Gastroenterology

Question 1

Caron’s typically assoc. with

1.__, 2.__ & 3. ___ of the skin

Answer 1

1. fistula
2. abscess
3. Pyoderma gangrenosum

Question 2

Coeloiac is typically assoc. with

I. __, II. __ & III ___ of the skin

Answer 2

I. Steatorrhea

II. Failure to thrive (delayed puberty)

III. Dermatitis herpetiformis

Question 3

Positive __ in UC while positive __ Chron’s

Answer 3

1. pANCA

2. ASCA

Question 4

__ differentiates IBD from other cause of gastroenteritis

Answer 4

• Fecal calproctectin/ lactoferrin

Question 5

In Chron’s. Oral corticosteroids are 1st line for __ to __ dz.

Answer 5

• Moderate to severe

Question 6

As for UC..

1. Mild, __
2. Moderate, __
3. Severe __

Answer 6

1. 5ASAs (Mesalamine)
2. • Topical Corticosteroids (budesonide)
3. HIGH dose 5 ASAs + Sys. Corticosteroids

Question 7

Medical therapy for Esophageal varices is ___

Answer 7

• 3 - 5 days of Octreotide