GI misc Flashcards

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What is seen on labs for cholecystitis

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leukocytosis

Incr. alk phos

Incr. GGT

Incr. conj. bilirubin

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2
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Pocelain gallbladder= ?

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chronic cholecystitis

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3
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Gold standard for diagnosing choledocholithiasis

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ERCP

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4
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What is the Boas sign?

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Referred right subscapular pain seen in cholelithiasis

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what condition is sentinel pile seen in

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anal fissure

(sentinel pile= thickened mucosa/skin at the distal end of an anal fissure, often confused w/ a sm. hemorrhoid)

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What is the MC site of an anal fissure

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posteroir midline (comparatively low blood flow)

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7
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which type of hemorrhoid is painful?

Which bleeds?

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painful- external, below dentate line

Bleed- internal

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Which IBD is limited to the mucosa and submucosa

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UC

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9
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Which IBD is transmural

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chrons

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10
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IBD: MC site is rectum

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UC

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How do you dx Ulcerative colitis

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  • by barium enema LEAD PIPE APPEARANCE
  • and colonoscopy with bx–> continuous inflammation starting from rectum and extending proximally w/ loss of haustral makings and lumen narrowing
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12
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2 compliactions of ulcerative colitis

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toxic megacolon

colorectal cancer

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13
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What does antibody test show in ulcerative colitis

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Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (pANCA)

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14
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Which IBD do you see apthous ulcers in

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Chron’s disease

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15
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What 3 things might be seen in long standing chron’s disease

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anemia

polyarthralgia

fatigue

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16
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Which IBD?

Distribution from mouth to anus

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17
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Obstruction, abscess, fistula and sinus tracts are common in which IBD?

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Chrons

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18
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Low or high cancer risk in chrons

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low

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19
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What does antibody test show in Chrons

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+Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA)

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20
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What criteria is used in dx of IBS

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Rome III criteria

(The American college of gastroenterologists doesn’t recommend lab testing or diagnostic imaging in patients younger than 50 y/o w/ typical sxs of IBS w/o ALARM sxs)

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21
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Which infection has been associated with increased prevalence of IBS

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Giardia Lamblia

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22
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What GI condition is associated with postprandial urgency

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IBS

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23
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What are the ALARM features of IBS

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Weight loss

Iron deficiency anemia

FHx of organic GI illness (IBD, celiac sprue, colorectal cancer)

rectal bleeding

norcturnal sxs

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MCC Large bowel obstructions in adults? MCC of all bowel obstructions
**_colon cancer_**= MCC in elderly people **_Adhesions_**= MCC of all bowel obstructions
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4 causes of large bowel obstruction
volvulus adhesions hernias colon cancer
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dx of what? **Abdominal x-ray (KUB)** demonstrating **distended proximal colon** with **_haustra_**, **air-fluid levels**, no gas in rectum
Large bowel obstruction
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What is reflux esophagitis
mechanical or functional abnormality of the **_LES_****\***
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which 2 groups of meds commonly cause medication induced esophagitis
NSAIDs or bisphosphonates
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what is seen with barium swallow in eosinophilic esophagitis
ribbed esophagus and **_multiple corrugated rings_**
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Which esophagitis: Shallow punched out lesions on EGD
* HSV
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Which esophagitis: Large solitary ulcers or erosions on EGD
CMV
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What is the GOLD standard for diagnosing GERD?
PH monitoring with intra-esophageal electrode
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What condition? Outpouching of the hypopharynx which causes **_foul smelling breath_** and **_regurgitation of solid foods_**
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Once pt is diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus, how should you screen and what are you screening for?
upper endoscopy q3-5yrs for dysplasia or adenocarcinoma
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What 6 drugs lower LES pressure ("CAPTAN")
CCBs anticholinergics progesterone Tricyclic antidepressants antihistamines Nitrates
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Patients with unremarkable endoscopy findings who have typical sxs despite tx w/ PPI should undergo what
24-h pH testing
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Sxs of what? Belching, bloating, distention and heartburn, abdominal pain
gastritis
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3 causes of gastritis
1. H. pylori (MC) 2. Inflammation of the stomach lining (NSAIDs and alcohol) 3. Autoimmune or hypersensitivity rxn (pernicious anemia)
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location of H. pylori gastritis
antrum and body
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location of autoimmune or hypersensitivity rxn (pernicious anemia)
body of the fundus
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Autoimmune or hypersensitivity rxn as cause of gastiritis- dx of pernicious anemia
+schilling test + decr. intrinsic factor and parietal cell antibodies
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Which type of ulcer: Pain IMPROVES with food Pain WORSENS with food
Improves- dueodenal ulcer Worsens- Gastric ulcer
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Which type of ulcer: Pain WORSENS with food
Gastric ulcer
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Gold standard for dx of Peptic ulcer disease
endoscopy with biopsy
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What best describes H. pylori? (description of bacteria)
gram-negative **_spiral_**-shaped bacillus
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GOLD standard for diagnosing Gastritis
Endoscopy w/ 4 biopsies along stomach lining
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What is the result of an unregulated release of gastrin resulting in gastric acid hypersecretion
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrinoma
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how do you dx Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrinoma)
gastrin levels (\>150 is suggestive, \>200 is diagnostic
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What should you look for if there is a patient with suspected PUD but has persistent or increased sxs after PPI
H. pylori
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What 4 meds may result in false-neg urea breath test in a patient w/ H. pylori?
PPI H2 blockers Bismuth Antibiotics
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What are 3 pulmonary sxs of GERD
hoarsness cough wheeze
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What type of hernia can worsen GERD sxs
Hiatal hernia
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What is the 2 MCC of cirrhosis in US
#1- Hep C #2- alcohol
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What are 7 classic skin changes seen in cirrhosis
* **spider angiomata** * **palmar erythema** * jaundice * scleral icterus * ecchymoses * **caput medusae** * hyperpigmentation
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What 8 physical exam findings might be seen in ESLD
* Hepatomegaly (small, fibrotic liver in ESLD) * Terry's nails (white nail beds) * Splenomegaly * central obesity * abdominal fluid wave, shifting dullness (ascites) * gynecomastia * Esophageal varices * Pulm edema/effusion * skin changes
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**_Asterixis_** (flapping tremor), dysarthria, delirium and coma are signs of what
Hepatic encephalopathy
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What should be used to screen for **hepatocellular carcinoma** in pt w/ progressive cirrhosis
**_alpha fetoprotein_** (if elevated then MRI) Abd US q6-12 mo
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what should you think if a pt with cirrhosis has **fever and abdominal pain**
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
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What triad? 1. abdominal pain 2. ascites 3. hepatomegaly
**_Budd Chiari_** (hepatic vein thrombosis)
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Elevated alk phos, GGT and total/direct bilirubin indicates what
cholestasis
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Cirrhosis labs
* AST\>ALT * Elevated alk phos, GGT and total/direct bili (cholestasis) * anemia * Decr. platelet * Low albumin * low cholesterol * Prolonged PT, PTT and INR