Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Flashcard 681: What type of abdominal pain is associated with sudden onset severe pain that is out of proportion to PE? _____

Answer: Ischemia

Flashcard 682: Duodenal ulcers located in the _____ duodenum may rupture, leading to bleeding from the gastroduodenal artery

Answer: posterior

Flashcard 683: What are the initial steps in the management of irritable bowel syndrome? (2)\n_____

Answer: Loperamide and Low FODMAP diet

Extra: Dietary modification (Low FODMAP) is first-line for all IBS subtypes. Loperamide is used for symptomatic control in diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D).

Flashcard 684: Adenovirus commonly causes viral _____ of the eye.

Answer: conjunctivitis

Flashcard 685: What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with extensive alcohol use who presents with severe retrosternal pain and subcutaneous emphysema after vomiting? _____

Answer: Esophageal perforation (Boerhaave syndrome)

Flashcard 686: What is the management for acute flares of rheumatoid arthritis? _____

Answer: Glucocorticoids

Flashcard 687: What viral testing should be offered to a patient with fever, generalized maculopapular rash, and generalized nontender lymphadenopathy? _____

Answer: HIV testing

Flashcard 688: Does celiac disease affect the integrity or absorptive capacity of the small intestinal mucosa? _____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 689: What is the initial management for Ménière disease? _____

Answer: Lifestyle adjustments

Flashcard 690: _____ conjunctivitis is characterized by burning, gritty sensation

Answer: Viral

Extra: Viral conjunctivitis is commonly caused by adenovirus and typically presents with a gritty sensation and watery discharge.