Test 5 Reverse Flashcards
Vasoactive agents (Octreotide), replace coag factors & blood, abx, maybe balloon tamponade, endoscopy w/ banding/sclerotherapy - finally decompression w/ TIPS
Tx esophageal varices
Esophageal rupture - hematemesis w/ severe retrosternal pain, hypovolemia & shock, medical emergency, Hx alcoholism or ulcer common
What is Boerhaave’s syndrome & S/S?
- Age 2. Male 3. White 4. Smoker
Risk factors for Barrett’s esophagus
- Dysphagia 2. Odynophagia 3. Wt loss 4. Early satiety/vomiting 5. Anemia 6. Aspiration 7. Male >45yo 8. Elderly
Red flags of GERD
- Inc. intra-abdominal pressure (pregnancy) 2. Tobacco 3. Foods 4. Hormones 5. Meds 6. High volume meals/positioning 7. H. pylori
Causes of GERD
Fluconazole
Tx candidal esophagitis
- Regurg of undigested food 2. Dysphagia 3. Cough 4. Nocturnal choking 5. Halitosis
S/S Zenker’s diverticulum
- Stomach acid 2. Anxiety disorders 3. Achalasia
Causes of esophageal spasm
Surgery, Botulinum
Tx of achalasia
LES does not relax to allow food entry into the stomach**esophagram = bird beak
What is achalasia & what is it characterized by?
connective tissue disease that can cause fibrosis of the esophagus
How is scleroderma related to the esophagus?
smooth, circumferential structures in the lower esophagusmay be caused by stomach acid
What are Schatzki rings?
pouching of esophagusmay be due to loss of elasticity at UES & reduced openings/s- regurgitation of undigested food, dysphagia, cough, nocturnal choking, halitosis
What is Zenker’s diverticulum?***
Zenker’s diverticulum***
What disease is characterized by pouching of the esophagus?
Achalasia***
What disorder causes a bird beak on an esophagram?
immunocompromised Ptscommon pathogens: candida, CMV, Herpes
Who is at risk for infectious esophagitis?
GERDTx: H2 antagonists, PPIs
What is a DDx for cough?
columnar metaplasia of distal esophagus due to chronic inflammationZ-line at GE junctionrisk factor for adenocarcinoma*
What is Barrett’s esophagus?
Barrett’s esophagus
What esophageal disorder is at risk for adenocarcinoma?
Barrett’s esophagus -columnar metaplasia of distal esophagus
What can chronic inflammation of the esophagus cause?
a benign condition, VSS***tear in the esophagushematemesis usually due to vomiting, retching
What is a Mallory-Weiss Tear?
- MI - common in women2. Pneumonia - common in kids3. GU - PID, ectopic pregnancy, testicular torsion, nephrolithiasis
What disorders can cause abdominal pain but aren’t abdominal disorders?
- Diet low in fiber2. Aging3. Dec. activity4. Meds5. Masses6. Hypothyroidism7. Diabetes8. Parkinson’s9. MS
What are some causes of constipation?
inflammation of the stomachcauses: NSAIDS, peptic ulcer disease
What is gastritis & common causes?
Inflammation of the stomach & small intestinecauses: norwalk virus, N/V/D
What is gastroenteritis & common causes?
NSAIDS block COX1 & COX2 causing inc. acid & mucus, causing inflammation & pain
How is NSAID gastropathy caused?
- Gastric2. Duodenal3. H. Pylori
What are the different types of peptic ulcer disease?
breakdown of mucosal lining that allows epithelial cells to be exposed to acidworse on empty stomach or immediately after food
What is gastric peptic ulcer disease & when is it exacerbated?
inappropriate acid secretion in pyloric atrum cells worse 2-3 hrs after a meal, food relieves it
What is duodenal peptic ulcer disease & when is it exacerbated?
75% duodenal60% gastric
What percentage of each peptic ulcer diseases does H. pylori cause?
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome RARE
What is the name for the gastrin secreting pancreas tumor?
cobblestoning - skip lesions***chronic granulomatomous lesions
What is the tell-tale sign of Crohn’s?
disease of small bowel, IBDmay extend & form fistulas w/ other organsS/S - diarrhea, cramping, wt loss, eye involvement, arthritis, anemiaabs. issues - ferritin, Fe, B12Cobblestoning - skip lesions
Describe Crohn’s
- Adynamic ileus2. Mechanical ileus
What are the different small bowel obstructions?
A - dec. intestinal motility, meds, surgery, electrolyte imbalance M - post op. adhesions, hernias, neoplasms, blockage
Adynamic ileus vs. mechanical ileus
mesenteric ischmia uncommon but deadly older Pts, occlusion, vasospasm, vasoconstriction of superior/inferior mesenteric artery
A disease process that has sever pain followed by vomiting is????
- Ulcerative colitis2. Diverticulitis/diverticulosis3. Toxic megacolon4. Large bowel obstruction5. Pseudomembranous colitis
What are the large bowel disorders?
LLQ ab. pain***, fever, constipation/diarrhea
What is the S/S of diverticulitis?
herniation through muscles of intestinal wall-from low fiber diet, may be asymptomatic bowel rest, no colonoscopy for 6 wks, high fiber diet, wt loss
Describe diverticulitis
c - ulcerative colitis, Chron’s, infectionsr - sepsis & bowel perforation
What are the causes & risks of toxic megacolon?
volvuluscecum & sigmoid most common, may constrict blood flow
What is twisting of the bowel called?
Intussusceptionexcacerbated peristalsis
What is telescoping of the bowel called?
- Gangrene2. Shock3. Perforation
Large bowel obstructions may lead to…?
antibiotic assoc. colitis= C. Diff
Another name for pseudomembranous colitis?
Mucousy diarrhea**/constipationNOT IBS = blood, wt loss, fevers
What is a tell-tale sign of IBS?
congenital -absence of autonomic nerve ganglia, ENS usually affects rectosigmoid regioncomplications - constipation, bacterial growth, diarrhea & enterocolitis
What is Hirschsprungs?
Fe, B12, folate, Vit D & K –anemiaautoimmune
Which substances does Celiac cause a dec. absorption?
Very rare bacterial infection, farmer’s soilS/S - steatorrhea, wasting, edema, endocarditis, uveitis, lymphadenopathy, dementia
What is Whipple’s disease & S/S?
Dumping syndrome small gastric capacity, water pulled into intestine
What disease is from a loss of your pyloric sphincter?
- Stomatitis2. Esophagitis3. Gastritis4. Peptic ulcer disease5. Crohn’s6. Ulcerative colitis7. Enterocolitis8. Diverticulitis
Name the inflammation diseases of GI
- Achalasia2. IBS3. Obstruction4. Volvulus5. Intussusception6. Hirschsprung
Name the motility disorders of GI
- Celiac2. Dumping3. Short Bowel Syndrome
Name the malabsorption disorders of GI
wt. lossdysphagiahoarseness
What are the S/S of esophageal cancers?
most common in old black men, EtOH, tobacco, poor diet, Hx of head/neck radiation
Describe squamous cell carcinoma esophageal cancer
CA of glandsBarrett’s esophagus & other high acid states
Describe adenocarcinoma esophageal cancer
Epigastric mass***
What is a tell-tale sign of gastric cancer?
2nd leading cause of CA death, risk doubles every decadeIBD, ulcerative colitis, Hx adenomatous polyps, 1st degree relative, tobacco, obesity, diet, high fat, low fiberFamilial adenomatous polyposisHereditary non-polyposis colon CAwatch CEA-125***
What are the risk factors for colon cancer?
- Water2. Electrolytes3. Bile acids4. Cholesterol5. Pigment6. Phospholipids
Describe bile composition
digestion of lipids/fattransport waste from liver (bilirubin, IgA, toxins, cholesterol)
What is the function of bile?
FatFemaleFertileFortyFH, Sickle cell disease, TPN, pregnancy
What are the risk factors of gall stones?
70% cholesterolBilirubinCaCO3phosphate
What can gall stones be made of?
Transient cystic obstruction
What is biliary colic?
persistent cystic obstructionRUQ pain to R scapula***, +/- fever, anorexia, dyspepsia, N&V
What is acute cholecystitis & S/S?
- Gangrenous cholecystitis 2. Empyema, Cholecystoenteric fistula, biliary peritonitis/sepsis, cholangitis/ascending cholangitis
Complications of acute cholecystitis
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy 2. Chemodissolution 3. ESWL (shock wave)
Tx acute cholecystitis
US - stones & gb wall thickening, distention into lumen, HIDA scan, maybe CT, MRCA, ERCP
Dx acute cholecystitis
acute cholecystitis
What is characterized by RUQ pain to the R scapula?
cacluli in common bile duct
What is choledocholithiasis?
US, HIDA scan, CT, MRCA, ERCP
How do you diagnose cholelithiasis?
gangrene, empyema, cholecystoenteric fistula, biliary peritonitis/sepsis, cholangitis
What are the complications of cholelithiasis?
cholecystitis & jaundice
What happens if there is an obstruction in the common bile duct?
pancreatitis
What happens if there is an obstruction in the sphincter of oddi or hepatopancreatic duct?
- Critical illness/major surgery 2. Men >50 3. TPN more likely to get complications
Risk factors of Acalculous Cholecystitis
RF 1. IDB - ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s 2. AIDS 3. Fasciola hepatica 4. Males 20-50 S/S 1. RUQ pain 2. Jaundice 3. Fevers 4. Wt loss
Risk factors & S/S Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
inflammation of gall bladder w/o gall stones
What is acalculous cholecystitis?
inflammation & fibrosis of the biliary treemay also involve inra/extrahepatic ductsS/S - RUQ pain, jaundice, fevers, wt loss RF - IBD, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, AIDS, fasciola hepatica
What is primary sclerosing colangitis?
rare, asymptomatic & insidious until late stages, only about 1/5 are found before they metastasize
Describe biliary malignancy
- Amylase - carbs2. Lipase - fat, phospholipase A & lecithinase3. Proenzymes - protein, trypsinogen & others, inactive until duodenum4. Bicarb
What enzymes does the pancreas secrete?
- Obstruction of pancreatic duct - digests itself2. Alcohol3. Biliary obstruction4. HypertriglyceridemiaOthers: meds, sphinter of oddi dysfunction, idiopathic, infections
What are the causes of acute pancreatitis?
From alcoholism 1. Diabetes 2. Malabsorption of fat (Vit A,D,E & K)
Chronic pancreatitis causes?
- Obesity 2. Tobacco use 3. >50 yo 4. Maybe familial, alcohol, diabetes
Risk factors for pancreatic cancer
- Epigastric pain 2. Anorexia 3. Wt loss 4. Maybe jaundice
S/S pancreatic cancer
- CT scan w/ contrast 2. FNA 3. CA 19-9
Dx pancreatic cancer
- Head - whipple 2. Tail - distal pancreatectomy 3. Chemo 4. Maybe radiation
Tx pancreatic cancer
Assessment of severity of Pancreatitis Admission 1. Age >55 2. Glucose >200 3. AST >250 4. LDH >350 5. WBC >16,000 After 48h 1. Hct dec. 10% 2. BUN >1.8 3. Serum Ca 4 6. Est fluid sequestration >6L
Ranson Criteria
- NPO 2. IV hydration 3. Analgesics 4. Maybe abx
Tx acute pancreatitis
20% Pts w/ acute pancreatitis get it, 30% death rate Pseudocysts - collections of digestive enzymes need drained Abscess formation - From liquefaction & necrosis of pancreatic tissue, abx & I&D
Necrotizing pancreatitis
steady & boring epigastric painN/VRanson criteria assesses pancreatitis , Maybe fever, maybe abd distention
S/S of acute pancreatitis?
- Necrotizing2. Pseudocysts - inc. enzymes, needs drained3. Abscess formation - results in liquefaction & necrosis of pancreatic tissue, collections of pus
What are the complications of pancreatitis?