Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Flashcard 271: What affect does splenic sequestration crisis have on serum hemoglobin and hematocrit? _____

Answer: Decreased (normocytic anemia)

Flashcard 272: Colorectal cancer is the _____ most common cancer by incidence and mortality

Answer: 3rd

Flashcard 273: _____ is characterized by delayed gastric emptying without mechanical obstruction

Answer: Gastroparesis

Flashcard 274: What endocrine pathology is associated with the loss of β cells and "β cell burnout"? _____

Answer: Type II DM

Extra: * less important than beta cell dysfunction

Flashcard 275: Does Acanthosis Nigricans typically present as a paraneoplastic syndrome? _____

Answer: No

Flashcard 276: What treatment for SCID is curative? _____

Answer: Bone marrow transplant

Flashcard 277: Diphyllobothrium latum is a helminth that can result in _____ due to _____ deficiency

Answer: megaloblastic anemia

Flashcard 278: Major risk factors for parotitis include dehydration, _____ (elderly postoperative patients), and anti-cholinergics

Answer: intubation

Flashcard 279: Disinfestation of Scabies is achieved by laundering clothing and bedding in _____ water

Answer: hot

Flashcard 280: Helicobacter pylori infection can result in a(n) _____ anemia

Answer: iron deficiency