Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Gastroenterology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards

Master Gastroenterology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.

Gastroenterology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Answer:

Extra: nodular enlargement of the periurethral (lateral and middle) lobes of the prostate, compressing the urethraurinary frequency, nocturia, difficulty starting/stopping flos, dysuriaincreased: free prostate-specific antigen (PSA)α1-antagonists (terazosin, tamsulosin); finasteridemen >50 y/ohyperplasia, NOT hypertrophyif untreated may lead to distention and hypertrophy of bladder, hydronephrosis, UTIs

Flashcard 2: vertigo

Answer: sensation of spinning while stationary; subtype of "dizziness" but distinct from "lightheadedness"

Flashcard 3: hypertriglyceridemia (hyperlipidemia type IV)

Answer:

Extra: defect in production of VLDLpancreatitiselevated VLDL and TGAD

Flashcard 4: _____ is a cancer caused by HPV in HIV patients that often presents at the anus (in MSMs) or the cervix

Answer: Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Flashcard 5: _____ is a group of disorders of the renal tubules that lead to normal anion gap (hyperchloremic) metabolic acidosis

Answer: Renal tubular acidosis

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Flashcard 6: Which cause(s) of painful genital ulceration present with painful inguinal lymph nodes? _____

Answer: Chancroid (H. ducreyi)

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Flashcard 7: Vitamin B12 deficiency may result in _____ paresis due to damage to the lateral corticospinal tract of the spinal cord

Answer: spastic

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Flashcard 8: Which parasitic infection can present with cysts in the brain? _____

Answer: Neurocysticercosis (Taenia solium)

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Flashcard 9: The Whipple's triad help confirm symptomatic hypoglycemia - low blood ___ - _ of hypoglycemia - resolution of symptoms after normalization of ___ levels

Answer: glucose

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Flashcard 10: The tears in Mallory-Weiss syndrome are caused by a rapid increase in _____ pressure (ex. retching, vomiting)

Answer: intraabdominal

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About Gastroenterology Flashcards for USMLE

These Gastroenterology flashcards are designed for USMLE Internal Medicine preparation, using active recall to help you retain high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, and commonly tested facts. Each card prompts you to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing notes, which research shows leads to significantly better exam performance.

The 1479 cards in this deck cover the most important topics in Gastroenterology, including key mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and clinical pearls that frequently appear in USMLE examinations. Cards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically.

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How do flashcards help with USMLE preparation?

Flashcards use active recall — instead of passively re-reading notes, you retrieve information from memory. Research shows this builds stronger, longer-lasting memories and is one of the most effective study strategies for medical exams like USMLE.

How many Gastroenterology flashcards are available?

There are currently 1479 flashcards for Gastroenterology under Internal Medicine, organised by chapter. New cards are added regularly to cover the latest USMLE syllabus.

Can I study Gastroenterology flashcards by chapter?

Yes. The flashcards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically. Scroll down to the "Study by Chapter" section to pick a chapter.

What topics do these Internal Medicine flashcards cover?

The cards cover high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and commonly tested facts from Gastroenterology. They mirror the depth and style of USMLE questions.

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