Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Infectious esophagitis is typically seen in _____ patients

Poliovirus causes _____ deep tendon reflexes

What connective tissue disease is associated with esophageal dysmotility? _____

If a patient with ACTH-dependent Cushing syndrome has no cortisol suppression following a high-dose dexamethasone suppression test (8mg), the most likely cause of their syndrome is _____

Does cystitis typically present with systemic signs (e.g. fever)? _____

Which obstructive lung disease is associated with secondary (AA) amyloidosis?_____

Which type of gastric carcinoma (diffuse or intestinal) is associated with a Sister Mary Joseph nodule? _____

Compared to Cryptosporidium causing watery diarrhea, _____ causes floating, fatty, foul-smelling steatorrhea

Menetrier disease is characterized by excess mucus production with resultant _____ loss

Dormant HSV-1 virus may be reactivated by _____ and sunlight, leading to an episode of oral herpes