GI Flashcards

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Odynophagia =

Dysphagia =

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painful swallowing

difficulty swallowing

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Causes of esophagitis

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  • infections related to immunocomp’d patient: Candida, Herpes, CMV
  • GERD
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How does endoscopy with biopsy for esophagitis patient differentiate the infectious causes?

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Herpes – Multiple shallow ulcers throughout the esophagus
CMV – Large solitary deep ulcers
Candida – Raised white plaques which can be removed

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How is esophagitis caused by Candida treated?

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Fluconazole x 3 weeks

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Diagnostic test of choice for most esophageal and gastric issues

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Barium swallow

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Why is there concern for doing an endoscopy with diverticula?

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possible perforation

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What is diverticula within the esophagus called?

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Zenker’s Diverticula

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Zenker’s Diverticula treatment

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Hydration after meals
Thorough chewing
Surgical repair of diverticula

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Decreased peristalsis of the esophagus along with increased muscle tone of the lower esophagus

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Achalasia

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Barium swallow of achalasia

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bird’s beak (clear tapering at LES)

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I came in to see my physician assistant because of…

  • Regurgitating undigested food hours after a meal
  • Bad breath
  • Neck pain
  • Odynophagia
  • Dysphagia
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Zenker’s Diverticula

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I came in to see my physician assistant because of…

  • Dysphagia with both fluids and solids and will continue to get progressively worse
  • Regurgitation of undigested foods
  • Non-cardiac chest pain
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Achalasia

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Achalasia treatment

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CCBs – Nifedipine

Try to dilate LES: Nitrates, Botox injections, Pneumatic dilation

Surgical myotomy

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Patient c/o forced retching vomiting and is now vomiting blood. Also has epigastric pain. Likely dx?

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Mallory-Weiss tears (longitudinal lacerations of esophagus)

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Mallory-Weiss tear treatment

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Usually self limiting
Transfusion if high loss of blood
Endoscopy with epinephrine injection or thermal coagulation

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Treatment of esophageal strictures

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Treat for GERD since most likely cause
PPIs - omeprazole
H2 Blockers - Zantac

Surgical correction

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DDX of hematemesis (vomiting blood)

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Mallory-Weiss tears, esophageal varices, PUD, cirrhosis…

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I came in to see my physician assistant because of…

  • Substernal chest pain
  • Pain typically postprandial
  • Dysphagia
  • Chronic dry cough and laryngitis
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GERD

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I came in to see my physician assistant because of…

Hematemesis (vomiting blood)
Black, tarry or bloody stool
Signs and symptoms of GI bleed (lightheaded etc)

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Esophageal varices

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Pathophysiology of esophageal varices

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dilated veins of esophagus secondary to alcoholism, cirrhosis, and/or portal HTN

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What is diagnostic and therapeutic for esophageal varices?

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Endoscopy

  • Variceal ligation or banding
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Balloon tamponade
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Behavior modifications to relieve GERD?

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Smaller portion sizes
Not laying down after meals
Weight reduction
Avoid acidic foods
Avoid things that relax the lower esophageal sphincter - fatty foods, mint, chocolate, alcohol, smoking
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Medical treatment for GERD

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OTC antacids - rolaids, TUMS, Pepto-Bismol, Milk of Magnesia
H2 blockers - rantidine (Zantac), famotidine (Pepcid)
PPIs - omeprazole

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Possible complications of GERD

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Increased risk for esophageal strictures
Barrett’s esophagus (pre-malignancy)
Peptic ulcers

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I came in because of… - Unexplained weight loss - Abdominal discomfort - Dysphagia - Anorexia - Enlarged left supraclavicular lymph node (virchow’s node) Must not miss dx?
Gastric adenocarcinoma
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Risk factors for gastric adenocarcinoma
Smoking H. Pylori Male (3:1)
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Gastrin secreting tumor of pancreas resulting in GERD symptoms, diarrhea, and unexplained weight loss?
Zollinger Ellison Syndrome (gastrinoma)
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Patient c/o achy stomach pain, nausea, hematemesis, and anorexia. Urea breath test positive for H. pylori. Likely dx?
Peptic ulcer disease
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Where can peptic ulcer disease occur? Most likely spot?
mucosal lining of stomach or duodenum ulcer 4-5x more likely to be found in duodenum
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Risk factors for Peptic Ulcer Disease
H. Pylori (90% of cases) NSAIDS Smoking
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How is H. Pylori detected?
urea breath test
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Gold standard for PUD diagnosis
endoscopy with biopsy
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Peptic Ulcer Disease treatment plan
1st line: triple therapy = PPI + 2 antibiotics x 2 weeks (omeprazole + clarithromycin + amoxicillin) Quadruple therapy = PPI + bismuth subsalicylate + 2 antibiotics x 2 weeks PPIs long term Surgical repair of ulcer if necessary
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An 4 wk old infant comes in with projectile vomit and abd distention. Epigastric olive-like mass found on palpation. DX?
Pyloric stenosis
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Barium swallow test results for Pyloric Stenosis
String sign | or railroad track sign
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Treatment of Pyloric Stenosis
Fluids for dehydration Pyloromyotomy (Ramstedt’s procedure)
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Average age of Pyloric Stenosis
6 weeks old
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corkscrew appearance on Barium swallow =
esophageal spasms
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What is the best test to diagnose peptic ulcer disease?
endoscopy
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A 65 year old male has had GERD for years. Over the past year he has noticed an increase in difficulty swallowing his food. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Esophageal strictures | achalasia and esophageal also possible, but strictures more likely with h/o GERD
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________ is a direct cause of esophageal varices.
Portal HTN
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________ is an infection of the gallbladder.
Cholecystitis
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Explain pathophysiology behind the most common cause of Cholecystitis.
90% of cases are associated with gallstones (cholelithiasis) Cholesterol builds up in gallbladder to form stones that can block cystic duct (choledocholithiasis)
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Risk factors for Cholecystitis
``` Native American Females slightly higher rate Obesity Diabetes Pregnancy Crohn’s disease ```
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What is Murphy sign? When is it positive?
Inhibited inspiration with pressure over RUQ secondary to pain Cholecystitis
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Woman comes in with pain in RUQ that worsens after fatty meals. She is jaundice and has elevated bilirubin. DDX?
Cholecystitis, Cholangitis
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Cholecystitis treatment
Asymptomatic gallstones require no treatment Initially antibiotics and NSAIDs are given to stabilize patient and bring down inflammation (2nd gen cephalosporin OR fluoroquinolone + Metronidazole) Cholecystectomy is the definitive treatment for cholecystitis
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Labs that indicate gallbladder infection
WBC Bilirubin Alk Phos and ATF * all will be elevated
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Charcot's triad includes symptoms for what disease? What are sx's?
pain, fever, jaundice = Cholangitis
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What is Reynold's pentad?
Charcot's triad + hypotension and altered mental status = EMERGENCY!!!
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DDX of RUQ pain
``` Cholecystitis Cholangitis Choledocholithiasis Hepatitis A, B ... ```
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Most common cause of Cholangitis?
choledocholithiasis
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Test of choice for Cholangitis
ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) because it can both diagnose and treat with stone extraction and sphincterotomy
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infection of common bile duct is
cholangitis
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Hepatits A treatment
Supportive care as illness is self limiting with full recovery in about 9 weeks Vaccine available
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How is Hepatitis A differentiated from other RUQ pains?
hepatomegaly | anti-HAV
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Hepatitis A, B, and C transmission
A: fecal-oral | B, C: blood, needles, sex, across placenta
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Incubation period of Hep B
6 wks - 6 months
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Acute and chronic Hep B treatment
Vaccination available; given to all infants Acute - usually self limiting with sx's improvement in 2-3 weeks and full recovery in 16 weeks; however some become chronic Chronic - Antiviral therapy
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What do HBsAG, Anti-HBs, and Anti-HBc indicate on serum testing for Hep B?
HBsAG (surface antigen) = disease; either acute or chronic Anti-HBs (Antibody to surface antigen) = immunity; vaccine or recovery from previous infection Anti-HBc (Antibody to core antigen) = has infection or h/o infection
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30% of ____ patients are found to also have Hep C.
HIV
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How will untreated Hep B and C progress?
chronic hepatitis -> cirrhosis -> hepatoellular carcinoma or liver faliure
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Hep C treatment
Self limiting and recovery is complete in 3-6 months Meds if doesn't resolve in 3 months and becomes chronic: Interferon alpha, Pegylated interferon, Ribavirin
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Labs to help dx Hep C
screen for anti-HCV antibody
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Which hepatitis most likely to become chronic?
Hep C
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Patient must have _____ in order to contract Hep D.
Hep B
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Risk factors for cirrhosis
``` Chronic hepatitis Chronic alcohol abuse Drug toxicity Age > 55 Diabetes Obesity ```
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Symptoms associated with decreased liver function?
``` jaundice hepatomegaly ascites peripheral edema asterixis caput medusa spider angioma ```
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Labs results associated with decreased liver function?
Elevated bilirubin (mostly conjugated) Increased prothrombin time Decreased serum albumin
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Diagnostic imaging for cirrhosis
U/S to determine liver size and hepatic blood flow | CT/MRI with contrast to find hepatic nodules
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How to manage/treat cirrhosis?
STOP DRINKING ALCOHOL!!! Treat symptoms: - restrict fluids and Na+ for edema and ascites - daily folate, iron for anemia - fresh frozen plasma for increased bleeding time ultimately need liver transplant
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Most cases of cirrhosis will progress to _______.
hepatocellular carcinoma
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What lab value can differentiate liver cancer from cirrhosis?
hepatocellular carcinoma will have elevated WBC and cirrhosis will not
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How can hepatocellular carcinoma be prevented?
Hep B vaccines Monitor patients with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis with alpha fetoprotein and U/S
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Test of choice for dx of pancreatitis
CT
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What are Cullen and Turner signs? What pathology do they suggest?
Cullen sign – ecchymosis in periumbilical region Turner sign – ecchymosis in the flanks Both positive in pancreatitis
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What is included in liver function panel?
bilirubin, Alk phos, ALT/AST, ATF
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Patient with acute epigastric pain that is alleviated by sitting or leaning forward. Bruising is seen around umbilicus. Likely dx?
acute pancreatitis
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What is included in a BMP lab order?
BUN, creatinine, glucose, Na, K, Ca
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Median survival for cases of pancreatic cancer?
less than 1 year
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Risk factors for pancreatic cancer
``` Age > 60 FHX Diet - Low in fruits and veggies, high in red meat and sugar Smoking Obesity ```
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Pancreatitis treatment
``` IV fluids Monitoring of vitals Pain medication NPO Treat abnormal labs -blood transfusion, calcium, albumin ```
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What lab value is 3x normal level in pancreatitis?
serum amylase | lipase
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What is the Trousseau sign?
tender nodules within veins which are small venous thrombi Hallmark of hypercoagulable state associated with some cancers (pancreatic)
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Surgical treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
Whipple procedure major surgery involving a pancreaticoduodenectomy, a gastro-jejunostomy and a cholecystojejunostomy. A successful procedure results in 5 year survival rate of about 20%
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Abdominal pain beginning periumbilical and moving toward the RLQ
appendicitis
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Positive tests for appendicitis on PE
Rebound tenderness Tenderness over McBurney’s point – located on the right side of the abdomen one third of the way from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus Obturator sign – pain with flexion and internal rotation of the right hip Psoas sign – pain with either passive right hip extension or active right hip flexion
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What are specific managements of appendectomy pre-op?
Keep patient NPO | IV antibiotics
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Pathophysiology of Celiac disease
Autoimmune disease which is an inflammatory reaction to the protein gluten Damages villi of small intestine causing poor absorption of nutrients
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Treatment of Celiac Disease
gluten free diet (avoid wheat) and intestinal villi should heal within weeks
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What is clinical definition of constipation?
less than 2 bowel movements per week
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Constipation treatment
``` Fiber supplements Mineral oil Osmotic or stimulant laxatives Digital disimpaction Enema ```
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Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis is out-pouching of diverticula due to weakened intestinal walls Diverticulitis if diverticula become inflamed
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What tests are contraindicated in acute diverticulitis due to risk of perforation?
endoscopy and colonoscopy
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Typical location of diverticulitis pain
descending colon in LLQ
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Treatment of mild/moderate and severe diverticulitis
Mild/mod treated conservatively: Clear liquid diet Oral antibiotics (metronidazole, cipro, Augmentin) Severe: NPO IV fluids and abx Surgery - Removal of diseased colon with temporary colostomy
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DDX LLQ pain
diverticulitis diverticulosis Crohn's Disease Ulcerative Colitis
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Labs to look for malnutrition
B12, folate, iron, albumin
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Disease with cobblestone appearance and skip lesions on colonscopy?
Crohn's Disease
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Common effects of Crohn's Disease on GI tract
strictures, fistulas, abscesses | B12 deficiency anemia in small intestines
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Management of Crohn's Disease
``` Smoking cessation Encourage fluids Treat malnutrition Anti-diarrheals ABX prn Prednisone for inflammation Surgery if abscess, stricture, or fistula ```
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Patient with bloody diarrhea and abd pain localized to LLQ. Blood is found on DRE but stool cultures are negative. Likely dx?
Ulcerative colitis
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Difference in sx's and location of Crohn's and Ulcerative colitis
Crohn's: non-bloody diarrhea, can occur anywhere along GI tract (usually intestines) UC: bloody diarrhea, restricted to colon
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Ulcerative colitis treatment
NPO only in severe colitis Topical or oral aminosalicylate agents – 5 ASA (mesalamine) Topical or oral corticosteroids Surgical removal of the colon
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Massive dilation of the colon in acute colitis that makes patient extremely sick.
Toxic megacolon
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Child laying on exam table holding his knees to chest. Palpable sausage-shaped abdominal mass
Intussusception
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Pathophysiology of intussusception vs volvulus
intussusception: portion of bowel telescopes into another portion of bowel volvulus: twisting of bowel on itself * both cause bowel ischemia
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Typical age range of intussusception
3 mon to 6 yrs
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Dx and Tx of intussusception
air contrast enema
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Patient comes in with diffuse acute abd pain and distention. There are signs of shock and patient has started vomiting. XR shows air fluid levels. Likely dx and tx?
Volvulus MEDICAL EMERGENCY! Need surgery
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Risk factors for ischemia bowel disease
``` > 60 yo History of a-fib Vasculitis Hypercoagulable states Uses of vasoconstrictors - vasopressins, cocaine, etc. ```
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currant jelly stool =
intussusception; secondary to bowel ischemia (later finding)
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Likely dx of patient with severe abdominal pain that is out of proportion to your exam. Has sx's of bloody diarrhea, fever, and shock.
Ischemic bowel disease
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Treatment of ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia
Ischemic colitis - Supportive care including NPO and IV fluids Mesenteric Ischemia - Surgical removal of ischemic bowel - Patients have 50% survival rate if dx'd within 24 hrs
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#1 cause of small bowel obstruction
adhesions following abdominal surgery
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#1 cause of large bowel obstruction
carcinoma
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Early and late PE findings of bowel obstruction
Early obstruction - Peristaltic waves - High pitched bowel sounds Late obstruction - Peristaltic waves stop - Bowel sounds quiet down and stop
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Abdominal XR findings of bowel obstruction
Dilated loops of bowel Air fluid levels – step ladder appearance Free air
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Condition defined by... - Abd pain relieved with defecation - Change in freq, form, or appearance of stool - Sx's for +6 months - Normal PE
Irritable bowel syndrome
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Possible treatments of Irritable Bowel?
``` Modified diet - fiber, probiotics, avoiding aggravators Increase exercise Anti-spasmodics Laxatives SSRIs or TCAs ```
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Recommendations for colorectal cancer screening - tests and how often?
Colonoscopy: every 10 years starting at age 50 (more often if h/o polyps) Fecal occult blood test: annually starting at age 50
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95% of adenocarcinoma of the colon come from _____ found on colonoscopy.
polyps
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When is colon polypectomy indicated?
polyps > 2-3 cm
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Air fluid levels or step ladder appearance on abdominal XR =
perforated bowel
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Who is at higher risk for colorectal cancer?
H/O of colon polyps, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis Increasing age FHX African Americans
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Symptoms if neoplasm in rectum
tenesmus | hematochezia = bright red blood in stool
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List all 5 of Ranson's Criteria
``` Age > 55 years old WBC > 16,000 Glucose > 200 Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) > 350 Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) > 250 ``` used to assess severity of pancreatitis upon admission mneumonic: "GA LAW"
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What are the first 3 steps in managing pancreatitis?
NPO, IV fluids, pain medication ** Abx currently not recommended. A surgical consult is unnecessary for pancreatitis.
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A 45 yo male presents with a low grade fever and abdominal pain. He has had non bloody diarrhea x 2 weeks. You decide to have the patient undergo a colonoscopy. On the report it mentions a cobblestone appearance. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Crohn's Disease
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What are some tests to eval Celiac Disease? What is the definitive test?
Serum antibodies Gluten challenge Anti tTG assay Endoscopic biopsy (definitive)
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Patient has extreme rectal pain especially during bowel movements. Ulcers are visualized on posterior midline of rectum. DX?
anal fissure
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Anal fissure treatment
``` Increase fiber Stool softeners Sitz baths Topical nitroglycerin Botox injection into the anasl sphincter Sphincterotomy ```
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An abscess can form if anal gland gets blocked. A ______ is the tract that forms from abscessed gland to skin.
fistula
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Patient has severe rectal pain with opening of skin near anus. There is purulent discharge and area is tender, red, and swollen. Dx and tx?
anal fistula tx: surgical drainage and/or repair
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How is fecal impaction treated and prevented?
Laxatives, water or oil enema Manual disimpaction Prevention: reduce occurrence of constipation
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Ways to prevent constipation
``` increase fiber increase fluids daily exercise regular bowel habits avoid opiates ```
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What differentiates internal from external hemorrhoids?
- dentate line divides them - internal are painless and external are painful - both have bright red blood per stool
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What diagnostic imaging is used to assess hemorrhoids?
anoscopy
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How are hemorrhoids treated and when can they be manually reduced?
Grade I-III (may be manually reduced) - Sclerotherapy - Rubber band ligation - Electrocoagulation Grade IV or thrombosed (can't be reduced) - Surgical excision Symptomatic - Sitz bath, increased fluids and fiber
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movement of an organ through the wall which normally contains it is called a ________.
hernia
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Strangulated hernia
a hernia whose blood supply has been cut off; ischemic bowel
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Most common type of hernia
inguinal hernia
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indirect vs direct inguinal hernias
Indirect: hernia sac enters inguinal ring through a congential defect Direct: protrude through weakening in fascia of Hesselbach’s triangle
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Boundaries of Hesselbach's triangle
rectus abdominalis, inguinal ligament, and inferior epigastric artery
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2 types of groin hernia? Which is more complicated?
Inguinal - more common | Femoral - rare but more likely to strangulate
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Diagnostic imaging for hernias
U/S with doppler | CT (study of choice)
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How are hernias managed?
Unincarcerated - monitor - reduce if possible Incarcerated - NPO - Narcotics - Reduce if possible - Surgical repair Strangulated - Surgical emergency!
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Clinical definition of diarrhea
3 or more watery bowel movements per day OR increase in freq
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Non-infectious pathologies that cause diarrhea
Inflammatory bowel disease Irritable bowel disease Celiac disease Lactose intolerance
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Which part of nervous system allows for LES to relax and let food into stomach?
parasympathetic ** nerve branches damaged in achalasia
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What chemicals stimulates acid release in stomach?
Histamine Gastrin Acetylcholine (parasympathetic)
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H+ release into stomach is inhibited by what?
Somatostatin Prostaglandins Secretin
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Why do NSAIDs cause decreased mucosal protection in the stomach? Which NSAIDs are least damaging?
inhibit prostaglandins which increase mucus secretion COX-2 inhibitors have fewer GI side effects (Celebrex)
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Function of the following cells in the stomach: G cells, parietal cells, mucus cells
G cells -> gastrin parietal cells -> H+ and intrinsic factor mucus cells -> mucus
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When and where is secretin secreted? What is its function?
produced by small intestines when food arrives from stomach stimulates pancreas to secrete bicarbonate to neutralize duodenal contents inhibits gastrin secretion and thus stomach acid
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MOA of H2 blockers in peptic ulcer treatment
block histamines that help stimulate parietal cell secretion of H+
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When food exits stomach, the duodenum, pancreas, and gall bladder release what?
duodenum - CCK and secretin pancreas - bicarbonate and digestive enzymes gall bladder - bile
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Typical virus that causes diarrhea
Rotavirus
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Define Inflammatory Bowel Disesae (IBD)
chronic inflammation of all or part of GI tract | Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
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Significance of "coffee grounds" vomit
indicates bleeding after the gastro-esophageal junction blood has been digested gastric or duodenal ulcer
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What is hematochezia?
bright red blood in stool
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DDX of hematochezia
hemorrhoid colon cancer diverticula
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Where do all the absorbed nutrients from the gut go? via what?
nutrients in gut's venous system go to the liver via the hepatic portal vein
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_______ occurs due to an increase in conjugated or unconjugated bilirubin.
jaundice
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Elevation in specifically conjugated bilirubin indicates what?
liver is not secreting bile OR bile cannot be released due to biliary tree obstruction
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Signs of elevated bilirubin
jaundice (yellowing of skin and sclera) clay-colored stools tea-colored urine itchy skin (bile salt deposits)
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Elevated AST and ALT =
liver injury
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Labs that measure liver function? What function specifically?
bilirubin - conjugation albumin - protein synthesis PT - clotting factor synthesis
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Elevated _____ associated with acute liver disease, while a decrease in _____ is generally chronic liver disease.
PT | albumin
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Elevated Alkaline Phosphate =
biliary obstruction
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Serology result that indicates patient has new infection of Hep B? chronic infection?
IgM anti-HBcAg = new infection | IgG anti-HBcAg = old infection
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Which hepatitis does not become chronic?
A and E
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What does positive HBeAg indicate?
highly infectious Hep B
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Autosomal recessive disease that causes bronze skin, cirrhosis, diabetes, and restrictive cardiomyopathy
Hemochromatosis - high iron in blood
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Autosomal recessive disease that causes cirrhosis, Kayser-Fleischer rings in eyes, and increased urinary copper.
Wilson's Disease
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Alcoholic comes to the ER vomiting blood. Classic scenario of what condition?
esophageal or gastric varices
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pathophysiology of hepatic encephalopathy
liver failure -> decreased detoxification reactions -> toxic chemicals get to brain -> delirium
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Trace pathway of biliary tree from liver to gall bladder and duodenum
R and L hepatic ducts -> common hepatic duct -> common bile duct -> ampulla of Vater (converges with pancreatic duct) -> duodenum common hepatic duct -> cystic duct -> gall bladder
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_____ stimulates contraction of gall bladder and release of bile.
CCK from duodenum
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_______ is inflammation and obliteration of extrahepatic biliary system in neonates. Have jaundice which leads to severe cirrhosis.
Biliary atresia
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Two most common causes of pancreatitis
alcoholism and gallstone that obstructs pancreatic duct
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"Female, fat, forty, and fertile" describes at-risk patient for what pathology?
cholesterol gallstones
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PE findings of peritonitis
rebound abd pain guarding * PID, appendicitis, ruptured bowel???
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Some conditions that predispose a patient to development of GERD
hiatal hernia, pregnancy, scleroderma, incompetent esophageal sphincter, obesity