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1
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What are the complications of celiac disease (5)?

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  • Nutritional deficiency and anemia
  • Osteopenia/osteoporosis
  • Elevated liver enzymes
  • dermatitis herpetiformis
  • enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL)
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What nutritional deficiencies would you expect in celiac disease?

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Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Iron
Calcium

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What are the risk factors for celiac disease (7)?

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Northern European descent
Family history
T1DM
Autoimmune thyroid disease
Down & Turner’s syndrome
1st degree relative
IgA deficiency
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4
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Which foods contain gluten?

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Barley
Rye
Oats (contaminated)
Wheat

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What investigation should be done in follow up for patients with celiac disease?

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Follow up serology in 6-12 months post diagnosis, then annually.

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What are the biological used in therapy for Crohn’s disease (4)?

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Anti-TNF: Infliximab, adalimumab
Anti-Integrin: Vedolizumab
Anti-IL12/23: Ustekinumab

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Which treatment should be used upfront for fistulizing Crohn’s?

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Anti-TNF

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Which treatment should be used upfront in perinatal Crohn’s disease (after antimicrobial therapy if infection is present)?

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Anti-TNF

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What is the definition of proctitis?

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Inflammation within 18 cm of the anal verge.

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Which biologic agents can be used in ulcerative colitis therapy?

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Anti-TNF: infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab
Anti-Integrin: Vedolizumab
Anti-IL-12/23: Ustekinumab
JAK-Inhibitor: Tofacitnib

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What are the criteria for toxic mega colon?

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Radiographic mega colon (>6 cm)
PLUS at least 3 of:
- fever (>38C)
- HR > 120 bpm
- neutrophils > 10.5
- anemia
PLUS at least 1 of:
- dehydration
- altered sensorium
- electrolyte disturbances
- hypotenstion
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What are the indications for colectomy in fulminant ulcerative colitis?

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  • Toxic Megacolon
  • Colonic Perforation
  • Severe Refractory Hemorrhage
  • Refractoriness to medial therapy after 3-5 days
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13
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When does bile-salt diarrhea occur?

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Occurs with ileitis in Crohn’s or after ideal resection. Always treat active IBD before treating for bile salt diarrhea with cholestyramine, a bile acid sequestrant.

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What is Type I IBD arthropathy?

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Pauciarticular arthritis, usually self limiting attacks in large joints (ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, shoulders) that parallels disease activity.

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What is Type 2 IBD arthropathy?

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Polyarticular arthropathy of small joints and axial disease, typically independent of activity.

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16
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How long do high-risk lesions resulting in UGIB require PPI therapy for?

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72 hours post-endoscopy

17
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When is indefinite PPI therapy recommended post-UGIB?

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For patients requiring ongoing anti-platelet therapy for secondary prophylaxis or if unclear cause of PUD.

18
Q

Which patients should you test for H. Pylori?

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PUD
MALT Lymphoma
Gastric Cancer
Long term NSAID/ASA use
Otherwise unexplained iron deficiency
ITP

DO NOT test GERD patients

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What are the options for H. Pylori diagnosis?

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Stool Antigen
Histology (Best)
Biopsy Culture
Urea Breath Test (2nd Best)
IgG Serology (sensitive but not specific for acute infection)
20
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What are the recommended treatment options for H. Pylori?

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First Line - 14 days of:
- PPI/Bismuth/Metronidazole/Tetracycline
- PPI/Amoxicillin/Metronidazole/Clarithromycin
Treatment Failure of above options:
PPI/amoxicillin/levofloxacin
21
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When should you do a test of eradication in patients treated for H. Pylori?

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Confirm eradication in all patients:
- Wait at least 4 weeks after completing antibiotic therapy and at least 1-2 weeks after PPI therapy before testing for H. Pylori to ensure the test is accurate.

22
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What are the classic features of a somatostatinoma?

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Classic triad of:

  1. Diabetes/Glucose Intolerance
  2. Cholelithiasis
  3. Diarrhea/Steatorrhea
23
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How do you calculate a stool osmotic gap?

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290 (expected stool osmolality) - 2 x (stool Na + stool K)

A normal gap = 50 to 100

24
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What are the causes of a low stool osmotic gap?

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Secretory diarrhea:
Infection - Cholera, ETEC
VIP, Gastrinoma
Non-osmotic Laxative Abuse

25
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What are the causes of a high stool osmotic gap?

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Suggestive of osmotic diarrhea:
Celiac, lactulose intolerance, lactase deficiency
Chronic pancreatitis
Whipple’s 
Osmotic Laxative Abuse
26
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What is the treatment for microscopic colitis?

A

Imodium
Stop NSAIDs and offending medications
Budesonide PO

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