Gastroenterology — Flashcards

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

All patients with polymyositis/dermatomyositis should be screened for _____

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

Which pathogen responsible for acute diarrhea presents with myalgias, malaise, and nausea/vomiting? _____

How does SBO initially present? _____

UTI with sterile pyuria suggests _____ due to Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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

Hint: vasculitis

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

Which fluid replacement therapeutic is often the standard maintenance fluid? _____ with the 100/50/20 rule.