Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Post-op ileus and paralysis are symptoms of _____

Hint: electrolyte abnormality

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

_____ is a paralytic ileus of the colon that occurs in elderly pts immobilized post-op

Hint: What disease?

What is a superficial mucosal tear of esophagus that occurs after forceful retching, usually at GE junction? _____

What associated symptoms are sometimes present in REM sleep behavior disorder? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that presents with fever, sore throat, drooling, and muffled voice? The bilateral submandibular area is tender and indurated with palpable crepitus. _____

Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is associated with increased risk of breast, _____, and gynecologic cancers

Patient presents with painful blue fingers/toes and hemolytic anemia _____

If gonorrhea/chlamydia is suspected, then treat _____

Hint: empirically/after culture comes back

MS can lead to urge incontinence due to detrusor muscle _____activity MS can lead to overflow incontinence due to detrusor muscle _____activity