GI Flashcards
1
Q
2 bugs causing endocarditis that we must do colonscopy on and why?
A
strep bovis and gallolyticus
colon cancer
2
Q
best treatment for volvulus
A
sigmoidoscopy
3
Q
what is the most common cause of colovesicular fistula?
A
diverticulitis
4
Q
what 2 conditions to think of when dealing with toxic megacolon
A
UC or c diff
5
Q
what is the most common type of gastric ulcer and where is it located?
A
type 1
lesser curvature, antrum
6
Q
what type of polyp is at greatest risk for transforming to cancer?
A
villous
7
Q
what type of diet to prevent gallstone formation?
A
low carb
8
Q
how to treat thursh?
A
clotrimazole lozengers and HIV testing
