Gastroenterology — Flashcards

How does gastrin secretion change with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome? _____

The low LES pressure in scleroderma predisposes to _____ and dysphagia

Eosinophilic esophagitis classically presents with dysphagia and food impaction in response to _____

Vaginal delivery, prostate surgery / hysterectomy, post-menopausal state, obesity increase risk for _____ incontinence

Pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae is caused by enteric flora that are _____

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may present with chronic cough and adult-onset _____

Vitamin B12 deficiency is characterized by _____ neutrophils

What type of hernia increases risk of developing GERD? _____

Does acute pyelonephritis typically present with systemic signs (e.g. fever, chills)? _____

_____ sprue is characterized by damage to small bowel villi due to an unknown organism, resulting in malabsorption