AG-ACNP II: GI- Questions and Answers
Abdominal x-ray to assess for free air or bowel dilation, chest x-ray for elevated diaphragm, and
CT or US for ascites or mass
What diet is recommended for pancreatitis patients when resumed? Correct Ans-Start slow
with clear liquids, then bland with low fat and high protein
What differentiates Crohn's from UC? Correct Ans-Crohn's is transmural: it doesn't just affect
the mucosae lining, it can be found in several locations of the GI system
What electrolyte derangements are specific to pancreatitis? Correct Ans-Hypocalcemia and
potassium imbalances
What else should you suspect in conjunction with cholecystitis if a serum amylase is >500?
Correct Ans-Pancreatitis
What is CAMO? Correct Ans-H. pylori PUD treatment:
C-larithromycin
A-moxicillin
M-etronidazole
O-meprazole
, What is mesenteric ischemia? Correct Ans-Failure of blood supply of the mesentery to carry
enough oxygen to meet intestinal needs
What is pancreatitis? Correct Ans-The acute inflammatory autodigestion of the pancreas
What is the best diagnostic of choice for appendicitis? Correct Ans-CT of abdomen
What is the best preventative treatment for Crohn's? Correct Ans-Cessation of smoking
What is the cure for HBV? Correct Ans-None, only remission
Rest, fluids, comfort
What is the difference between an ERCP and MRCP? Correct Ans-ERCP is INVASIVE and
can diagnose as well as treat, an MRCP is non-invasive and does not treat
What is the initial presentation of appendicitis? Correct Ans-Vague, periumbilical pain, before
progressing to RLQ pain
What is the mainstay treatment for Celiac Disease? Correct Ans-Removal of all wheat, rye,
and barley products
Abdominal x-ray to assess for free air or bowel dilation, chest x-ray for elevated diaphragm, and
CT or US for ascites or mass
What diet is recommended for pancreatitis patients when resumed? Correct Ans-Start slow
with clear liquids, then bland with low fat and high protein
What differentiates Crohn's from UC? Correct Ans-Crohn's is transmural: it doesn't just affect
the mucosae lining, it can be found in several locations of the GI system
What electrolyte derangements are specific to pancreatitis? Correct Ans-Hypocalcemia and
potassium imbalances
What else should you suspect in conjunction with cholecystitis if a serum amylase is >500?
Correct Ans-Pancreatitis
What is CAMO? Correct Ans-H. pylori PUD treatment:
C-larithromycin
A-moxicillin
M-etronidazole
O-meprazole
, What is mesenteric ischemia? Correct Ans-Failure of blood supply of the mesentery to carry
enough oxygen to meet intestinal needs
What is pancreatitis? Correct Ans-The acute inflammatory autodigestion of the pancreas
What is the best diagnostic of choice for appendicitis? Correct Ans-CT of abdomen
What is the best preventative treatment for Crohn's? Correct Ans-Cessation of smoking
What is the cure for HBV? Correct Ans-None, only remission
Rest, fluids, comfort
What is the difference between an ERCP and MRCP? Correct Ans-ERCP is INVASIVE and
can diagnose as well as treat, an MRCP is non-invasive and does not treat
What is the initial presentation of appendicitis? Correct Ans-Vague, periumbilical pain, before
progressing to RLQ pain
What is the mainstay treatment for Celiac Disease? Correct Ans-Removal of all wheat, rye,
and barley products
