Gastroenterology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Gastroenterology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Gastroenterology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 191: Which Herpesvirus infection can result in Cauda equina syndrome in HIV/AIDS patients?
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Answer: CMV
Extra:
Watch Cytomegalovirus (Herpesviridae) [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-microbiology/units/medical-microbiology-viruses/videos/medical-microbiology-viruses-dna-viruses-cytomegalovirus-herpesviridae?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease?ref=anki
Flashcard 192: What is the most common cause of urinary tract obstruction in adults and can cause unilateral hydronephrosis?
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Answer: Urolithiasis
Extra:
Watch Hydronephrosis & Urinary Tract Obstruction [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-renal/videos/medical-pathophysiology-renal-urinary-tract-obstruction-hydronephrosis-and-urinary-tract-obstruction?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/renal?ref=anki
Flashcard 193: What demographic is commonly associated with diverticulosis?
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Answer: Older adults (risk increases with age)
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* Old man signifying age group of diverticulosis
Watch Large Bowel & Appendiceal Disorders [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-gi/videos/medical-pathophysiology-gi-colorectal-and-anal-disorders-large-bowel-and-appendiceal-disorders?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/gastroenterology/videos/colorectal-pathology?index=6]
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Atlas:
Flashcard 194: Patients with a first-degree relative diagnosed with colon cancer at age < 60 should be screened via colonoscopy starting at age _____ or starting 10 years prior to their relative's presentation
Answer: 40
Extra: High-risk screening (FDR < 60 or ≥ 2 FDRs at any age): Colonoscopy at age 40 or 10 years before the relative's diagnosis, whichever comes first. Repeat every 5 years.
Note: If the single FDR was ≥ 60, screening typically starts at age 40 (or 45) and repeats every 10 years (average risk interval).
Flashcard 195: Rabies virus can present with _____ muscle spasms, causing dysphagia
Answer: pharyngeal
Extra:
Watch Rabies virus (Rhabdoviridae) [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-microbiology/units/medical-microbiology-viruses/videos/medical-microbiology-viruses-rna-viruses-negative-sense-rabies-virus-rhabdoviridae?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/neurology/videos/invasive-spinal-cord-disease?index=4]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/infectious-disease?ref=anki
Flashcard 196: Gastrinomas may cause _____ disease due to elevated gastrin levels
Answer: peptic ulcer
Extra:
* due to elevated gastrin levels
Watch Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-endocrine/videos/medical-pathophysiology-endocrine-thyroid-and-parathyroid-multiple-endocrine-neoplasia-men?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/endocrine?ref=anki
Flashcard 197: What demographic is classically affected by primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)?
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Answer: Middle-aged men (classically with IBD)
Extra:
* 90% have underlying IBD (mainly ulcerative colitis)
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/gastroenterology/videos/pancreatic-and-biliary-pathology?index=7]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/gastroenterology/cirrhosis/acquire?ref=anki
Atlas:
Flashcard 198: Anal carcinoma presents with proctitis with _____ and bloody discharge
Answer: tenesmus
Extra:
* Proctitis= inflammation of the tissue lining the inner rectum
Watch Anorectal Disorders [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-gi/videos/medical-pathophysiology-gi-colorectal-and-anal-disorders-anorectal-disorders?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]
https://onlinemeded.org?ref=anki
Flashcard 199: Which protozoal complication can present with megacolon and megaesophagus?
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Answer: Chagas disease (Trypanosoma cruzi)
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/microbiology/protozoa/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 200: Exogenous ADH is useful in the management of _____ bleeding by reducing portal hypertension (via action on V1 receptors)
Answer: esophageal variceal
Extra:
Sketchy Pharmacology: Thyroid, Pituitary, & Adrenal
Watch ADH, DDAVP, ADH receptor antagonists [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pharmacology/units/medical-pharmacology-gi-endocrine/videos/medical-pharmacology-gi-and-endocrine-hypothalamic-and-pituitary-adh-ddavp-adh-receptor-antagonists?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]
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