Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Acute gastritis is especially common among _____ and patients taking daily NSAIDs (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis patients)

Temporary lactase deficiency may be seen after small bowel _____

Cardiogenic shock, septic shock, and hypovolemia may cause _____ due to to poor perfusion of the colon

Proximal renal tubular acidosis may be caused by _____ inhibitors, aminoglycosides, and lead

Chronic diarrhea (metabolic acidosis) may precipitate _____ kidney stones due to increased H+ excretion

What is the likely diagnosis in a 40-pack year smoker with symptomatic hypercalcemia (>14 mg/dL) with polyuria, constipation, nausea and low PTH? _____

What country consumes a large amount of smoked meats in their diet, resulting high rates of intestinal gastric cancer? _____

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) eventually heals with fibrosis; perianal involvement may result in rectal _____

A(n) negative monospot test with symptoms of infectious mononucleosis suggests _____ infection

What non-specific antibodies may be associated with Sjögren's syndrome? _____

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