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GI/Nutrition Flashcards

1
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causes of RUQ pain

A

biliary colic
acute cholecystitis
acute cholangitis
sphincter of oddi dysfxn
acute hepatitis
perihepatitis (fitz hugh curtis)
liver abscess
budd-chiari
portal vein thrombosis

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acute cholangitis triad

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fever
jaundice
RUQ pain

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intense, dull discomfort in RUQ or epigastrum - n/v, diaphoresis - lasts 30 min, plateaus w.in 1 hr - benign PE

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biliary colic

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> 4-6 hr RUQ or epigastric pain, fever - abdominal guarding and murphy’s sign

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acute cholecystitis

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RUQ pain w. fatigue, malaise, n/v, anorexia - +/- jaundice, dark urine, light colored stools

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acute hepatitis

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RUQ pain with pleuritic component - pain may radiate to right shoulder

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fitz hugh curtiz syndrome

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7
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2 mc sx of liver abscess

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fever
abdominal pain

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8
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fever, abd pain w. distension, lower extremity edema, jaundice, GI bleeding, +/- hepatic encephalopathy

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budd chiari syndrome

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9
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3 symptoms of portal vein thrombosis

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abd pain
dyspepsia
GI bleed

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10
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causes of epigastric abd pain

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acute MI
acute/chronic pancreatitis
PUD
GERD
gastritis/gastropathy
functional dyspepsia
gastroparesis

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11
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acute onset persistent upper abd pain radiating to the back

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acute pancreatitis

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12
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mc sx of PUD

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epigastric pain

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13
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epigastric pain w. heartburn, regurgitation, dysphagia

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GERD

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14
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epigastric pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, hematemesis

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gastritis/gastropathy

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15
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what is functional dyspepsia

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one or more of the following:

postprandial fullness
early satiety
epigastric pain or burning

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16
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n/v, vomiting, abd pain, early satiety, bloating

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gastroparesis

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17
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causes of LUQ pain

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splenomegaly
splenic infarct
splenic abscess
splenic rupture

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18
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pain/discomfort in LUQ, left shoulder pain, early satiety

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splenomegaly

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19
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severe LUQ pain

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splenic infarct

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20
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fever, LUQ tenderness

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splenic abscess

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21
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LUQ pain, left chest wall or left shoulder pain - worse w. inspiration

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splenic rupture

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22
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causes of lower abdominal pain

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appendicitis
diverticulitis
nephrolithiasis
pyelonephritis
acute urinary retention
cystitis
infectious colitis

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23
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describe appendicitis pain

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intially periumbilical -> radiates to RLQ
plus anorexia, n/v

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24
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describe diverticulitis pain

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LLQ, constant for several days, +/- n/v

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25
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diverticulitis is mc in what pt pop

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asian

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26
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lower quadrant pain w. dysuria, frequency, urgency, hematuria, f/c, CVA tenderness

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pyelonephritis

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27
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mc sx of infectious colitis

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diarrhea

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28
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what PE exam finding suggests appendicitis has spread to the peritoneum

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mcburney point rebound tenderness

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29
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what 3 signs are associated w. appendicitis

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rovsing
obturator
psoas

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30
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RLQ pain w. palpation of LLQ

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rovsing sign

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31
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RLQ pain w. internal rotation of the hop

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obturator sign

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32
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RLQ pain w. hip extension

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psoas sign

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33
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what lab finding is suggestive of appendicitis

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neutrophilia

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34
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gallstones w.in gallbladder

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cholelithiasis

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35
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inflammation of the CBD, often caused by infxn or choledocholithiasis

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cholangitis

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36
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inflammation of the gallbladder

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cholecystitis

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37
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gallstones that have migrated from the gallbladder into the CBD

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choledocholithiasis

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38
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3 lab findings suggestive of acute cholecystitis

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elevated WBC
elevated alk phos
elevated bilirubin

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39
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when does pain w. cholelithasis mc occur

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after eating
at night

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40
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what sign is associated w. cholelithiasis

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boas - referred right subscapular pain

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41
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what are the 5 f’s of cholecystitis

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female
fat
forty
fertile
fair

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42
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what sign is associated w. acute cholecystitis

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murphy’s

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43
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3 sx of cholecystitis

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fever
leukocytosis
jaundice

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44
Q

preferred initial imaging for cholecystitis

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US

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45
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3 US findings of cholecystitis

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gallbladder wall > 3 mm
pericholecystic fluid
gallstones

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46
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gs imaging for cholecystitis when US is inconclusive

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HIDA

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47
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3 lab findings of cholecystitis

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elevated alk phos
elevated GGT
elevated conjugated bilirubin

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48
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porcelain gallbladder is a complication of

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chronic cholecystitis

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49
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gs imaging for choledocholithiasis

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ERCP

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50
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tx for cholecystitis

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cholecystectomy w.in 24-48 hr

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51
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32 yo G2P1 female, 32 weeks gestation in ED w. severe abd pain, fatigue, nausea - profound jaundice, ttp of RUQ - just returned from india

A

acute hepatitis

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52
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6 causes of acute hepatitis

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viral hepatitides (A, B, C)
parasites (toxoplasmosis)
etoh/drugs
autoimmune hepatitis
steatohepatitis
metabolic dz

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53
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2 history clues for acute hepatitis

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recent travel
sudden jaundice

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54
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prodrome of acute hepatitis

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flu like symptoms

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55
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5 PE findings of acute hepatitis

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RUQ pain
jaundice
slceral icterus
hepatomegaly
splenomegaly
fever

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56
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initial imaging for acute hepatitis

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US

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57
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2 US findings of acute hepatitis

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hepatomegaly -> most sensitive
gallbladder wall thickening

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3 lab findings of acute hepatitis

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elevated WBC w. atypical lymphocytes
hyperbilirubinemia
very high ALT/AST (ALT higher)

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59
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AST:ALT > 2 makes you suspect

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etoh hepatitis

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60
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IgM abs indicate

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early infxn

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61
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IgG abs indicate

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chronic infxn

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62
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(+) IgG, (-) IgM indicates

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pt is immune via prior ifxn or vaccination

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63
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4 serology markers for hepatitis B

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anti HBc IgM
anti HBc IgG
HBSAg
anti HBs

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64
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(+) anti HBc IgM and HBsAg

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acute HBV

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65
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(+) HBsAg

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early acute HBV infxn

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66
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(+) anti HBc IgG and anti HBs

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resolved acute HBV

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67
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(+) anti HBs

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HBV vaccine/immunity

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68
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(+) anti HBc IgG and HBsAg

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chronic HBV

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69
Q

2 hepatitis C serology markers

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HCV RNA
anti HCV

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70
Q

(+) HCV RNA and anti-HCV

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chronic HCV

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71
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(+) HCV RNA +/- anti HCV

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acute HCV

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72
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(-) HCV RNA, (+) anti HCV

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resolved HCV

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73
Q

when is antiviral therapy used for hepatitis

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severe hep B

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74
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antiviral tx for severe hep B

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nucleoside analogs: entecavir

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75
Q

pharm for severe alcoholic hepatitis

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pentoxifylline
steroids

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76
Q

what is this showing

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grey-turner sign

flank ecchymosis -> acute pancreatitis

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77
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what is this showing

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dilation of upper duodenum
fluid in left leural cavity

pancreatitis

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78
Q

where does pancreatitis pain radiate

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back

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79
Q

causes of pancreatitis

A

GET SMASHED

gallstones
etoh
trauma
steroids
mumps
autoimmune
scorpion sting
hypercalcemia
hyperlipidemia
ercp
drugs

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80
Q

imaging of choice for pancreatitis

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CT

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81
Q

most sensitive imaging for chronic pancreatitis

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ERCP

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82
Q

what is this showing

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periumbilical ecchymosis

acute pancreatitis

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83
Q

ranson’s criteria for poor prognosis w. pancreatitis

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at admit:
age > 55
leukocytes > 16,000
glucose > 200
LDH > 350
AST > 250

at 48 hr:
arterial PO2 < 60
HCO3 < 20
Ca < 8.0
BUN increase by 1.8+
Hct decrease by > 10%
fluid sequestration > 6 L

this is 100% one of my sacrificial lambs

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84
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complication of pancreatitis

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pancreatic pseudocyst: pancreatic enzymes, blood, necrotic tissue

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85
Q

anal issues to know

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fissure
fistula
abscess

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86
Q

chronic complication of anorectal abscess

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anal fistula

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87
Q

t/f: fever is uncommon w. anal abscess

A

t!

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88
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sx of anal abscess

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pain
swelling/erythema
painful defecation
fluctuance

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89
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tx for anal abscess

A

surgical drainage
warm water cleanse
analgesics
stool softener
high fiber diet
abx for high risk

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90
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open tract btw two epithelium lined areas - associated w. deeper anorectal abscesses

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anorectal fistula

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91
Q

tx for anorectal fistula

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surgery bro

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92
Q

tearing rectal pain and bleeding shortly after defecation, BRBPR - pain lasts several hours and subsides until next BM

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anal fissure

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93
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tx for anal fissure

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sitz bath
high fiber/water
stool softeners/laxatives
botox for persistent

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94
Q

how long do anal fissures take to heal

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6 weeks

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95
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Smarty PANCE really wants us to associate anorexia w.

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appendicitis

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96
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timeline of appendicitis progression

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  1. periumbilical pain (intermittent/crampy)
  2. n/v
  3. anorexia
  4. pain migrates to RLQ (constant/intense)
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97
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besides appendicitis, other GI causes of anorexia

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gastric/duodenal ulcers
gastric ca
lower GI bleed
gallbladder carcinoma
pancreatic carcinoma
meds
thyroid dz

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98
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epigastric pain, worse with food, vomiting, anorexia, nausea

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gastric ulcers

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99
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epigastric pain, burning/aching several hr after meals, back pain, nausea, vomiting, anorexia

relieved by food

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duodenal ulcers

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100
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sx of gastric cancer

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weapon:

wt loss
emesis
anorexia
pain/epigastric discomfort
obstruction
nausea

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101
Q

hematochezia +/- pain, melena, anorexia, fatigue, syncope, SOB, shock

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lower GIB

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102
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biliary colic, wt loss, anorexia, +/- cholecystitis

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gallbladder carcinoma

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103
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painless jaundice, obstruction of CBD, wt loss, abd pain, back pain, weakness, pruritis, anorexia, acholic stools, dark urine, DM

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pancreatic carcinoma

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104
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what sign is associated w. pancreatic carcinoma

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courvoisier’s sign: enlarged, palpable gallbladder w. jaundice

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105
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what meds are associated w. anorexia

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sedatives
digoxin
laxatives
thiazides
narcotics
abx

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106
Q

pathologic causes of constipation/obstipation

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colorectal ca
bowel obstruction
volvulus
ileus
gastroparesis

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107
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what is obstipation

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severe/complete constipation

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108
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consier _ in all pt’s > 50 yo w. constipation

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colorectal ca

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109
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XR findings of bowel obstruction

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air fluid levels
dilated loops of bowel

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110
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obstruction due to twisting/knotting of GIT - belly pain/bloating, nausea, hematochezia, constipation

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volvulus

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111
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XR finding of volvulus

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colonic distension

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112
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hypomobility of the GIT in absence of mechanical obstruction, absent bowel sounds

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ileus

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113
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vomiting, abd pain, fullness after eating small amounts, associated w. DM

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gastroparesis

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114
Q

causes of diarrhea

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infectious
toxic
diet
GI dz

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115
Q

bloody diarrhea indicates (2)

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invasive organism
IBD

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116
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infxn of biliary tract 2/2 obstruction - leads to biliary stasis and bacterial overgrowth

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cholangitis

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117
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_ accounts for 60% of cholangitis

A

choledocholithiasis

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118
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besides choledocholithiasis, other causes of cholangitis

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pancreatic/biliary neoplasm
post op strictures
ERCP/PTC
choledochal cysts

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119
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4 organisms associated w. cholangitis

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e. coli
enterococcus
klebsiella
enterobacter

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120
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what is charcot’s triad

A

RUQ tenderness
jaundice
fever

cholangitis

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what is reynold’s pentad

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charcot’s triad
PLUS
AMS
hypotension

septic/ascending cholangitis

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122
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initial and gs imaging for cholangitis

A

initial: US
gs: ERCP

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tx for cholangitis

A

stone removal (ercp)
cipro + metro
fluids
analgesia
cholecystectomy (post acute)

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124
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2 sx of primary sclerosing cholangitis

A

jaundice
pruritis

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125
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primary sclerosing cholangitis is associated w. what 4 diseases

A

IBD
cholangiocarcinoma
pancreatic ca
colorectal ca

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126
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what is primary sclerosing cholangitis

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inflammation of bile ducts -> scarring -> narrowing -> liver dysfxn

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2 mc cause of cirrhosis

A
  1. etoh
  2. hep C/B
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128
Q

what is the LFT ratio for cirrhosis

A

AST > ALT

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129
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complication of cirrhosis that occurs in 10-25% of pt’s

A

hepatocellular carcinoma

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130
Q

lab to monitor for HCC in cirrhotic pt’s

A

AFP

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131
Q

hepatic vein thrombosis is same same

A

budd chiari syndrome

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132
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budd chiari syndrome triad

A

abd pain
ascites
hepatomegaly

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133
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7 complications of cirrhosis

A

potal HTN
ascites
peripheral edema
esophageal varices
hepatorenal syndrome
hepatic encephalopathy
HCC

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134
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portal htn leads to (4)

A

ascites
peripheral edema
splenomegaly
varicosity of veins

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135
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2 causes of ascites

A

portal htn
hypoalbuminemia

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136
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mc complication of cirrhosis

A

ascites

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137
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work up for ascites

A

US
diagnostic paracentesis
serum albumin gradient

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138
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tx for ascites

A

Na restriction
furosemide/spironolactone
paracentesis

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139
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3 indications for paracentesis w. ascites

A

tense ascites
SOB
early satiety

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140
Q

5 sx of esophageal varices

A

dilated submucosal veins
retching
dyspepsia
hypotension
tachycardia

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141
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3 sx of hepatorenal syndrome

A

azotemia
oliguria
hypotension

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142
Q

pathology behind hepatorenal syndrome

A

renal hypoperfusion

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143
Q

pathology behind hepatic encephalopathy

A

ammonia accumulates -> travels to brain -> decreased mental fxn

144
Q

PE findings of hepatic encephalopathy

A

asterixis
dysarthria
delirium
coma

145
Q

what is asterixis

A

flapping tremor

have pt flex hands

146
Q

lab finding indicative of severe cirrhosis

A

prolonged PT/PTT -> tx is fresh frozen plasma

147
Q

skin/nail changes associated w. cirrhosis

A

terry’s nails
spider angiomata
palmar erythema
jaundice
slceral icterus
caput medusa
hyperpigmentation

148
Q

what is this

A

spider angioma -> cirrhosis

149
Q

what does this make you think

A

palmar erythema -> cirrhosis

150
Q

what is this

A

caput medusa -> cirrhosis

151
Q

what is this

A

terry’s nails -> cirrhosis

152
Q

HCC screening recs

A

US q 6-12 months for pt’s w. cirrhosis

153
Q

dx for HCC

A

CT guided bx

154
Q

constipation is defined as

A

< 3 BM/week

155
Q

rome III criteria for functional constipation

A

any 2 of the following x 3 months w. symptom onset 6 months prior to dx :

straining
lumpy hard stools
incomplete evacuation
digital maneuvers
sensation of obstruction/blockage
decrease in stool frequency (<3/week)

156
Q

secondary causes of constipation

A

opioids
DM
hypothyroidism
dehydration
MS

157
Q

work up for constipation should include

A

DRE

imaging not really recommended in geriatrics

158
Q

tx for constipation

A

first line: bulk forming laxatives
osmotic laxatives
stimulant laxatives
stool softeners/suppositories

159
Q

what are the bulk forming laxatives

A

psyllium seed (metamucil)
methylcellulos (citrucel)
Ca polycarbophil (FiberCon)
wheat dextrin (benefiber)

160
Q

name a osmotic laxatives

A

polyethylene glycol (PEG)

161
Q

what are the stimulant laxatives

A

bisacodyl
senna
sodium picosulfate

162
Q

when should you do work up for constipation

A

after 2 weeks of refractory

163
Q

infectious diarrhea assocaited w. daycare centers

A

rotavirus
cryptosporidium
giardia
shigella

164
Q

if you see daycare center, think

165
Q

infectious diarrhea assocaited w. composed salads (ex egg salad)

166
Q

infectious diarrhea assocaited w. seafood/shellfish

A

vibrio cholerae
vibrio parahaemollyticus

167
Q

infectious diarrhea associated w. raw ground beef or sprouts

A

e.coli 0157

168
Q

infectious diarrhea associated w. poultry/pork

A

salmonella

169
Q

infectious diarrhea associated w. undercooked beef/pork/poultry

A

s. aureus
clostridium perfringens
salmonella
listeria
e.coli 0157 (shiga producing)
b.cereus
yersinia
campylobacter

170
Q

which pathogen is associated w. travelers diarrhea

A

enterotoxigenic e.coli (ETEC)

171
Q

infectious diarrhea from poorly canned home foods

A

c perfingens

172
Q

infectious diarrhea from fried rice

A

bacillus cereus

173
Q

infectious diarrhea from raw milk

A

salmonella
campylobacter
e.coli 0157
listeria

174
Q

infectious diarrhea associated w. camping

175
Q

incubation period and sx of girardia

A

incubation: 1-3 weeks

sx: foul smelling, bulky stool, may wax/wane for weeks

176
Q

infectious diarrhea associated w. receptive anal intercourse

A

HSV
chlamydia
gonorrhea
syphilis

177
Q

infectious diarrhea in HIV/immuncompromised pt’s

A

cryptosporidium
microsporidia
isospora
CMV
mycobacterium
listeria

178
Q

rice water scools

A

v. cholerae

179
Q

bloody stools

A

salmonella
shigella
campylobacter
e.coli 0157
c.diff
entamoeba
yersinia

180
Q

afebrile abd pain w. bloody stools

A

e.coli 0157

181
Q

67 yo M, chronic constipation presents w. steadly LLQ pain, low grade fever, abd distension - stool guiac negative - CBC shows absolute neutrophilic leukocytosis w. left shift

A

diverticulitis

182
Q

63 yo M w. painless BRBPR x 2 hr and LLQ pain

A

diverticulosis

183
Q

inflammation of an abnormal pouch (diverticulum) in the intestinal wall - mc large intestines

A

diverticular dz

184
Q

the presence of diverticulum is called

A

diverticulosis

185
Q

inflammation of diverticulum is called

A

diverticulitis

186
Q

mc location for diverticular dz

A

sigmoid colon

187
Q

sx of diverticulitis

A

f/c
n/v
LLQ pain

188
Q

dx for diverticulitis

A

-CT w. oral/rectal/IV contrast
-colonoscopy 1-3 months after episode

189
Q

CT findings of diverticulitis (2)

A

fat stranding
bowel wall thickening

190
Q

tx for diverticulitis

A

pain control
liquid diet x 2-3 days followed by high fiber diet
+/- abx
+/- US guided drainage/surgical resection

191
Q

indications for colon resection w. diverticular dz

A

recurrent attacks
perforation
fistula
abscess

192
Q

54 yo F w. odynophagia, dysphagia, retrosternal CP

A

esophagitis

193
Q

2 types of esophagitis

A

non infectious
infectious

194
Q

5 types of non infectious esophagitis

A

reflux
medication-induced
eosinophilic
radiation
corrosive

195
Q

2 meds associated w. esophagitis

A

NSAIDs
bisposphanates

196
Q

asthma sx and GERD not responsive to antacids

A

eosinophilic esophagitis

197
Q

dx for eosinophilic esophagitis

198
Q

barium swallow findings of eosinophilic esophagitis

A

ribbed esophagus
multiple corrugated rings

199
Q

4 radiosensitizing drugs associated w. esophagitis

A

doxorubicin
bleomycin
cyclophosphamide
cisplatin

200
Q

t/f: dysphagia can lasts months after xrt therapy

201
Q

corrosive esophagitis is associated w.

A

medication attempted suicide

202
Q

hallmark sign of infectious esophagitis

A

pain while swallowing food/liquids

203
Q

pt pop mc affected by infectious esophagitis

A

immune compromised

204
Q

pathogens associated w. infectious esophagitis

A

candida albicans
HSV
CMV

205
Q

linear yellow-white plaques w. odynophagia or pain w. swallowing

A

candidal esophagitis

206
Q

tx for candidal esophagitis

A

daily PO fluconazole

207
Q

shallow punched out lesions on EGD

A

HSV esophagitis

208
Q

tx for HSV esophagitis

209
Q

large solitary ulcers or erosions on EGD

A

CMV esophagitis

210
Q

tx for CMV esophagitis

A

ganciclovir

211
Q

other pathogens associated w. infectious esophagitis

A

EBV
myobacterium tuberculosis
myobacterium avium

212
Q

dx for infectious esophagitis

A

endoscopy/bx
double contrast esophagram
culture

213
Q

tx for corrosive esophagitis

214
Q

tx for eosinophilic esophagitis

A

remove triggers
ICS

215
Q

3 causes of gastritis

A

h.pylori -> mc
inflammation of stomach lining
autoimmune or hypersensitivity

216
Q

location of h.pylori gastritis

A

antrum
body

217
Q

dx for h pylori

A

urea breath
fecal antigen

218
Q

2 causes of inflammation related gastritis

A

NSAIDs
etoh

219
Q

how do NSAIDs cause gastritis

A

they diminish local PG production in stomach and duodenum

220
Q

you sould associate autoimmune/hypersensitivity gastritis w.

A

pernicious anemia

221
Q

location of pernicious anemia related gastritis

A

body of fundus

222
Q

triad of pernicious anemia

A

positive schilling test
decreased intrinsic factor
parietal cell abs

223
Q

tx/dx for gastritis

A
  1. stop NSAIDs
  2. PPI x 4-8 weeks
  3. if no response -> upper GI endo w. bx and US
  4. test for h.pylori
224
Q

triple and quadruple therapy for h. pylori

A

triple: clarithromycin, amoxicillin, omeprazole +/- metro

quadruple:: tetracycline, omeprazole, metro, bismuth

225
Q

upper GI bleeding originates where

A

proximal to the ligament of treitz

226
Q

vomiting of blood or coffee ground emesis

A

hematemesis

227
Q

black tarry stool

228
Q

ddx for hypotn, tachycardia, abd tenderness

A

peptic ulcer
esophageal ulcer
mallory weiss tear
esophageal varices
malignancy
severe erosive esophagitis

229
Q

emesis, retching, coughing prior to hematemesis

A

mallory weiss tear

230
Q

odynophagia, dysphagia, retrosternal CP

A

severe erosive esophagitis

231
Q

tx for upper GIB

A

NPO, IV, O2
isotonic crystalloids
IV PPI
+/- transfusion
+/- surgery

232
Q

indications for transfusion: high risk vs low risk pt

A

high risk (elderly, CAD): Hgb < 9
low risk: Hgb < 7

233
Q

passage of BRPBP

A

hematochezia

234
Q

ddx for hematochezia

A

hemorrhoids
anal fissure
proctitis
polyps
colorectal ca
diverticulosis

235
Q

painless bleeding w. blood on toilet paper

A

hemorrhoids

236
Q

severe rectal pain w. defecation

A

anal fissure

237
Q

rectal bleeding PLUS abd pain

238
Q

large volume of BRBPR

A

diverticulosis

239
Q

what are the parasitic GI infxns
(besides my least favorite topic)

A

giardia
pinworm
tapeworm
hookworm
roundworm
amebiasis
schistosomiasis

240
Q

diarrhea 1-3 weeks after a camping trip
waxing/waning foul smelling bulky stool

241
Q

tx for giardia

A

1st line: tinidazole
alt: metro

242
Q

perianal pruritis that is worst at night

A

pinworm (enterobios vermicularis)

243
Q

dx for pinworm

A

sctoch tape test early in the AM
eggs under microscopy

244
Q

tx for pinworm

A

mebendazole

245
Q

-transmission from raw or undercooked meat
-B12 deficiency
-GI sx PLUS wt loss

246
Q

dx for tapeworm

A

tape test for diphyllobothrium latum
stool sample for eggs

247
Q

tx for tapeworm

A

praziquantel

248
Q

-cough, wt loss, anemia, eosinophilia, recent travel
-larvae invade the skin -> travel to lung -> cough/swallow -> reside in intestines

249
Q

dx for hookworm

A

stool sample -> adult worms

250
Q

tx for hookworm

A

mebendazole or pyrantel

251
Q

mc intestinal helminth worldwide
contaminated soil

252
Q

small roundworm load can be asymptomatic, what are the sx of a large roundworm load

A

pancreatic duct/CBD/bowel obstruction

253
Q

dx for roundworm

A

stool sample -> eggs vs adult worms

254
Q

tx for roundworm

A

albendazole
mebendazole
pyrantel pamoate

255
Q

-fecal/oral, contaminated water/food
-bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, abd pain, liver abscess

A

amebiasis (entamoeba histolytica)

256
Q

dx for amebiasis

A

stool sample -> trophozoites

257
Q

tx for amebiasis

A

iodoquinol or paromycin
if liver abscess: add metro

258
Q

-parasitic flatworms
-aka snail fever or bilharzia
-contaminated freshwater -> penetrate skin -> migrate to liver/intestines -> rash, abd pain, bloody diarrhea, hematuria

A

schistosomiasis

259
Q

dx for schistosomiasis

A

eggs in urine or feces

260
Q

tx for schistosomiasis

A

praziquantel

261
Q

when is heartburn worst

A

night
lying down

262
Q

causes of heartburn

A

GERD
food intolerance
esophagitis
gastritis
hiatal hernia
PUD

263
Q

heartburn frequency that indicates GERD

A

more than twice weekly

264
Q

emergency sx of esophagitis

A

food stuck in esophagus
prolonged chest pain

265
Q

part of. thestomach pushes up thru the diaphragm

A

hiatal hernia

266
Q

-post prandial burning abd pain, n/v, bloating
-hx PPI/H2 blocker
-not associated w. wt loss
-hx h.pylori and/or chronic NSAIDs

267
Q

who should undergo work up for heartburn

A

-longstanding or atypical sx: wheezing/cough/hoarseness
-refractory to max dose PPI/H2 blocker

268
Q

standard work up prior to surgical antireflux procedure (4)

A

endoscopy w. bx
manometry
24 hr ambulatory pH testing
barium esophagography

269
Q

gs dx for GERD/heartburn stuff

A

endoscopy w. bx

270
Q

tx for zollinger ellison

A

PPI
tumor resection

271
Q

ddx for hematemesis

A

PUD
esophageal varices
etoh
mallory-weiss
coagulation d.o
esophageal ca
malignany

272
Q

tear in the lining of the stomach just above esophagus caused by violent retching or vomiting

A

mallory weiss syndrome

273
Q

progressive dysphagia to solids, weight loss, reflux, hematemesis

A

esophageal ca

274
Q

varicose veins of anus/rectum

A

hemorrhoids

275
Q

rf for hemorrhoids

A

constipation/straining
pregnancy
portal HTN
obesity
prolonged sitting/standing/anal intercourse

276
Q

indications for anoscopy w. hemorrhoids

A

BRBPR
suspected thrombosis

277
Q

classifications of hemorrhoids

A

external
internal

278
Q

sx of thrombosed hemorrhoid

A

significant pain
pruritis
no bleeding
purplish palpable perianal mass

279
Q

what type of hemorrhoid requires excision

A

thrombosed external

280
Q

tx for non thrombosed hemorrhoids

A

fiber
sitz bath
ice packs
bed rest
stool softeners
topical steroids
+/- rubber band ligation or hemorrhoidectomy

281
Q

indications for rubber band ligation for hemorrhoids

A

protrudes w. defecation
enlargement
intermittent bleeding

282
Q

indication for hemorrhoidectomy

A

permanently prolapsed

283
Q

types of hernias

A

hiatal
ventral/incisional
umbilical
inguinal

you missed her didn’t you

284
Q

which type of hernia is generally congenital and appears at birth

285
Q

when should you refer to surgery for umblical hernia

A

persists beyond 2 yo

286
Q

2 types of inguinal hernias

A

indirect -> mc
direct

287
Q

passage of intestine thru internal inguinal ring down the inguinal canal +/- to the scrotum

A

indirect hernia

288
Q

passage of intestine thru external inguinal ring at hesselbach triangle - rarely enters scrotum

A

direct hernia

289
Q

complications of hernias

A

strangulation
obstruction
incarceration

290
Q

irreducible hernia that does not interfere w. blood supply to bowel

A

obstructed hernia/incarcerated

291
Q

hernia so occluded that it can not be reduced and blood supply to bowel is impaired

A

strangulated

292
Q

what are the 2 IBD’s

A

UC
Crohn’s

293
Q

characteristics of UC (7)

A

continuous lesions
mucosal surface only
hematochezia
pus filled diarrhea
fever
tenesmus
anorexia/wt loss

294
Q

barium enema findings of UC

A

loss of haustral markings -> lead pipe appearance

295
Q

tx for UC

A

prednisone and masalamine
colectomy

296
Q

chracteristics of crohn’s (8)

A

mouth to anus
transmural
skip lesions
transmural thickening
aphtous ulcers
wt loss
nonbloody diarrhea

297
Q

what is this showing

A

cobblestoning -> crohn’s

298
Q

what is this showing

A

lead pipe appearnce -> UC

299
Q

tx for crohn’s: flares vs maintenance

A

flares: prednisone +/- mesalamine, metro, cipro
maintenance: mesalamine

300
Q

t/f: surgery is curative for UC, but not for crohn’s

301
Q

continuous lesions, mucosal surface, lead pipe

302
Q

transmural, skip lesions, cobblestoning, fistulas and ulcers

303
Q

24 yo M w. UC receives lomotil for excessive diarrhea -> develops fever, abd pain, tenderness

A

toxic megacolon

304
Q

what is this showing

A

massively dilated colon -> toxic megacolon

305
Q

toxic megacolon is mc w. which dz

306
Q

tx for toxic megacolon

A

decmpression of colon
+/- complete colonic resection

307
Q

71 yo M, hx afib - sudden onset severe abd pain q 10 min after eating - normal PE except for minimal pain w, palpation - stool guaiac positive - leukocytosis w. elevated lactate, amylase, LDH

A

ischemic bowel dz

308
Q

artery mc affected by ischemic bowel dz

A

superior mesenteric

309
Q

hallmark of ischemic bowel dz

A

pain out of proportion to findings

310
Q

pain w. ischemic bowel dz begins _ and is relieved by _

A

10-30 min after eating
relieved by lying down or squatting

311
Q

gs imaging for ischemic bowel dz

A

mestenteric angiography

312
Q

CT/XR findings of ischemic bowel dz

A

bowel edema
pneumotasosis intestinalis
portal venous gas

313
Q

what is pneumatosis intestinalis

A

gas w.in the bowel

314
Q

tx for ischemic bowel dz, including gold standard

A

bowel rest
fluids
abx
+/- resection
gs: revascularization

315
Q

first sign of jaundice

A

scleral icterus

316
Q

bilirubin > _ is a sign of jaundice related dz

317
Q

causes of jaundice (lots!)

A

bilirubin overproduction
hemolysis
ineffective erythropoiesis
decreased hepatic bilirubin uptake
impaired conjugation
biliary tract obstruction
viral hepatitis
physiologic jaundice. ofnewborn
gilbert syndrom
dubin johnson

318
Q

hemolytic jaundice is _ hepatic
obstructive jaundice is _ hepatic
hepatocellular jaundice is _ hepatic

A

hemolytic: pre hepatic
obstructive: post hepatic
hepatocellular: intra hepatic

319
Q

-increased indirect/unconjugated bilirubin
-mild hyperbilirubinemia
-dark urine dt hemoglobinuria, dark stool

A

hemolytic/prehepatic jaundice

320
Q

-increased direct/conjugated bilirubin
-dark urine, acholic stools

A

osbructive/post hepatic jaundice

321
Q

causes of obstructive/post hepatic jaundice

A

cholestasis
biliary obstruction

322
Q

lab findings associated w. obstructive/post hepatic jaundice

A

GGT/ALP elevated

323
Q

what are acholic stools

A

white stools -> biliary obstruction

324
Q

-increased indiret AND direct bilirubin
-dark urine

A

hepatocellular/intrahepatic jaundice

325
Q

lab findings of hepatocellular/intrahepatic jaundice

A

ALT/AST markedly elevated

326
Q

causes of hepatocellular jaundice

A

etoh hepatitis
acute hepatitis
chronic hepatitis

327
Q

AST > ALT 2:1

A

etoh hepatitis

328
Q

increased ALT and AST > 1,000
ALT > AST

A

acute hepatitis

329
Q

increased ALT:AST but < 500

A

chronic hepatitis

330
Q

what makes you suspect gilbert’s or dubin-johnson or hemolysis

A

bilirubin > 2.5 w.o increased LFTs

331
Q

21 yo M brought in by gf after drinking every night last week - reports having vomited each night - tonight after vomiting he noticed blood

A

mallory-weiss tear

332
Q

tear that occurs in the esophageal mucosa at the junction of the esophagus and stomach - caused by severe retching/vomiting and results in severe bleeding

A

mallory weiss tear

333
Q

hx clue for mallory weiss (besides vomiting)

334
Q

upper endo finding of mallory weiss

A

superficial longitudinal mucosal erosions

335
Q

tx for mallory weiss

A

supportive
+/- cauterize or epi

336
Q

BRBPR/hematochezia means what type of bleed

A

lower GI:

hemorrhoids
anal fissures
polyps
proctitis
diverticulitis

337
Q

ddx for n/v

A

gastroenteritis
migraines
food poisoning
influenza
pyloric stenosis
PUD
hiatal hernia
common cold

338
Q

infant w. projectile vomiting

A

pyloric stenosis

339
Q

hiatal hernia sx mimic

340
Q

name the anti emetics

A

scolpamine patch
dexamethasone
ondansetron
prochlorperazine
droperidol
GI cocktail

341
Q

what are the rescue antiemetics

A

prochlorperazine
droperidol

342
Q

what’s in a GI cocktail

A

maalox
visous lidocaine
droperidol

343
Q

4 cardinal signs of strangulated bowel

A

fever
tachycardia
leukocytosis
abd tenderness

344
Q

2 types of bowel obstruction

A

small
large

345
Q

colickly abd pain, nausea, bilious vomiting, obstipation, abd distension

346
Q

bowel sounds associated w. early vs late SBO

A

early: hyperactive
late: hypoactive

347
Q

mcc of SBO

A

adhesions
hernias
ca
IBD
volvulus
intussusception

348
Q

what is this showing

A

-dilated loops of bowel
-air fluid levels
little or no gas in colon

bowel obstruction

349
Q

vomiting partially digested food, severe abd distension

A

bowel obstruction

350
Q

gradually increasing abd pain w. longer intervals btw episodes of pain, abd distension, obstipation, less vomiting

A

large bowel obstruction

351
Q

which type of bowel obstruction is more common in elderly

352
Q

mcc of large bowel obstruction

A

cancer
stritures
hernias
volvulus
fecal impaction

353
Q

tx for bowel obstruction

A

bowel rest
NGT
+/- surgery

354
Q

defect in gastric or duodenal wall that extends thru the musularis mucosa into the deeper layers of the wall

355
Q

gs dx for PUD

A

endo w. bx

356
Q

tx for NSAID associated ulcers

A

PPI for a minimum of 8 weeks

357
Q

tx for ulcers that are not due to h.pylori or NSAIDs

A

PPI x 4-8 weeks

EOR - Emergency Medicine (13 decks)

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