Abdominal Day 3

Question 1

what does a FOBT positive test look like?

Answer 1

turns blue

Question 2

what are things that cause false positives for FOBT?

Answer 2

beets, red meats (excess), or iron replacement therapy

Question 3

what is the age at which annual FOBT start?

Answer 3

50 (minimum) some start earlier or with Fhx

Question 4

what test would you perform with a pt who has an unexplained anemia

Answer 4

FOBT

Question 5

what test would you perform with a pt who has symptoms that are suspicious of colitis?

Answer 5

FOBT

Question 6

when might you not do a FOBT?

Answer 6

if the pt is going to have a colonoscopy soon anyway

Question 7

what is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia?

Answer 7

blood loss

Question 8

what abdominal problems do statins cause?

Answer 8

hepatotoxicity

renal failure

Question 9

what abdominal problems do bisphosphates cause?

Answer 9

GERD
reflux
esophageal erosion

Question 10

what abdominal problems do antibiotics cause?

Answer 10

diarrhea

Question 11

what abdominal problems do laxatives cause?

Answer 11

abdominal cramping