GI Part 2

Question 1

diverticulosis affects ≥ 58% of people over ____ y/o

Answer 1

60

Question 2

where is pain typically reported with diverticulitis?

Answer 2

LLQ

Question 3

what is the most common cause of pancreatitis?

Answer 3

gallstones

Question 4

what is Cullin’s sign?

Answer 4

bruising on abdomen or flanks

Question 5

typical demographics for pancreatic carcinoma

Answer 5

men ≥ 60 years old

Question 6

Crohn’s most commonly attacks the ____ and ____

Answer 6

ileum and colon

Question 7

who is most likely to develop Crohn’s?

Answer 7

-20-29 years of age
-With a parental or sibling hx of IBD
-Smokers

Question 8

pts with ulcerative colitis are more likely to develop ____ (esp __ yrs after dx)

Answer 8

colorectal cancer (esp 8 years following dx)

Question 9

typical demographics for IBS

Answer 9

females ≤ 50 y/o (typically 30 - 40)

Question 10

IBS risk factors

Answer 10

Family hx of IBS
Emotional stress, tension, or anxiety
Food intolerance
Hx of physical or sexual abuse
Severe digestive tract infection