Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Vitamin _____ deficiency is seen in patients with malabsorption, decreased sun exposure, poor diet, and chronic kidney disease

_____ is an obstructive lung disease that may be caused by cystic fibrosis

In patients with IgA deficiency and celiac disease, Ig_____ antibodies against endomysium, tTG, or gliadin are useful for diagnosis

What opening pressure (lumbar puncture) is associated with fungal/TB meningitis? _____

In long-standing postrenal azotemia, the BUN:creatinine ratio is _____ 15

Dengue fever infects the _____

Shigella causes _____ diarrhea (watery or bloody)

Which endocrine pathology predisposes individuals to Candida albicans infection?

What vitamin deficiencies can occur with a Giardia infection?_____

Which infectious skin disorder presents as firm, pink, umbilicated papules? _____