Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1131: Villous adenomas can cause _____ diarrhea, hypovolemia, and electrolyte abnormalities

Answer: secretory

Flashcard 1132: Which type of esophageal cancer (SCC or adenocarcinoma) is associated with obesity, GERD and Barrett esophagus? _____

Answer: Adenocarcinoma

Flashcard 1133: Interferon alpha may be used to treat _____ caused by HHV-8

Answer: Kaposi sarcoma

Flashcard 1134: Molluscum contagiosum is typically seen in children but can be _____ transmitted in adults

Answer: sexually

Flashcard 1135: What is the most common ulcer complication (both gastric and duodenal)?_____

Answer: Hemorrhage

Flashcard 1136: Paraneoplastic Encephalomyelitis is a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with antibodies against antigens in _____

Answer: Neurons

Flashcard 1137: Which virus caused by bats and raccoons commonly causes dysphagia, muscle spasms, and coma?_____

Answer: Rabies (rhabdovirus)

Flashcard 1138: Adults receiving parenteral nutrition are at high risk for fungal infection with _____

Answer: Candida (candidemia)

Flashcard 1139: What HLA subtype is associated with pernicious anemia? _____

Answer: DR5

Flashcard 1140: Erythema multiforme with involvement of one or more mucous membranes (e.g., oral) and systemic symptoms (e.g., fever) is termed:

Answer: Erythema multiforme major

Extra: Erythema multiforme (EM) is now considered a distinct clinical entity from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS). - **EM Major**: Target lesions with involvement of ≥1 mucous membrane and systemic symptoms. Usually post-infectious (e.g., HSV). - **SJS**: Characterized by extensive skin detachment (<10% BSA) and involvement of ≥2 mucous membranes. Usually drug-induced.