IBD — Flashcards

Flashcard 91: Reactive arthritis is characterized by a triad of _____, _____, and _____

Answer: conjunctivitis

Flashcard 92: Ulcerative colitis = _____\nCrohn's disease (colonic involvement) = _____

Answer: Start 8 yrs after diagnosis; q1-3y surveillance

Extra: Surveillance typically involves colonoscopy every 1-3 years. \n\nNote: Patients with comorbid Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) require annual screening starting immediately at the time of IBD diagnosis.

Flashcard 93: Smoking results in: _____ risk for Crohn disease _____ risk for Ulcerative colitis

Answer: ↑

Flashcard 94: Which arthritis is characterized by non-inflammatory synovial fluid (WBC < 2000/mm3)? _____

Answer: Osteoarthritis

Flashcard 95: Which sex is more commonly affected by seronegative spondyloarthritis? _____

Answer: Men

Flashcard 96: Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by a "_____" appearance on X-ray.

Answer: bamboo spine

Flashcard 97: What is the recommended treatment for a patient with a 4 mm kidney stone (first episode)? _____

Answer: Hydration (> 2 L fluid intake daily)

Flashcard 98: _____ antibody is specific for rheumatoid arthritis

Answer: Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP)

Flashcard 99: Asthma or CF and productive cough and eosinophilia / ↑ IgE levels is suggestive of _____

Answer: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

Flashcard 100: In Crohn's disease, _____ absorption is often compromised resulting in its binding to free calcium in the lumen of the GI tract

Answer: fatty acid