Achalasia Correct Answers lack of esophageal peristalsis and
impaired relaxation of lower esophageal spinchter. during
swallowing. Heartburn is a common symptom
Acute gastritis Correct Answers feeling full after eating few
bites, nausea, bloating lack of appetite and black tarry stool
acute gastritis Correct Answers inflammatory changes in
gastric mucosa: Generalized epigastric discomfort heart burn is
common s/s
American academy of family MD for colon cancer screening
Correct Answers 50-85yr
FOBT Q yr
Flex sig Q 5yr
Colo Q 10
American cancer society for colon cancer screening Correct
Answers 45-75
Fit Qyr
FOBT Qyr
Guaic Q yr
Colo Q10
CT Q 5yr
Sigmoidoscopy Q 5
Flex sig Q 5 with Fit Q yr
Antispasmodics for tx of IBS Correct Answers abd caused by
intestinal spasm can be controlled with favorable results. These
, medications are used for postprandial pain and can be treated
with dicyclomine (Bentyl) 10-20mg TID or QID PRN or you
can use Hycocyamine 0.125mg - 0.75mg BID
antidepressants: tricyclic antidepressants and SSRI
Biologic Response Modifiers Correct Answers Infliximab
(Remicaid)
Adalimumab (Humira)
Vedolizumab (Entyvio)
Characteristics of IBS Correct Answers alteration in bowel
habits, abd pain with diarrhea with or without constipation. or
painless diarrhea
Cholecycstitis Correct Answers inflammation of gall bladder
characterized by abd pain n/v and fever
Cholecystitis Correct Answers severe upper R qd pain
accompanied by N/V. Fever is common d/t inflammation and
infection
Cholelithiasis Correct Answers RUQ pain (epigastric) that
radiates to the tip of the scapula on the right side. Described as
intense acute. presence of gall stones and heart burn can be s/s.
Chornic Gastritis Correct Answers inflammation of inner lining
of stomach secondary to mucosal injury usually asymptomatic
but may manifest as epigastric pain, heartburn, N/V and
anorexia and weight loss