Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Which blistering skin disorder, pemphigus vulgaris or bullous pemphigoid, may involve the oral mucosa? _____

The anti-SSA and anti-SSB antibodies in Sjogren syndrome are against _____

Osteoarthritis often presents with pain in _____ joints after use (e.g. hip, knees, lower lumbar spine)

The tears in Mallory-Weiss syndrome are caused by a rapid increase in _____ pressure (ex. retching, vomiting)

Why does type 1 diabetes mellitus present with weight loss and decreased muscle mass?_____

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is caused by a _____ of the pancreas or duodenum

What endocrine disorder may be associated with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome? _____

What is the urine osmolality (mOsm/kg) in early postrenal azotemia? _____

Which blistering skin disorder presents with thin-walled bullae that rupture easily? _____

Which demographic is at an increased risk of Listeria monocytogenes infection?_____