Gastroenterology — Flashcards

One cause of vitamin B12 deficiency is _____ anemia, which is characterized by lack of intrinsic factor

HIV + retinitis and esophagitis/colitis = _____

Hint: viral infection

Hematochezia is usually pathognomonic of _____ GI bleeding, but can also be found in patients with heavy _____ GI bleeding

What imaging modality is used to confirm a diagnosis of duodenal hematoma? _____

Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia is managed with _____

Hint: treatment

CA-125 has high specificity in premenopausal women _____

Hint: T/F

Goals of treatment for DKA include: IV _____ (restore blood volume) IV _____ (restore glucose and stop ketogenesis) Replace [_____] if < 5.2

_____ may cause a generalized lymphadenopathy

Hint: Mono/Strep

Recurrent RUQ/epigastric pain with ↑ AST/ALT/ALP without stones visualized and worsened with opioids is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

How are _____ patients prone to aspiration of oropharyngeal anaerobic bacteria? Swallowing dysfunction