Class 9 Flashcards
what are the four differential diagnoses for ascites?
hepatitis
cirrhosis
right sided congestive heart failure (Tricuspid or pulmonary valves)
nephrotic syndrome
How to tell if ascites is caused by cancer?
fluid reaccumulates after drainage
is bacterial ascites an emergency?
yes
pregnancy, obesity, hernia, _____________ nodule, and _______-caused cirrhosis can cause ________
sister mary joseph
lv fluke
protruding umbilicus
what is sister-mary-joseph nodule indicative of?
cancer
what are the three types of blood thinners
advil
thrombin/warfarin/cumadin
high grade anti-platelet
what are the four types of high grade anti platelets
eliquis
brillanta
Pradaxa
Xarelto
what 11 herb/foods thin blood
alcohol fish oil ginko turmeric alliums (garlic, onion) safflower cayenne natto lumbrokineas (earthworms) silk worm Co-Q10
is there a marker for gastric cancer?
no
Ig_ are delayed gut allergies while Ig_ are immediate gut allergies
G
E
how to diagnose a gastric ulcer
endoscopy
what can cause gastric ulcers/
food
stress
allergy
h pylori
what are the s/s of gastric ulcers
nausea
vomiting
point symptoms right below xyphoid process
What medicine is used for h pylori
h2 blocker
what can cause an ulcer in the duodenum
food
stress
alcohol
nicotine
how do you treat a duodenal ulcer
h2 blocker
what is cancer in the duodenum called
MALT lymphoma
Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue
what is the main job of the ileum
absorption
pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disease in which you can’t absorb _____
B12
does the ileum get crohn’s or UC?
crohn’s
cobblestoning is indicative of crohn’s or UC?
crohn’s
what are the treatments for crohn’s?
steroids
immunosuppressants
surgery
Celiac disease is often coupled with _____________
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
(UC or Crohn’s?) can happen anywhere along the GI
UC
