Nausea, vomiting, gastroparesis

Question 1

acute n/v diff dx

Answer 1

think infection, toxin, obstruction, trauma

Question 2

diff dx for chronic n/v

Answer 2

motility disorder, toxic meds, endocrine disorder, obstruction

Question 3

common gastroparesis etiologies

Answer 3

diabetes, scleroderma, drugs like opioids

Question 4

sx for gastroparesis

Answer 4

n/v, bloating, epigastric pain, weight loss

Question 5

dx of gastroparesis

Answer 5

upper endoscopy

gastric emptying study

Question 6

management of gastroparesis

Answer 6

• dietary changes (small frequent meals
• prokinetics like meto
• surgery