Gastroenterology — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with abdominal pain, dark urine, and hepatic vein thrombosis with evidence of hemolytic anemia on laboratory exam? _____

(+) Carnett sign (pain with abdominal contraction) is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

What test is used to diagnose common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)? _____

Urological imaging (e.g. CT) is used after _____ hours of unsuccessful treatment of pyelonephritis with antibiotics

What is the prophylactic management against rabies for a patient with a pocket pet bite? _____

A critically ill patient is found to have gallbladder wall thickening/distention and pericholecystic fluid without gallstones on imaging studies, what is likely the diagnosis? _____

_____ appears when paralytic ileus hasn't resolved in 5-7 days

What is the mechanism of urge and overflow incontinence in multiple sclerosis? _____

What dietary habits decrease the risk of diverticulosis complications (e.g. hemorrhage, diverticulitis)? _____

What is the next step in management of a patient with diverticulitis complicated by an abscess > 3 cm? _____