Gastroenterology — Flashcards

What is the likely underlying etiology in a patient with bronchiectasis predominantly in the upper lobe and sputum cultures positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa? _____

If someone has: - bloody diarrhea - diarrhea lasting more than 3-7 days - immunocompromised - evidence of systemic disease or severe dehydration _____

Hint: next step

Foodborne botulism in adults is associated with ingestion of improperly canned foods and aged _____

What digestive enzyme may be elevated in patients with acute mesenteric ischemia? _____

Autoimmune disease and a constellation of shock, abdominal pain, and fever directly after surgery are suggestive of _____

Patients with _____ GI bleeding often have an elevated blood urea nitrogen

Hint: upper/lower

What is pt. presentation in Boerhaave? _____

Hint: 3

What is the colonoscopy screening recommendation for patients with Lynch syndrome (HNPCC)? _____

Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure include headache that is worse in the _____, nausea/vomiting, and mental status changes

Hint: morning or evening

Patient presents with rapidly progressive limb weakness that ascends following GI/URT infection _____