Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Can C. difficile cause occult blood in the stool? _____

How do the following laboratory values change in primary hyperparathyroidism? PTH: Increased Ca2+: _____ Phosphorus: _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a female with bladder pain that is relieved with voiding, as well as dyspareunia, urinary frequency/urgency, and normal urinalysis? _____

Iron deficiency anemia is most commonly caused by excessive _____ in young females

Pemphigus Vulgaris Cause: _____ Sx: _____ Nikolsky Dx +Bx: _____ Tx: _____ Epidemiology: ages _____

Cough, rhinorrhea, conjunctivitis, oral ulcers are symptoms of _____ pharyngitis

Hint: viral/bacterial

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with episodes of dysphagia, regurgitation, and chest pain with radiation to the back that is precipitated by emotional stress? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in an adolescent with recurrent kidney stones, hexagonal crystals on urinalysis, and a (+) urinary cyanide nitroprusside test? _____

What is the first step in the treatment of acute upper GI bleed (e.g. variceal hemorrhage) in a patient with a normal airway/breathing? _____

In addition to bilateral parotitis, mumps may also present with _____, aseptic meningitis, and pancreatitis