Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Flashcard 211: Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by _____ serum iron

Answer: decreased

Extra: Other:

Flashcard 212: Common infectious causes of acute prostatitis in older adults include _____ and _____

Answer: E. coli

Flashcard 213: Gastric ulcers present with epigastric pain that _____ with meals

Answer: worsens

Extra: * due to increased gastrin-mediated acid secretion Atlas:

Flashcard 214: Ischemic colitis typically presents with _____ abdominal pain followed by hematochezia

Answer: crampy

Extra: Ischemic colitis is usually caused by transient systemic hypotension (non-occlusive ischemia) and involves the colon. Note: **Chronic mesenteric ischemia** (small bowel) is the condition classically associated with **postprandial** abdominal pain ("intestinal angina") and weight loss. General principle: Ischemia (decreased flow) typically causes pain, while infarction (tissue death) results in mucosal sloughing and hematochezia.

Flashcard 215: When does common variable immunodeficiency typically present? _____

Answer: After age 2

Flashcard 216: Clostridium perfringens can result in a crepitus and _____ upon palpation of the infected area of skin

Answer: crackling

Flashcard 217: Polyuria is associated with _____ incontinence

Answer: overflow

Flashcard 218: Neurocysticercosis due to Taenia solium eggs can present with _____ and hydrocephalus

Answer: seizures

Flashcard 219: What is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism? _____

Answer: Parathyroid adenoma (>80%)

Extra: * extends via local invasion or metastasis Atlas:

Flashcard 220: Vitamin B12 deficiency presents with _____ and subacute combined degeneration (neurologic symptoms)

Answer: paresthesias