Occult GI Bleed, Unintentional Weight Loss, Fatigue Flashcards
What are the most common causes for occult GI bleeding with IDA?
neoplasms and vascular abnormalities (angioectasias/AVM)
What is the etiology for occult GI bleed?
What is the hx/PE for occult GI bleed?
What are the diagnostics for an occult GI bleed?
What is the tx/management for occult GI bleed?
What are the screenings for an occult GI bleed?
Guaiac based test (FOBT), fecal immunochemical test (FIT), fecal DNA test
What can give a false positive on a fecal occult blood test (FOBT)?
Ingestion of red meat, iron, aspirin, upper GI bleed
What can give a false negative on a fecal occult blood test (FOBT)?
Vitamin C ingestion and intermittent bleeding
Which test is more sensitive FIT or FOBT?
FIT for Hb is more sensitive than FOBT for the detection of colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas
What is the fecal DNA test?
A combination of a fecal DNA test with FIT
(Cologauard)
What is the etiology for colon cancer (colorectal cancer/adenocarcinoma)?
What is the history for colon cancer?
What are the diagnostics for colon cancer?
What is the tx for colon cancer?
What prevention strategies are available for colon cancer?
What is this radiology finding called and what condition is it associated with?
Apple core sign
Colon cancer
What is the history for arteriovenous malformations (AVM)/Angioectasia?
What are the diagnostics for arteriovenous malformations (AVM)/Angioectasia?
What is the tx for arteriovenous malformations (AVM)/Angioectasia?
What is an important consideration for arteriovenous malformations (AVM)/Angioectasia?
What are the DDx for unintentional weight loss?
Cancer
Poor dentition
What is the Hx/PE for unintentional weight loss?
What is the tx/management for unintentional weight loss?
What are some DDx for fatigue?
Occult GIB (anemia), Cancer
