Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Hematological complications of hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus) include iron deficiency anemia and _____

What type of diarrhea is caused by Clostridium difficile?_____

_____ cell immunodeficiencies generally predispose to GI giardiasis (B, T, or Granulocyte?)

Helicobacter pylori infection can result in a(n) _____ deficiency (along with iron)

Lead poisoning in adults often presents with _____ pigmentation at the gum-tooth line

What is the most common cause of hematochezia in adults?_____

What is the most common type of kidney stone?_____

Chronic mesenteric ischemia presents with epigastric pain that occurs _____ eating (before or after)

What infection is associated with acalculous cholecystitis? _____

Beta-thalassemia major is associated with extramedullary hematopoiesis, which can be observed on abdominal physical exam as an enlargement of the _____