Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Hyperglycemia in a malnourished, elderly patient with bitemporal wasting is highly suggestive of _____

Intermittent solid food dysphagia and history of atopy is suggestive of _____

Hint: diagnosis

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient with chronic constipation, LLQ abdominal pain, fever, and leukocytosis? _____

What acid-base disturbance is classically found in patients with laxative abuse? _____

What is the next best step in evaluating hypovolemic hypotonic hyponatremia? _____

Diabetes, gallstones, steatorrhea and hypochlorhydria is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Where is referred pain for acute cholecystitis? _____

Post-op ileus and paralysis are symptoms of _____

Hint: electrolyte abnormality

What is the next step after an endoscopic biopsy is positive for gastric adenocarcinoma? _____

In patients on _____ or prolonged fasting, the normal stimulus for CCK release and gallbladder contraction is absent causing gallbladder stasis