Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Which hematologic complication arises from Wuchereria bancrofti infection?_____

TMP-SMX can be used to treat acute _____ in men

_____ is an intestinal hypomotility without obstruction that results in constipation and decreased flatus

Boerhaave syndrome is usually due to violent _____

_____ Syndrome is a malabsorption disorder caused by a lack of functional small intestine

Ascending cholangitis is usually due to ascending infection with enteric gram-_____ bacteria

What is the first line treatment of pseudomembranous colitis (C. difficile)?_____

Ileus is associated with a distended/tympanic abdomen and _____ bowel sounds

Early stages of anemia of chronic disease cause a _____ (MCV) anemia

Angiodysplasia usually arises in the cecum and _____ colon (right or left) due to high wall tension