GI Intro Lecture Flashcards
1
Q
2 main functions of GI tract
A
- Assimilate nutrients
2. Eliminate waste
2
Q
Classification of GI diseases
A
- Impaired digestion and absorption
- Altered secretion
- Altered gut transit
- Slowed/rapid propulsion
- Immune dysregulation
- Impaired gut bloodflow
- Neoplastic degeneration
- Genetic influences
- W/o obvious cause
3
Q
MC symptoms of GI disease
A
- Abdominal pain
- Heartburn
- N/V
- GI bleed
- Altered bowel habits
- Jaundice
4
Q
Less common symptoms of GI disease
A
- Dysphagia
- Anorexia
- Wt loss
- Fatigue
- Extraintestinal symptoms
5
Q
MC cause of abdominal pain
A
IBS and functional dyspepsia
6
Q
Melena indicates:
A
Upper GI bleed
7
Q
Hematemesis indicates:
A
Upper GI bleed
8
Q
Bright red or maroon stools indicates:
A
Lower GI bleed
9
Q
What would indicate an upper GI bleed?
A
- Melena
- Hematemesis
10
Q
What would indicate a lower GI bleed?
A
Bright red or maroon stools
11
Q
How would a chronic slow GI bleed present?
A
Iron deficiency anemia
12
Q
MC causes for upper GI bleed
A
- Ulcer disease
- Gastroduodenitis
- Esophagitis
13
Q
MC causes for lower GI bleed
A
- Hemorrhoids
- Diverticula
- Cancer
- IBD
