colon polyp and are associated with ⬜
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After Colonoscopy, patients with which findings undergo repeat Colonoscopy in 3-5 years? (2)
ADENOMA ; [INC CRC ADC] = requires more frequent cscope surveillance
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⬜ polyps are the most common neoplastic colon polyp and are associated with ⬜
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After Colonoscopy, patients with which findings undergo repeat Colonoscopy in 3 years? (5)
ADENOMA ; [INC CRC ADC] = requires more frequent cscope surveillance
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⬜ polyps are the most common neoplastic colon polyp and are associated with ⬜
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After Colonoscopy, patients with which findings undergo repeat Colonoscopy in 1 year? (1)
ADENOMA ; [INC CRC ADC] = requires more frequent cscope surveillance
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includes FAP (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis)
⬜ polyps are the most common neoplastic colon polyp and are associated with ⬜
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After Colonoscopy, patients with which findings undergo repeat Colonoscopy in 6 months? (1)
ADENOMA ; [INC CRC ADC] = requires more frequent cscope surveillance
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⬜ polyps are the most common neoplastic colon polyp and are associated with ⬜
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After Colonoscopy, patients with which findings require COLECTOMY? (2)
ADENOMA ; [INC CRC ADC] = requires more frequent cscope surveillance
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HRPlymphovascular involvement
HRPCA extends to specimen margin
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High Risk Polyps with invasive malignancy:
Endoscopic findings for Ulcerative Colitis
Continuous Friable mucosa with ulcers
Pts with Ulcerative Colitis are at risk for _____ CA; What’s px for this?
Colorectal ;
8 years after diagnosis –> Screening Cscope with mucosal sampling q1-3years
Which IBD condition are Pseudopolyps associated with?
Ulcerative Colitis
[Ulcerative Colitis IBD] Sx (11)
U
L L
C C C C
E
R R
S
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[Crohns IBD] Sx (11)
Crohns Can FCK GRT DCS
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describe
hepatic adenoma
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tx? -2
ASX (incidentally found) [liver lesion ≤5 cm with peripheral enhancement] in young females on OCP
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d/c OCP ➜ (surgery if sx/[large lesion > 5cm])
Clinical features of Barrett Esophagus (4)
- [distal esophageal intestinal metaplasia**] that can →intestinal dysplasia → [Esophageal ADC (note: LOW RISK < 1% if dysplasia absent)]
- [(Chronic GERD>5y), (>50 yo), (White), (Obese)]risk factors
- **[Red Velvety Columnar Epithelium (with goblet cells)] replaces [pale shiny stratified squamous epithelium] in distal esophagus
- Tx: = [endoscopic surveillance + (PPI)lifelong]] + [endoscopic ablationIF ⊕DYSPLASIA ONLY ]
In [uncomplicated acute diverticulitis], pts s/p appropriate [initial tx with (__3__)], but whom still fail to improve after 3 days are c/f ⬜, and need what mgmt secondarily?
This is followed by what management thirdly? (2)
[Analgesics, Liquid diet, ( +/- abxPO)] ; [complicated acute diverticulitis]
REPEAT [I&O CONTRASTCT ABD/PELVIS] to evaluate for [complicated acute diverticulitis]
If repeat CT shows:
⊕Diverticular abscess (fluid collection on CT) =[percutaneous drainage and IVabx]–(weeks later)–> c/s elective partial colectomy
⊝Diverticular abscess (or any other diverticular complications) = [IVabx(until clinical improvement or alt etx)]
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abx = Cipro + Metronidazole
What are the potential complications that cause [complicatedacute diverticulitis]? (4)
[complicated acute diverticulitis]
What is the ___X___ of [Distal Esophageal Spasm]
a1. pathophysiology (3)
a2. How does this differ from Achalasia? (3)
* * *
b. how is diagnosis confirmed?
a1.
[Distal Esophageal Spasm(uncoordinated [premature simultaneous contractions) ]
[nml(⊕LES relaxation)] ⼀
[2/2 impaired inhibitory neurons]
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a2.
- Achalasia = degeneration of [Myenteric Auerbach Plexus ganglia]functional > [Chagas Trypanosoma cruzi] →[failed(⊝)LES relaxation)] = [Bird’s BeakNarrowed distal esophagus] on esophagogram
- Achalasia = [failed(⊝LES relaxation)] vs
- DES =[nml(⊕LES relaxation)]
- *
b. dx=esophageal manometry: (distal esophagus [premature simultaneous contractions] with [nml distal sphincter relaxation]
- *
_A_chalasia _A_int relaxing vs _D_ES _D_oes too much contracting
What is the ___X___ of [Distal Esophageal Spasm]
c. symptoms (2)
d. treatment (2)
c.
- “solids & liquid stuck sensation”(worst with hot/cold food) = [COMPLETE dysphagia]
- Intermittent cp
- *
d. CCB, [TCA if cp-predominant]
- *
Pt p/w Hematochezia
How do you initially work this up? (4)
Pt p/w Hematochezia
When would Angiography be considered for these patients?
- [Hematochezia⼀ persistent] → HDUS
- [⊝EGD]
→ Angiography
Achalasia
pathophysiology
At the LES, [lymphocyte and eosinophil] infiltration of its [MAP’s inhibitory neurons]→ loss of NO for LES relaxation → constant LES constriction =
[dysphagia to solids AND liquids] + [Birds Beak ⼀Dilated Proximal Esophagus]
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LES: Lower Esophageal Sphincter |MAP: Myenteric Auerbach Plexus | NO:Nitric Oxide
MOD for this finding
Dx?
[constant LES constriction (from LES MAP inhibitory neuron lymphocytic infiltration)] → stasis of [solids AND liquids] → obstruction sequelae(air fluid level, regurgitation, delayed emptying)—(eventually)→ proximal esophagus smooth m weakens, Dilates = [Bird Beak(barium swallow)]
Achalasia
what is the tx for [CirrhosisAscites] - 3
Ascites 2/2 Cirrhosis
- Furosemide
- Na+ restriction
- Spironolactone
Tx:[(Furosemide/Na+ restriction/Spironolactone) –(REFRACTORY)–> TIPS].
Hepatic hydrothorax presents as ⬜ in patients with ⬜. Treatment consist of ⬜2. Explain MOD
[R transudative pleural effusion]; [CirrhosisAscites]
Tx:[(Furosemide/Na+ restriction/Spironolactone) –(REFRACTORY)–> TIPS].
peritoneal ascites passes thru diaphragm (mostly R since it’s thinner with more porous defects) into R pleural Lung. Thoracentesis only temp since hydrothorax will reoccur so tx = [FNS→ TIPS]
Acute Cholangitis
a. etx
* * *
b. cp (5)
a. biliary tree obstruction → ascending infection
b. [RUQ pain + Jaundice + fever= charcot’s triad+AMS, hypOtension = Reynold Pentad]
cholangitis dx =cholangitis siLx = cholangitis sxCharcot triad + cholangitis ixERCP/US/CT with Biliary Dilation + cholangitis LxCholestasis labs
Acute Cholangitis
a. how is it diagnosed? (3)
* * *
b. treatment (2)
- ERCP/US/CT: Bile Duct Dilation
- ⇪cholestasis labs ( ⇪ Direct Bilirubin/ ⇪ ALP/ ⇪ LFTs-mildly)
- Charcot’s triadRUQx, Jaundice, Fever
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- Enteric Abx
- [ERCP within 24-48h(for to drain bile duct)]
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cholangitis dx =cholangitis siLx = cholangitis sxCharcot triad + cholangitis ixERCP/US/CT with Biliary Dilation + cholangitis LxCholestasis labs
Screening for Barrett’s Esophagus [via ⬜] is indicated if patient has ⬜ or more risk factors.
Name the 7 risk factors for Barrett’s Esophagus
[upper GI EGD]; ≥2
- [chronic GERD > 5y]
- Male
- White
- Hiatal hernia
- central obesity
- smoker
- [FDRwith BE or EAC]
Patients with ⬜ or more Barrett’s Esophagus risk factors should be screened for it with ⬜
How should you manage Barrett’s Esophagus if screening is ⊕? -3
2 ; [upper GI EGD]
⬜ is a risk factor for developing Eosinophilic Esophagitis (which is triggered by ⬜)
cp? -4
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Tx?3
ATOPY (asthma/food allergy/eczema) ; food antigens
- dysphagia
- reflux/regurgitation
- epigastric abd pain
- [eosinophilic esophageal linear furrows on endoscopy]
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elimination diet | PPI | [Topical CTS (fluticasone spray)]
Charcot Triad consist of [⬜3] and indicates ⬜
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Describe this disease
[Fever + Jaundice + RUQ pain] = Acute Cholangitis = [bile duct gallstone obstruction] ➜ impaired biliary drainage ➜ ascension and infection of enteric bacteria in biliary duct
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cholangitis dx =cholangitis siLx = cholangitis sxCharcot triad + cholangitis ixERCP/US/CT with Biliary Dilation + cholangitis LxCholestasis labs
Pt presents with Fever, Jaundice and RUQ pain
Management? -2
[ERCP biliary decompression/drainage - within 48h]
+
enteric abx
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dz = Acute Cholangitis
Large volume Hematochezia should make you suspicious for (⬜ upper|lower) GI bleed , which should be evaluated with ⬜ after IVF
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Hematochezia = Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
brisk UPPER ; EGD
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hematochezia (BRBPR) is usually a/w lower GI bleed but BRISK upper GI bleeds also cause hematochezia
SBP
patient p/w ascites
How do you diagnose Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?
“Ascitic Guts Can Never Totally Suck”
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labs from Ascitic fluid_revealing:
⊕[GramStain & Culture](often gram negative)
⊕[Color: Turbid]
⊕[Neutrophils PMN on CBC w/diff] ≥250
⊕[Total protein < 1]
⊕[SAaG ≥1]
⬜ is a common cause of AKI in patients with Cirrhosis, but is a diagnosis of exclusion
what’s the tx for this? -3
[HepatoRenal Syndrome (➜preRenal AKI)] = dx of exclusion]
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1st: [IVF bolus challenge] ➜
(if BP response = preRenal AKI from intravascular volume depletion)
(if no BP response [and pt has Cirrhosis]) = HepatoRenal ➜ 2nd: ([Midodrine + Octreotide] + Albumin )
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Octreotide= somatostatin analog / Midodrine= Αlpha 1 agonist
Why are patients undergoing [major surgery with extensive transfusions] at ⇪ risk of developing [Hyperactive Deep Tendon Reflexes]?
major surgery require massive blood transfusions, which has large amts of citrate (to anticoagulate blood) ➜ this [citrate chelates free serum calcium] ➜ hypOcalcemia ➜ [HYPERACTIVE Deep Tendon Reflexes]
Name the 12 Absolute Contraindications to Organ Donation
During Vital Organ Donation, the donator not being “Officially Clinically Dead” is an absolute contraindication to continuing Organ Donation
What does it mean to be “Officially Clinically Dead”? -4
OFFICIAL CLINICAL DEATH =[BS_HL dead.]
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{ [Brain] [brainStem] [Heart] [Lungs] } = NO activity = dead.
[Boerhaave Esophageal Perforation] MOD
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Delay of surgical intervention leads to what complication
repeat vomiting ➜ [distal 1/3 full thickness esophageal tear] ➜ release of gastric content into sterile mediastinum
= Fatal Mediastinitis presenting as [ACUTE RETROSTERNAL CHEST PAIN (+/- L pleural effusion c/b PTX or Pneumomediastinum)]
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Fatal Mediastinitis within 24H
Name the differentiating sx between [Mallory Weiss tear] and [Boerhaave Esophageal Perforation]
both have NV➜ hematemesis
MW: [partial_m_ucosal thickness esophageal tear]
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BEP: [FULL thickness esophageal tear] | [Perforation sx (fever/retrosternal cp/ L pleural effusion)]
[Boerhaave Esophageal Perforation] dx (2)
[esophaGography] vs. [water soluble contrast CT]
clinical definition of Rectal Prolapse
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When is surgery indicated? -3
[when rectal tissuemucosal|FULL thickness[14] slides thru anus[15]]
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🔨[Rectal Prolapse COMPLETELY] or
🔨[Rectal Prolapse w incontienence] or
🔨[Rectal Prolapse w constipation]
🔨=surgery
Typically, [CRC Colonoscopy screening] starts at age ⬜ –and if normal–> repeats every ⬜ years
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How does this differ for patients who have either [high risk adenomatous polyps] or [First Degree Relatives with CRC] ?
45 ; 10
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HR: 40 ; 5
IF HIGH RISK: [Cscope at 40 yo (or 10y prior to age FDR received dx) (which ever is first)]
then [Repeat every 5 years (or 10 if FDR diagnosed > 60 yo)]
Typically, [CRC ADC screening] starts at age ⬜ –and if normal–> repeats every ⬜ years (for colonoscopy)
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How does this differ for patients who have Ulcerative Colitis -2
45 ; 10
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[SIBO - Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth] MOD
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clinical features of SIBO (6)
(SIbbbO)
[surgeryRoux-en-Y vs dysmotilitySSS] ➜ blind loop of small intestine that (especially if partially obstructed by intraabd adhesion) allows gram neg bacterial overgrowth ➜ mucosal inflammation and damage to brush border enzymes ➜(SIbbbO) sx
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Stinky flatulence / [Intestinal lack of TTP OR Fever] / [bloating | b12 deficiency | ⊕breath LactuLOSE test] / [Oasis WATERY Diarrhea]
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[NO abd pain (CDiff has diffuse abd pain)]
[NO fever (CDiff has FEVER)]
Typically, [CRC Colonoscopy screening] starts at age ⬜ —and if normal–> repeats every ⬜ years
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How do you manage a patient who instead underwent flexible sigmoidoscopy and was positive for adenomatous polyps?
45 ; 10
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COLONOSCOPY STAT
(follow ⊕FlexSigmoidoscopy with STAT Colonoscopy to scan entire colon for proximal colon adenomas and advanced neoplasia)
In patients with SEVERE malnutrition, which route of administration is the preferred method of rehydration? why?
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ORAL –(if oral insufficient)–> NG –(if pt in shock)–> [IV 10 cc/kg over 30m]
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IV rehydration in chronic malnourishment may cause fluid overload ➜ HF
There are 4 Malabsorption syndromes
Describe clinical features of Lactose Intolerance (4)
There are 4 Malabsorption syndromes
Describe clinical features of Chronic Pancreatitis (2)
what are the sx of Viral gastroenteritis (3)
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it is transmitted via ⬜ with which 2 viruses?
[WATERY DIARRHEA +/- vomiting]
Abd pain
[+/- Fever]
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tx for Viral gastroenteritis (3)
self-limited
- oral rehydration (mild)
- IV REHYDRATION (SEVERE)
- [Regular Limited Lipid(fat)/ Simple Sugardiet as tolerated]
The major side effects of [INH Isoniazid] for TB are peripheral neuropathy and ⬜.
How do you manage each side effect?
[HEPATITIS]
(measure LFTs now then q 3 mo ➜ dc INH if LFT [≥5x baseline] or [≥3x baseline with sx] )
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supplement INH with [PYRIDOXINE B6] (INH outcompetes ([pyridoxine B6] - a cofactor in synthesizing synaptic NTS) so giving more [pyridoxine B6]) ➜ prevents
[peripheral neuropathy]
Porcelain Gallbladder is often asymptomatic and found incidentally. What is it?
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Why is it clinically significant?
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What’s the management? -2
gallbladder wall calcification (punctate vs curvilinear) 2/2 chronic cholelithiasis
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INC risk for GALLBLADDER CANCER if punctate calcification
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[prophylactic Cholecystectomy (if +sx or +punctate calcification)
In neonates, how might Cystic Fibrosis present? -4
Meconium iLeus = inspissated GI secretions obstruct meconium excretion in distal iLeum ➜
[DILATED SMALL BOWEL LOOPS with NARROW UNDERUSED MICROCOLON]
[Bilious emesis]
[R ground glass mass AXR (from iLeum air mixing with iLeum meconium)]
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AXR = Abdominal XRay
ASK ABOUT FAM HX OF RECURRENT SINUS INFECTIONS
What supplements will pts s/p RYGB (Gastric bypass Surgery) require? - 6
“avoid DDUMPafter RYGB plus give [F, D, C and Bx3]”
Fe
D3cholecalciferol
Ca+
B1Thiamine
B9Niacin
B12Cobalamin
describe pathology for Crohn disease
Transmural GI inflammation
Crohns Can FCK GR🅃 DCS
[MASSIVE Rectal Bleeding in Adults] ddx -3
- Diverticulosis (L colon)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- [angiodysplasia AVM (R colon)]
[MASSIVE Rectal Bleeding in Adults] with active hemorrhaging dx -2
- radionuclide scintigraphy
- Angiography
