Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Plasmapheresis is used in the management of autoimmune hemolytic anemia due to _____ agglutinin disease

Hint: cold or warm

Suspected duodenal ulcer is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

How long until ARDS usually evolves in a patient after the inciting event? _____

Right-sided diverticulosis = _____ Left-sided diverticulosis = _____

Hint: bleed/infected

AIN causes: _____ Infxn (pyelo) Infiltrative (sarcoid, amyloid, multiple myeloma)

What is the effect of Hyper-IgM syndrome on neutrophil count? _____

What is the most common complication peptic ulcer disease? _____ Second most common complication? _____

Urinary Chloride in Metabolic Alkalosis: Vomiting + Nasogastric aspiration = metabolic alkalosis and _____ urinary [Cl] = _____ 1° hyperaldosteronism = metabolic alkalosis and _____ urinary [Cl] = saline _____

Hint: ↑/↓

Does achalasia result in dysphagia to solids, liquids, or both? _____

Uncomplicated diverticulitis = _____ antibiotics

Hint: PO/IV