Gastroenterology US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Gastroenterology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 801: _____ presents with unilateral testicular pain, dysuria, fever/chills, and a scrotal mass; and is caused by E. coli in old people and STDs in young dudes
Answer: Epididymitis
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Flashcard 802: How does a Mallory-Weiss tear present?
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Answer: Bright red bleeding which resolves spontaneously
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Flashcard 803: Small bowel obstruction is characterized by _____-active bowel sounds initially
Answer: hyper
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Flashcard 804: At which age is screening for colorectal cancer recommended in adults?
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Answer: 45 (or 10 years prior to the age of diagnosis of an affected first-degree relative, whichever is earlier)
Extra: Screening for average-risk individuals now starts at age 45 (previously 50) according to updated USPSTF and ACS guidelines.
For those with a first-degree relative diagnosed < 60 years old, screening begins at age 40 or 10 years before the relative's diagnosis, whichever is earlier.
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Flashcard 805: What antibiotic should be started for patients with a first recurrence of C. difficile colitis?
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Answer: Oral vancomycin or fidaxomicin
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Flashcard 806: What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with melena and epigastric abdominal pain that is relieved with eating?
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Answer: Peptic ulcer disease (duodenal ulcer)
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Flashcard 807: CENTOR criteria in adults:
0-1 point(s): _____
2-3 point(s): _____
4 point(s): _____
Answer: No testing / treatment
Extra: In children, a positive rapid antigen detection test (RADT) or throat culture is required before starting antibiotics, regardless of the Centor score, because the prevalence of streptococcal pharyngitis is higher and the risk of viral pharyngitis is also high.
Note: Some guidelines (IDSA) suggest RADT for all adults with a score ≥ 2 and avoid empiric treatment, but board exams often still use the "4 = empiric" rule.
Flashcard 808: Progressive solid dysphagia and chronic heartburn is suggestive of _____
Answer: peptic stricture
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Flashcard 809: Lithium use, chronic bladder discomfort, increased urinary frequency, dyspareunia and negative leukocyte esterase is suggestive of _____
Answer: interstitial cystitis
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Flashcard 810: What 3 tumors can present w/ painless jaundice, palpable GB, and weight loss?
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Answer: Pancreatic (adeno from head), cholangiocarcinoma, ampulla of vater
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