Gastroenterology — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a 30-year-old woman that presents with recurrent episodes of pneumonia and diarrhea over the past 3 years? History and physical exam are otherwise unremarkable. _____

Large, singular ulcer = _____

Hint: cause

TPN = _____ risk of gallstones

Hint: ↑↓↔

What is the ddx for malignant biliary obstruction? (4) _____

HIV with CD4 < 50, high fever and watery diarrhea is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

What is the next best step in working up iron deficiency anemia in a male or post-menopausal female? _____

How do the following laboratory values typically change in patients with osteomalacia? Calcium: _____ Phosphate: _____ Alkaline phosphatase: _____

Elderly male with high post-void residual (PVR) with absent Achilles tendon reflex is most likely _____

Hint: condition

Most common complication of peptic ulcer disease = _____

Hint: complication

- GERD first step in management = _____ - GERD and alarm symptoms (weight loss, GI bleed) = _____ - GERD and complications (stricture, Barrett's, refractory) = surgery (Nissen fundoplication)