Gastroenterology — Flashcards

What is the treatment for an immunocompetent patient with suppurative sialadenitis? _____

What is the cause of pernicious anemia? _____

Cystic fibrosis may present with _____ polyps and nail clubbing

Metabolic acidosis is managed with checking the _____

Hint: next step

Retrosternal burning pain (heartburn) that worsens at night / lying down and coughing/wheezing/hoarseness = _____

All patients with severe, ongoing _____ and altered mental status should be intubated for airway protection

Suspect _____ in a postmenopausal women/any man w/ an iron-def anemia or any aged pt. with change in stool caliber

Severe nutritional depletion is identified by: - _____% loss of body weight over a couple of months; - Serum _____ < 3 - _____ to skin antigens - Serum transferrin < 200 mg/L

Hemolysis (sickle cell / thalassemia) = ↑ risk of _____

Hint: gallstones

What viral testing should be offered to a patient with skin rash, fever, arthralgias, lymphadenopathy, chronic diarrhea, and mucosal ulcerations? _____