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GI Presentation And Condtions Flashcards

1
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What is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis?

A

Gallstones

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What is the classic triad of symptoms in acute pancreatitis?

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Severe abdominal pain, elevated serum amylase/lipase, nausea/vomiting

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What is the treatment for acute pancreatitis?

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NPO, IV fluids, pain management, possible ERCP

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4
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What is the most common cause of chronic pancreatitis?

A

Alcohol abuse

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5
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What is the classic triad of symptoms in chronic pancreatitis?

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Chronic abdominal pain, malabsorption, diabetes

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6
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What imaging modality is used to diagnose gallstones?

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Abdominal ultrasound

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7
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What is the treatment for gallstones?

A

Cholecystectomy

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What is the most common cause of upper GI bleeding?

A

Peptic ulcer disease

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9
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What is the most common cause of lower GI bleeding?

A

Diverticulosis

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10
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What is the treatment for peptic ulcer disease?

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PPIs, H2 blockers, antibiotics for H. pylori

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What is the most common cause of esophagitis?

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GERD

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12
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What is the treatment for GERD?

A

PPIs, lifestyle modifications

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13
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What is the most common cause of lower GI obstruction?

A

Colorectal cancer

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14
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What is the treatment for colorectal cancer?

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Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation

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15
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What is the most common cause of acute mesenteric ischemia?

A

Embolism

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16
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What is the treatment for acute mesenteric ischemia?

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Surgical revascularization

17
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What is the most common cause of chronic mesenteric ischemia?

A

Atherosclerosis

18
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What is the treatment for chronic mesenteric ischemia?

A

Angioplasty, stenting, surgical revascularization

19
Q

What is the most common cause of bowel obstruction in children?

A

Intussusception

20
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What is the treatment for intussusception?

A

Air contrast enema, surgery if necessary

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