Gastroenterology — Flashcards

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

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

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)

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

One criteria for diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is acute _____ abdominal pain that radiates to the back

Esophageal strictures are associated with _____ and GERD

Lactase deficiency may present with _____ and bloating due to anaerobic fermentation of undigested lactose

Modified Glasgow score of ≥ _____ within the first 48 hours is predictive of severe acute pancreatitis.

_____ ulcers present with epigastric pain that worsens with meals

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