Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1151: Acute mesenteric ischemia may present with _____ stool

Answer: currant jelly

Extra: The classic early presentation of acute mesenteric ischemia is **pain out of proportion to physical exam**. 'Currant jelly' stool is more commonly associated with intussusception, but can occur in late-stage AMI.

Flashcard 1152: Erythema multiforme with involvement of one or more mucous membranes (e.g., oral) and systemic symptoms (e.g., fever) is termed:

Answer: Erythema multiforme major

Extra: Erythema multiforme (EM) is now considered a distinct clinical entity from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS). - **EM Major**: Target lesions with involvement of ≥1 mucous membrane and systemic symptoms. Usually post-infectious (e.g., HSV). - **SJS**: Characterized by extensive skin detachment (<10% BSA) and involvement of ≥2 mucous membranes. Usually drug-induced.

Flashcard 1153: Which skin disorder begins as a "Herald patch" followed days later by other scaly, erythematous plaques in a "Christmas tree" distribution on the trunk?_____

Answer: Pityriasis rosea

Flashcard 1154: What is the inheritance of all multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndromes?_____

Answer: Autosomal dominant

Flashcard 1155: What microcytic anemia is associated with an increased RDW? _____

Answer: Iron deficiency anemia

Flashcard 1156: _____ is an anemia associated with cancer and chronic inflammation

Answer: Anemia of chronic disease

Flashcard 1157: Gallbladder hypomotility is associated with what kind of gallstone?_____

Answer: Cholesterol gallstones

Flashcard 1158: Does bullous pemphigoid typically involve the oral mucosa? _____

Answer: No

Flashcard 1159: What is the treatment for neurocysticercosis Taenia solium infection?_____

Answer: Albendazole + corticosteroids

Flashcard 1160: Celiac disease is associated with _____ bone density

Answer: decreased