Gastroenterology — Flashcards

Esophageal web presents with dysphagia for _____ food

Gustatory hallucinations are rare, but may be seen in _____

A properly functioning marrow responds to anemia by increasing the reticulocyte count to _____%

Which blistering skin disorder presents with thin-walled bullae that rupture easily? _____

What endocrine disorder may be associated with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome? _____

Which demographic is at an increased risk of Listeria monocytogenes infection?_____

What demographic (age group) is associated with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder? _____

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

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is caused by a _____ of the pancreas or duodenum

Gastric ulcers are usually due to _____ (~ 70%)