Gastroenterology — Flashcards

_____ is a fungal infection characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules on the trunk.

Which bacteria is characteristically associated with osteomyelitis in sickle cell patients?\n_____ species

Patients with urinary frequency, nocturia, and hesitancy should undergo a(n) _____ to evaluate for hematuria (bladder cancer, stones) and infection

Hint: lab test

What is the underlying pathophysiologic cause of Wernicke encephalopathy? _____

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth = _____ ↓ D-xylose urine levels

Hint: reversible/irreversible

Suspected acute megacolon and cecal dilation to <12 cm may be treated with _____

Hint: 2

Inflammation of subcutaneous fat → painful, erythematous nodules on the shins is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Because of splenomegaly, patients with mononucleosis (EBV) are advised to avoid contact sports (e.g. football) for danger of splenic _____

_____ is associated with risk of autosplenectomy

Hint: Condition

↓ Dietary calcium = _____ risk of calcium oxalate stones