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Gastric ulcers are usually due to _____ (~ 70%)

A GI infection causing bacteria that can cause a Leukemoid Reaction is _____

Disorders of primary hemostasis present with symptoms of mucosal bleeding, such as _____ (most common overall symptom)

What is the the treatment for a glucagonoma?_____

Which type of duodenal ulcer (anterior or posterior) is more commonly associated with hemorrhage? _____

Acute gastritis may arise with _____, which presents as multiple stress ulcers secondary to ischemia

_____ -sided colorectal carcinoma presents with colicky pain and hematochezia (stool)

What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?

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What are the characteristic findings and complications of Hypertriglyceridemia (Hyperlipidemia type IV)?

GI bleeding (upper and lower) US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards

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GI bleeding (upper and lower) Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: Gastric ulcers are usually due to _____ (~ 70%)

Answer: H. pylori

Flashcard 2: A GI infection causing bacteria that can cause a Leukemoid Reaction is _____

Answer: Clostridium Difficile

Flashcard 3: Disorders of primary hemostasis present with symptoms of mucosal bleeding, such as _____ (most common overall symptom)

Answer: epistaxis

Flashcard 4: What is the the treatment for a glucagonoma?_____

Answer: Octreotide (somatostatin analog) or surgery

Flashcard 5: Which type of duodenal ulcer (anterior or posterior) is more commonly associated with hemorrhage? _____

Answer: Posterior

Flashcard 6: Acute gastritis may arise with _____, which presents as multiple stress ulcers secondary to ischemia

Answer: shock

Flashcard 7: _____ -sided colorectal carcinoma presents with colicky pain and hematochezia (stool)

Answer: Left

Flashcard 8: What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?

Answer: A common benign condition in aging men characterized by nodular hyperplasia of the periurethral (lateral and middle) lobes of the prostate, leading to bladder outlet obstruction.

Extra: - **Symptoms:** Urinary frequency, nocturia, hesitancy, weak stream, dysuria. - **Diagnosis:** Digital Rectal Exam (smooth, firm, elastic enlargement), PSA (may be slightly elevated). - **Treatment:** - α1-antagonists (e.g., Tamsulosin) to relax smooth muscle. - 5α-reductase inhibitors (e.g., Finasteride) to decrease prostate size. - Surgery (TURP) if refractory. - **Complications:** Hypertrophy of the bladder, hydronephrosis, UTIs. - **Pathology:** Hyperplasia (increased cell number), NOT hypertrophy.

Flashcard 9: vertigo

Answer: sensation of spinning while stationary; subtype of "dizziness" but distinct from "lightheadedness"

Flashcard 10: What are the characteristic findings and complications of Hypertriglyceridemia (Hyperlipidemia type IV)?

Answer: - Elevated VLDL and TG - Risk of pancreatitis

Extra: Pathophysiology: Hepatic overproduction of VLDL. Inheritance: Autosomal Dominant (AD). Clinical note: Often does not cause xanthomas (unlike types I, II, III). High risk of acute pancreatitis when TGs >1000 mg/dL.

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Study 10 flashcards on GI bleeding (upper and lower) for USMLE Internal Medicine. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Gastroenterology. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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