Gastroenterology — Flashcards

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

What is the recommended treatment for lice or scabies? (2) _____

Diabetes, gallstones, steatorrhea and hypochlorhydria is suggestive of _____

Hint: condition

Where is referred pain for acute cholecystitis? _____

_____ causes of chest pain = non-exertional, lasting > 1 hour, postprandial symptoms, associated heartburn/dysphagia, and relieved by antireflux therapy

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

The foul-smelling diarrhea seen in a(n) Giardia infection is due to _____

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

Post-op ileus and paralysis are symptoms of _____

Hint: electrolyte abnormality

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient status-post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery who presents with abdominal bloating, diarrhea, and macrocytic anemia? _____