Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Anorexia can lead to secondary _____

Hint: MSK

How does SBO initially present? _____

All patients with polymyositis/dermatomyositis should be screened for _____

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly man with dysphagia, regurgitation, halitosis, and aspiration? _____

Orbital cellulitis is most commonly caused by bacterial spread from _____ or _____ sinusitis

What is the likely diagnosis in a homeless patient that presents with confusion, epigastric pain, and blurred vision? Laboratory studies reveal anion gap metabolic acidosis. _____

What head and neck infection is characterized by trismus, muffled voice, and deviation of the uvula on physical exam? _____

_____ = atypical lymphocytes and positive monospot test

Hint: CMV/EBV

Purpuric rash on legs, abdominal pain and arthralgia following URI = _____

Hint: vasculitis

Acute diverticulitis is managed with _____

Hint: treatment