Exam 1 - GI, GU, STI Flashcards
3 signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis
- Pain starting in epigastrium with migration to LLQ
- Abdominal rigidity
- Acute onset
Where is McBurney point
Area between the umbilicus and anterosuperior iliac spine
After acute onset pain from appendicitis, symptoms
- Anorexia
- N/V
- constipation
- Rarely diarrhea
What is rovsing sign
Palpate LLQ and illicit RLQ pain
What is obturator sign
Flex knee and hip, internally rotate, illicit pain
What is psoas sign
Raising straight and right leg against resistance, elicits pain
What are the 2 most common causes of peptic ulcers
- H pylori
- NSAIDs
2 Most common presenting symptoms of PUD
- Dyspepsia
- Epigastric pain
3 types of medication treatments for PUD
- H2RA antagonist (-tidine)
- PPI (-prazole)
- Prostaglandin therapy (misoprastol)
H pylori treatment for patients with risk factors for macrolide resistance
Bismuth quadruple therapy - bismuth, metronidazole, tetracycline, PPI
H. Pylori treatment in patients without risk factors for macrolide resistance
Clarithromycin based triple therapy - clarithromycin, amoxicillin, PPI
What is the most common reason for GERD
Transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLERs)
7 types of medications that lower esophageal sphincter tone
- Anticholinergics
- Morphine
- Theophylline
- Calcium channel blockers
- Nitrates
- Benzodiazepines
- Aspirin
What is 1st line treatment for GERD
Antacids, alginic acid, or H2RAs taken PRN
What is the criteria for starting 2nd line therapy for GERD
More days than not without symptoms, ex 4 or more days per week
What is treatment for moderate to severe GERD or GERD without any complication
PPI therapy - once daily for 8 weeks
What would u do if a patient only partially responded to a PPI
A dosage increase or change in PPI
What is phase 1 of constipation management
Lifestyle - diet, exercise, increase fiber, increase fluids
What is phase 2 of constipation management
Bulk forming laxatives - ex. Metamucil
What is phase 3 of constipation management
Stool softeners - ex. Colace
What is phase 4 of constipation management
Osmotic laxatives - ex. Mom, poylethylene glycol, lactulose
What is phase 5 of constipation management
Stimulant laxatives - ex. Senna, bisacodyl
What is phase 6 of constipation management
Intestinal secreatagogues - ex, lupiprostone, linaclotide
What is phase 7 of constipation management
Enemas/suppositories
Which medication should not be given to pregnant women for constipation
Lubiprostone
Med Treatment for mild diverticulitis outpatient (there’s 2)
Cipro 500mg q12 or metro 500mg q8 or both for 7-14 days
What is Charcot triad and which duct is affected
RUQ pain, fever, jaundice - common bile duct