Gastroenterology — Flashcards

What is the most common cause of gastric outlet obstruction in adults? _____

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

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

Euvolemic hypernatremia is managed with administer _____

Hint: treatment

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

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

_____ 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 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