Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1271: Which hematologic complication arises from Loa loa infection?_____

Answer: Eosinophilia

Flashcard 1272: What type of Anthrax presents with cutaneous ulcers with black eschars?_____

Answer: Cutaneous Anthrax

Flashcard 1273: One clinical feature of renal failure is _____, which is a symptomatic clinical syndrome marked by increased nitrogenous waste products in the blood (azotemia)

Answer: uremia

Flashcard 1274: Acute gout may occur with _____ or seafood consumption, which are foods rich in purines

Answer: red meat

Flashcard 1275: Carcinoid syndrome is associated with the rule of _____

Answer: 1/3rds

Flashcard 1276: What characteristic clinical sign is found on palpation of the skin in **gas gangrene** (myonecrosis) caused by *Clostridium perfringens*?

Answer: **Crepitus** (a crackling sensation due to gas production)

Flashcard 1277: What hookworms (2) are associated with iron deficiency anemia?_____

Answer: Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus

Flashcard 1278: What is the first-line treatment for **mild-to-moderate** Babesiosis?

Answer: Atovaquone plus azithromycin

Extra: For **severe** babesiosis, the treatment is **Quinine plus clindamycin**. Severe disease is characterized by high parasitemia (>10%), severe anemia, or organ failure (e.g., renal failure, ARDS). Exchange transfusion may also be indicated in severe cases.

Flashcard 1279: Which blistering skin disorder, pemphigus vulgaris or bullous pemphigoid is more severe?_____

Answer: Pemphigus vulgaris ("vulgaris is vulgar")

Flashcard 1280: Acute gastritis may arise with _____, which presents as multiple stress ulcers secondary to ischemia

Answer: shock