BLOOD IN STOOL Flashcards
1
Q
67 yo M presents with blood in his stool,
weight loss, and constipation. He has a
family history of colon cancer.
A
Colorectal cancer Anal fi ssure Hemorrhoids Diverticulosis Ischemic bowel disease Angiodysplasia Upper GI bleeding Inflammatory bowel disease
Rectal exam CBC, PT/PTT AST/ALT/bilirubin/alkaline phosphatase CEA Colonoscopy CT—abdomen/pelvis Barium enema
2
Q
33 yo F presents with rectal bleeding and
diarrhea for the past week. She has had
lower abdominal pain and tenesmus for
several months.
A
Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease Proctitis Anal fi ssure Hemorrhoids Diverticulosis Dysentery
Rectal exam CBC, PT/PTT AXR Colonoscopy CT—abdomen/pelvis Barium enema
3
Q
58 yo M presents with bright red blood
per rectum and chronic constipation. He
consumes a low-fi ber diet.
A
Diverticulosis Anal fi ssure Hemorrhoids Angiodysplasia Colorectal cancer
Rectal exam CBC, PT/PTT Electrolytes Colonoscopy CT—abdomen/pelvis
