Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Clostridium difficile is a nosocomial infection that commonly follows _____ use

Acute gout may occur with _____ or seafood consumption, which are foods rich in purines

Anemia of chronic disease is characterized by _____ ferritin

Lynch syndrome was previously known as _____

Duodenal ulcers rarely may be due to _____ syndrome

Duodenal ulcers are almost always due to _____ (~ 90%) and why?

_____ cholecystitis is due to gallbladder stasis, hypoperfusion, or infection (no obstruction); seen in critically ill patients

What GI symptoms (2) are associated with uremia (renal failure)?_____

Hyper-IgM syndrome results in recurrent _____ infections, especially at mucosal sites

What hookworms (2) are associated with iron deficiency anemia?_____