Gastrointestinal Flashcards
0
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Definition of chronic diarrhea?
A
> 4 weeks
1
Q
What is the pacemaker of GI smooth muscle?
A
Interstitial cells of Cajal
2
Q
Diarrhea secondary to raw eggs/dairy products is associated with what organism?
A
Salmonella
3
Q
What is the most common cause of infectious diarrhea?
A
Campylobacter
4
Q
Pseudomembranous enterocolitis is due to which organism?
A
Clostridium difficile
Mega colon
5
Q
Colon CA is associated with which organism?
A
Streptococcus bovis
6
Q
Ischemic colitis is most commonly seen along which part of the colon?
A
Splenic flexure
7
Q
Gallstone ileus is seen most commonly along which part of the gastrointestinal tract?
A
Ileocecal valve
Pneumobilia
