Gastroenterology — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a homeless patient that presents with confusion, epigastric pain, and blurred vision? Laboratory studies reveal anion gap metabolic acidosis. _____

How does SBO initially present? _____

Which pathogen responsible for acute diarrhea presents with myalgias, malaise, and nausea/vomiting? _____

Anorexia can lead to secondary _____

Hint: MSK

Orbital cellulitis is most commonly caused by bacterial spread from _____ or _____ sinusitis

What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly man with dysphagia, regurgitation, halitosis, and aspiration? _____

UTI with sterile pyuria suggests _____ due to Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Purpuric rash on legs, abdominal pain and arthralgia following URI = _____

Hint: vasculitis

What head and neck infection is characterized by trismus, muffled voice, and deviation of the uvula on physical exam? _____

_____ is a biliary disease that involves the presence of gallstones in the common bile duct