Gastroenterology — Flashcards

What is the next step after an endoscopic biopsy is positive for gastric adenocarcinoma? _____

What is the most common cause of gastric outlet obstruction in adults? _____

In patients on _____ or prolonged fasting, the normal stimulus for CCK release and gallbladder contraction is absent causing gallbladder stasis

Post-op ileus and paralysis are symptoms of _____

Hint: electrolyte abnormality

_____ causes of chest pain = non-exertional, lasting > 1 hour, postprandial symptoms, associated heartburn/dysphagia, and relieved by antireflux therapy

_____ is a paralytic ileus of the colon that occurs in elderly pts immobilized post-op

Hint: What disease?

What associated symptoms are sometimes present in REM sleep behavior disorder? _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that presents with fever, sore throat, drooling, and muffled voice? The bilateral submandibular area is tender and indurated with palpable crepitus. _____

What is a superficial mucosal tear of esophagus that occurs after forceful retching, usually at GE junction? _____

Conus medullaris syndrome has a(n) _____ onset of bowel/bladder dysfunction compared to cauda equina syndrome

Hint: earlier/later