Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Achlorhydria can result in abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, malabsorption, _____ anemia and infections by vibrio species

What two factors determine if a patient with hepatitis C infection should be treated & what the treatment regimen should be? _____ and the stage of liver disease (i.e. liver fibrosis)

Esophageal strictures are associated with _____ and GERD

One criteria for diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is acute _____ abdominal pain that radiates to the back

_____ (IBD) is characterized by skip lesions, which can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus

_____ (IBD) may be associated with positive serum p-ANCA more commonly

Best investigation for diagnosing _____ in the GI tract is a rectal biopsy.

Diverticulosis is related to wall _____ (e.g. constipation, straining, low fiber diet) and obesity

_____ ulcers present with epigastric pain that improves with meals

Individuals with H. pylori who are taking _____ may have a false-negative urease test