Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Achalasia causes progressive dysphagia _____

Hint: T/F

Latent tuberculosis infections should be screened in what populations: _____

Hint: Very generalized

Acute leukemia may present acutely with symptoms of _____, thrombocytopenia, and/or neutropenia

Sister Mary Joseph nodule is seen in _____

Hint: condition

Which parasite commonly affects the webspace of the fingers and feet? _____

Sudden onset pain with pain out of proportion (POOP) +/- bloody stool = _____

Hint: cause of pain

Fecal impaction can cause fecal _____ due to obstruction of fecal flow in the rectum

What is the classic cause of pseudoappendicitis?\n_____

What cancer presents with **jaundice** and **FOBT (+)** with a negative colonoscopy? _____

What are important alarm symptoms in suspected meningitis? (4) _____