Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

People who have had a C. diff infection should stay away from work or school until they have been diarrhoea free for _____

Hint: Time

C. diff is a gram-_____

Hint: Gram status + Shape

What is the diagnostic test for C. diff infection? _____

Blood tests will often show _____ in C. diff infection

Aside from antibiotics, what other medication increases risk of C. diff? _____

Hint: Drug group

What is the management of life-threatening C. diff? _____ & Oral vancomycin AND IV metronidazole

What is the management of recurrent C. diff within _____? Stop current ABX if possible & Oral fidaxomicin

Hint: Timeframe

Historically, it was thought that _____ was responsible for causing C. diff infections Currently the no. 1 cause of C. diff infections is 2nd and 3rd generation cephalosporins

Hint: ABX

~90% of pancreatic cancers are _____, most of which develop in the head of the pancreas

Hint: type

What is the management for small bowel obstruction caused by hernias? _____