Gastroenterology — Flashcards

_____ (IBD) is characterized by skip lesions, which can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus

Esophageal strictures are associated with _____ and GERD

_____ (IBD) may be associated with positive serum p-ANCA more commonly

Chicago type _____ (spastic achalasia): It is characterised by massive, simultaneous, high-pressure contractions of the distal esophagus

Achlorhydria can result in abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, malabsorption, _____ anemia and infections by vibrio species

What two factors determine if a patient with hepatitis C infection should be treated & what the treatment regimen should be? _____ and the stage of liver disease (i.e. liver fibrosis)

Individuals with H. pylori who are taking _____ may have a false-negative urease test

Best investigation for diagnosing _____ in the GI tract is a rectal biopsy.

In addition to its use as an osmotic laxative, _____ may be used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy

Diverticulosis is related to wall _____ (e.g. constipation, straining, low fiber diet) and obesity