Test 32 - GI/GU/Hepato/ENT Flashcards
1
Q
Why do patients with chronic renal failure have prolonged bleed times?
A
constantly high uric acid level interferes with platelet function. It is thought to effect platelet-endothelium and platelet-platelet interactions.
2
Q
What is acalculus cholecystitis and where is it most commonly seen?
A
Inflammation of the gall bladder without a stone. Most commonly seen in:
extensive burns, severe trauma, prolonged TPN, prolonged fasting, mechanical ventilation
3
Q
What is the one pathognomic sign of crohn’s disease?
A
Non-caseating granulomas
