GI questions Flashcards
1
Q
Whipple’s Triad
A
a. Clinical signs associated with hypoglycemia
2-Fasting hypoglycemia <40
3-Neuro signs improve with administration of glucose
2
Q
Causes of hypergastrinemia?
A
Gastrinoma, Renal disease (↓ metabolism of gastrin by kidneys), massive intestinal resection (no feedback to inhibit gastrin secretion b/c removed at Sx), gastric outflow obstruction, Basenji immunoproliferative Dz,
