GI Flashcards
1
Q
describe Tx for intestinal fistulas due to CD
A
surgery (possibly)
Metronidazole (PPx anaerobic infxn / peritonitis)
2
Q
when is metronidazole indicated in CD
A
- any ulcer, abscess, fistula
- prevent peritonitis from anaerobe infxn
3
Q
IBD Tx:
(1) 1st line
(2) 2nd line
A
1- ASA, sulfasalazine
2- Azathioprine, 6-MP, MTX
4
Q
pyoderma gangrenosum indicates underlying (1) and is treated with (2); it is made out of (3)
A
1- UC
2- treat UC, no abx
3- granulation tissue, WBCs
5
Q
erythema nodosum with IBD sxs indicates (CD/UC)
A
UC
6
Q
AST and ALT in 1000s after surgery or hemorrhage indicates….
A
Ischemic Hepatitis (shock liver)
7
Q
anti-mitochondrial Abs indicate….
A
PBS
8
Q
anti-smooth muscle Abs indicate….
A
autoimmune hepatitis
