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1
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Source of bleed causing melena

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Upper GI

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2
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Source of bleed causing hematochezia

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Lower GI

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3
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Rupture of the esophagus from repeating vomiting/retching

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Boerhaave’s syndrome

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Boerhaave’s syndrome

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Rupture of the esophagus; life-threatening

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5
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Acute gastroparesis tx

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Erythromycin

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Chronic gastroparesis tx

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Metoclopramide

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7
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2 MC sites of volvulus

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  • Cecum

- Sigmoid colon

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8
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“Currant jelly” stools and a sausage-like abdominal mass are associated with?

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Intussesception

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9
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90% of Hirschsprung disease occurs in the…?

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Rectosigmoid area

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10
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Adenocarcinoma of the small intestine MC occurs where?

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  • Duodenum
  • Proximal jejunum
  • Actual MC site is the Ampulla of Vater
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11
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Carcinoid syndrome consists of…?

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  • Flushing
  • Diarrhea
  • Hypotension
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12
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95% of Diverticulosis occurs where?

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Sigmoid colon

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13
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Almost all CR cancers are what type?

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Adenocarcinomas

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14
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MC locations of CR cancers

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  • 50% rectosigmoid region

- 25% cecum/ascending colon

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15
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CR cancer has a peak incidence at what age?

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65 yo

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16
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Is Crohn’s disease patchy or continuous?

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Patchy

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17
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Is Crohn’s disease transmural or superficial?

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Transmural

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18
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MC locations of Crohn’s

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  • 40-50% in ileocecal region

- 30-40% in small bowel

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19
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Is UC patchy or continuous?

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Continuous

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20
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Hallmark of ulcerative colitis

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Bloody diarrhea with mucus

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21
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Caput medusa

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  • Superficial enlargement of umbilical veins

- Pathognomonic of portal hypertension

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22
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  • Superficial enlargement of umbilical veins

- Pathognomonic of portal hypertension

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Caput medusa

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23
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Significant labs in fatty liver disease

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  • AST&raquo_space; ALT

- Really high TG

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24
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Excessive iron loading in the tissues due to a primary genetic defect

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Hereditary hemochromatosis

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25
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Rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by excessive amounts of copper in the brain, liver, kidneys, and cornea

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Wilson’s disease

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26
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Kayser-Fleischer rings in the eyes are associated with what?

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Wilson’s disease

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27
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Wilson’s disease is caused by low levels of what?

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Ceruloplasmin

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28
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Where are the stones in Cholelithiasis?

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Gallbladder body

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29
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Where are the stones in Cholecystitis?

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Cystic duct

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30
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Where are the stones in choledocholithiasis?

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Common bile duct

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31
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Where would stones be that might cause pancreatitis?

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Ampulla of Vater

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32
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Charcot’s triad consists of what and is associated with what?

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  • RUQ pain
  • Jaundice
  • Fever with chills
  • -> Acute Cholangitis
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33
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RUQ pain, jaundice, fever with chills

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Charcot’s triad

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34
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Gold standard to diagnose acute pancreatitis

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CT abdomen

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35
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Prognosticator of acute pancreatitis mortality

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Ranson’s criteria

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36
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Cullen sign

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Blue umbilical region

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37
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Turner’s sign

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Green/brown flanks

38
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Common cause of “backpacker’s” diarrhea

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  • Cambylobacter

- Giardiasis

39
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Common source of cambylobacter

40
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Gram (-) flagella

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Cambylobacter

41
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Gram (-) organism causing bile-colored diarrhea

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Cambylobacter

42
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Leading cause of food poisoning

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Salmonella

43
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Common sources of salmonella

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Turkey, Duck, Chicken (TURKDUCKEN)

44
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Watery diarrhea, occasionally with mucus and blood

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Salmonella

45
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Multiple, small volume, bloody, mucoid stools

46
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Moderate to severe diarrhea with 10-12 stools per day

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E. coli 0157:H7

47
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E. coli 0157:H7 tx

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NO ANTIBIOTICS

48
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Explosive stools with violent, repeated vomiting/retching

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Staph aureus toxin

49
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Major cause of traveler’s diarrhea

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Enterotoxic E. coli

50
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Virus responsible for gastroenteritis in most daycares

51
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Virus responsible for gastroenteritis in cruise ships

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Norwalk virus

52
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Get this from “pristine mountain streams”

A

Giardiasis

53
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  • Explosive, loose stools
  • Flatulence
  • Audible borborygmi
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Giardiasis

54
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Giardiasis tx

A

Metronidazole

55
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Hernia lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels

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Direct inguinal hernia

56
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Hernia passes through the inguinal ring

57
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Fat-soluble vitamins

A

A, D, E, K

58
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Drug that interferes with regeneration of vitamin K in the liver

59
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Drug accelerates metabolism of vitamin B6

60
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Drug that reduces intestinal vitamin K synthesis

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Penicillins

61
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Drugs that cause impaired vitamin D metabolism

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Phenytoin or Phenobarbitol

62
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Drugs that affect folate metabolism

63
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Major circulating form of D3

64
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Most potent physiological active form of D3

A

Calcitriol

65
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Vitamin D is responsible for regulation of what other….things?

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Calcium and phosphorus

66
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Antioxidant in the lipid phase of cell membranes

67
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Function of Vitamin E

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Antioxidant in the lipid phase of cell membranes

68
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Factors that are dependent of vitamin K

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2, 7, 9, 10, protein C and protein S

69
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Vitamin B1 function

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Plays a role in nerve conduction

70
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Vitamin that plays a role in nerve conduction

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Vitamin B1

71
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Beriberi

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Lack of Vitamin B1

72
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Wet beriberi affects what system in the body?

73
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Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff’s psychosis are caused by what?

A

B1 deficiency

74
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Amnesia and impaired learning caused by Vitamin B1 deficiency

A

Korsakoff’s psychosis

75
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Role of vitamin B2

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Essential for the conversion of Vitamin B6 to it’s active form (Riboflavin B2)

76
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Function of biotin

A

Energy production

77
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Function of Niacin

A

Energy production

78
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Responsible for energy production

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Biotin and Niacin

79
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Pellagra

A
  • Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Dementia

- Deficiency of Niacin

80
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What kind of anemia can result from B6 deficiency?

A

Sideroblastic anemia

81
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Function of vitamin C

A
  • Collagen synthesis
  • Carnitine biosynthesis (breaks down fats)
  • Regenerates vitamin E
82
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What’s responsible for regeneration of vitamin E?

83
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Why do we not worry about pantothenic acid deficiency?

A

It’s wide-spread in foods

84
Q

Vit B9 is AKA ?

85
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B9 works with B12 to form what?

86
Q

Folate deficiency causes?

A

Megaloblastic anemia

87
Q

Absorption of B12 requires what?

A

intrinsic factor

88
Q

B12 deficiency causes what?

A

Megaloblastic anemia and neuropathy

89
Q

Creatinine is an energy molecule - no question

90
Q

Role of CLA

A

Reduces fat by 3g/day

91
Q

Obese BMI

92
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“Mousy” urine odor associated with?

Clin Med I (4 decks)

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