Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Boerhaave syndrome is usually due to violent _____

UTI most commonly arises due to _____ infection (ascending or descending)

In addition to post-viral/bacterial infection, Guillain-Barre syndrome also may arise due to _____ or stress

_____ Syndrome is a malabsorption disorder caused by a lack of functional small intestine

What is the first line treatment of pseudomembranous colitis (C. difficile)?_____

What type of gastric ulcer is caused by increased intracranial pressure? _____

Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by _____ % saturation

Lactase deficiency may present with _____ due to the osmostic effects of undigested lactose

Interferon alpha may be used to treat _____ caused by HPV

_____ mesenteric ischemia is typically caused by intestinal hypoperfusion as a result of narrowed vasculature