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Average Weight: >20% =>
obese
Average Weight:
Females:
medium and large frames
5:ft: 100lb. + 5lb/in
Medium Frame: + 15lb
Large Frame: + 30lb
Average Weight: Males
medium and large frames
5ft: 106lb + 6lb/in
Medium Frame: + 15lb
Large Frame: + 30lb
Foregut
where does it begin and end?
blood supply
ligament
lips to duodenum (ligament of Treitz) <~ celiac artery
Midgut
start and end
important feature
blood supply
duodenum to transverse colon (splenic flexure) <~SMA
Hindgut
start and end
blood supply
transverse colon to rectum <~ IMA
what CN is the sensory input of the Cephalic Phase?
CN10 = sensory input
function of the limbic and cerebrum
Limbic System: controls urges
Cerebrum: can override the limbic system
Pineal Gland: function and what hormone does it respond to?
tells you what time of day it is; responds to 5-HT (made ofTrp)
why does warm milk, turkey: make you fall asleep?
Warm milk, turkey: Trp => Melatonin
describe the melatonin levels during day and night.
increase melatonin at night, decrease during day due to bright light
Rhythms of the Day: what happens during these hours:
• 1st 8 hours
• 2nd 8 hours
• 3rd 8 hours
• 1st 8 hours: Catabolism => exercise in the morning to burn most fat
• 2nd 8 hours: Mixture of catabolism and anabolism
• 3rd 8 hours: Anabolism, melatonin is high
BMI:
weight (kg)/ surface area(nl)
<18:
>25:
>30:
>40:
BMI:
weight (kg)/ surface area(nl)
<18: underweight
>25: overweight
>30: obese
>40: gastric bypass surgery
how does progesterone increase hunger
Progesterone: similar to the amino acid sequence of
testosterone = > increases hunger
how does sympathetics affect hunger
Sympathetics => can't eat "GI Signs of Dating"
where is the Hunger center located?
what stimulates it?
>>lateral nucleus of the hypothalamus
>>Low glucose/ sight of food => increased firing of hunger center
what happens when there is a lesion
to the lateral nucleus of the
hypothalamus and Tx:
Anorexia Nervosa (20% below normal weight)
Tx: Amitriptyline
what neurotransmitter and hormone does stimulates the hunger
NE and 5-HT stimulate this center 20% of the time
where is the saiety center located
medial nucleus of the hypothalamus
what happens if there is a lesion to the saiety center?
>>Bulimia=> knuckle abrasion
loss of teeth enamel, metabolic alkalosis, hypokalemia

>>Prader-Willi =>hyperphagia
why does gastric bypass and stomach cancer produce early siety?
High glucose/ gastric stretch -=> increased-firing of satiety center
Ex: Gastric bypass => stomach stretches sooner to produce satiety
• Ex: CA on stomach wall stretches it resulting in weight loss
what NT and hormones stimulate the satiety center.
NE and 5-HT stimulate this center 80% of the time
How Saliva is made:
1° saliva: take up isotonic plasma (salivary duct is impermeable to water)
2° saliva: hypotonic, more K (Na/K pump), more HC03- (Cl/HC03 pump)
Solid Dysphagia:
• Schatzki's rings
• cancer
Saliva Components: (4) and describe its functions
• Lysozyme: detergent to impair adhesion to teeth
• IgA: protection against encapsulated bacteria
• Salivary amylase: carbohydrate digestion
• Bicarb: neutralizes acidic food
Solid+ Liquid Dysphagia: (3)
• Esophageal spasm (DES)
• Scleroderma
• Achalasia
Teeth:
10 mo:
15 mo:
18 mo:
10 mo: Incisors ~> cut (2 bottom, 2 top)
15 mo: Bicuspids ~> chop (4 top, 4 bottom)
18 mo: Molars ~>grind (4 top, 4 bottom)
Teeth
28 mo:
8 y/o: and what do they need for maintenance
20 y/o:
28 mo: Decidiua done
8 y/o: Permanent teeth - need fluoride and calcium
20 y/o: 3rd Molars "wisdom teeth"
Muscles of mastication: brachial arch and CN
from 1st brachial arch, CN 5
Masseter: function
closes mouth, moves cheek
Temporalis: function
closes mouth, moves jaw back and forth
• Medial pterygoids: function
closes mouth
• Lateral pterygoids: function
Lowers jaw=> opens mouth
• Buccinator: function
slides food sideways (not mastication)
Corkscrew:
Esophageal spasm
Apple core:
cancer
Stacked coin:
intusucception
Thumbprint:
Toxic megacolon
Abrupt cutoff:
Volvulus
Barium clumping:
Celiac sprue
what CN is responsible for sensory (somatic) the front and back of the tongue
Front: CN V3
Back: CN 9
what CN is responsible for sensory (taste) the front, middle and back of the tongue
Sensory (taste):
Front: CN 7
Middle: CN 9
Back: CN 10
how do we swallow
what CN are responsible
upper pharynx pain
lower pharynx pain
Tip of tongue goes up
• Side of tongue forms gutter
• Tongue tip goes up to hard palate to let gravity start rolling bolus down
• Epiglottis closes off glottis to protect trachea=> don't talk while eating
o CN9 - upper pharynx pain
o CN10 - lower pharynx pain
• Bolus goes over epiglottis to posterior pharynx to esophagus
• Post pharynx comes down and medial
• Soft palate lifts via LVP = > opens UES
• UES relaxes and bolus rolls down
String sign:
Pyloric stenosis
Bird's beak:
Achalasia
where is the esophagus located?
esophagus is located slightly on left side
describe the muscles of the ff areas of the esophagus?
Upper 1/3:
Middle 1/3:
Lower 1/3:
Upper 1/3: Skeletal muscle (stratified squamous epithelium)
Middle 1/3: Mixed
Lower 1/3: SM (tall columnar)
UES: nucleus, what happens when it is lesioned?
UES:
Nucleus ambiguous (gag)
lesion this => NPO (will aspirate food~> feeding tube)
UES: what muscles and CN are in it
• Stylopharyngeus muscle - CN9
• Pharyngeal constrictors - CN10
LES: CN, nucleus, what happens when it is lesioned?
CN 10 dorsal motor nucleus (peristalsis)
lesion this => can feed by mouth (via Ca-Calmodulin)
describe the UES primary and secondary peristalsis.
1° peristalsis' UES
• Contract: CN10 (IP3 / DAG)
• Release: Auerbach's plexus (VIP inhibits CN 10)
2° peristalsis: entire esophagus (Ca/Calmodulin- SM contraction by distension)
what syndromes show Double Bubble sign (2)
• Duodenal Atresia
• Annular Pancreas
Stratified Squamous Epithelium: (6)
function
which parts of the body has it?
protects against abrasion
• Skin
• Upper esophagus
• Rectum/ Anus
• Aorta
• Urethra
• Upper Vagina
Esophagus Diseases:
Test Approach:
1)Esophography
2)Endoscopy
what is Achalasia?
presentation
lose Auerbach's plexus in LES
=> increase esophageal tone
(choke on solid food)
achalasia: barium swallow
what would be seen (3)
"bird's beak"
"string sign"
"up-side-down-ace-of-spades"
common cause of achalasia in adults and children
presentation in children?
Kids: congenital
(choke w/ feeding at 4 mo)
Adults: chaga's (it eats ganglia)
test and tx for achalasia
Test: Manometry
• Tx: NGN, local Botox, sphincterotomy
barret's esophagus:
describe
associated cancer
chronic acid causes metaplasia
(squamous =>tall columnar)
have increased risk of Adeno Carcinoma
Boerhaave's
perforate all layers of esophagus =>L pleural cavity => acid eats lungs
Boerhaave's presentation
Vomit => sudden left chest pain
• Left pleural effusion, left pneumothorax "bores into lungs"
• Hamman's sign: subcutaneous emphysema => air escaping under skin (crunching sound)
diagnosis of Boerhaave's
what would be see in pleurocentesis?
Dx: Gastrographin swallow (water soluble)
Pleurocentesis: low pH, high amylase
Choanal atresia:
membrane b/w nostrils and pharynx
=> blue when fed, pink when cry.
Cloaca (persistant):
one opening for rectum/bladder/vagina
what is a diverticula?
how is it made?
how is it diagnosed?
Diverticula: pouch => cough undigested food, malodorous halitosis
• Mechanism: uncoordinated swallow
• Dx: Barium swallow
Zencker's Diverticulum: what are the three types
above UES
Traction Diverticulum
Epiphrenic Diverticulum
Traction Diverticulum:
mid-esophagus (only true diverticulum)
Epiphrenic Diverticulum:
above LES
above UES diverticulum tx:
(Tx: Excise+ Cricopharyngeal myotomy)
Choanal Atresia: when are they cyanotic
• blue when fed
• pink when cry
Tetrology of Fallot: presentation
• blue when cry
• pink when stop
Duodenal atresia
billious vomiting after 1st feeding
double bubble sign
Down's syndrome
Esophageal atresia w / TE fistula
blind pouch esophagus, vomit first feeding, gastric bubble
esophageal spasm
pathogenesis, x-ray and tx
hypoactive neurons, "corkscrew" barium swallow
Tx: NGN, anticholinergics
Esophageal varices: define and Tx
vomit blood everywhere, portal HTN
• Tx: Band ligation or Sclerotherapy (more complications)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease "GERD": define and tx
heartburn
• Tx: Elevate head of bed, H2 blockers, PPI's
Hirschsprung's:
pathogenesis
presentation
lose Auerbach's in rectum
= > constipation (narrowed segment is involved)
Mallory-Weiss:
describe
risk factors
increase risk of having what?
tear mucosa of LES at GE junction
(vomiters: EtOH, bulimia)
increase hiatal hernia
Plummer-Vinson syndrome:
upper esophageal webs, spoon nails, Fe-def. anemia
Schatzki rings
what causes it to bleed?
lower esophageal webs
(hot food causes it to bleed)
Tracheoesophageal fistula
presentation
milk drips into trachea, cough and choke with each feeding
scleroderma: peristalsis and LES
decrease peristalsis and LES pressure
achalasia: peristalsis and LES pressure
decrease peristalsis and increase LES pressure
esophageal spasm: peristalsis and LES pressure
peristalsis and LES pressure are both increased
what is the Gl pH of each:
Stomach:
Duodenum:
Early Jejunum:
Late Jejunum:
ileum:
Gl pH:
Stomach: pH = 1-2
Duodenum: pH = 3-4
Early Jejunum: pH= 5-6
Late Jejunum: pH = 7-8
ileum: pH> 9
Stomach: function
Peristalsis:
what are the cells in each area:
Antrum:
Body:
Stomach: pH=1-2 => kills all bacteria (except H. pylori due to urease)
Peristalsis: begins in middle of stomach body
Antrum: G cells (stim by high pH) = >gastrin
Body: Parietal cells (stim by gastrin) => IF, H+ (via carbonic anhydrase)
Body: Chief cells. Pepsinogen => Pepsin to digest protein via H+
what are the 3 things that GI has for protection Against Acid·
1) Goblet cells=> mucus
2) Alkaline tide=> bicarb by-product from parietal cells
3) PGs =>mucus release
how does NSAIDs and prednisone cause ulcers?
decreases mucus thickness
Stomach Diseases:Bezoar:
mass of hair and vegetables => gastric antrum obstruction
Chronic Gastritis: common presentation and 2 types
upper GI bleeding, pain less w / antacids, vomiting
type A
type B
how are Stress Ulcers formed?
Parasympathetics: increase H+
Sympathetics: vasocontrict => decrease blood flow
Type A gastritis: fundus (3)
• Anti-parietal cell Ab
• Atrophic gastritis
• Adenocarcinoma risk
Type B gastritis
in stomach anthrum (more benign)
• Related to meds, spicy foods, H. pylori
RUQ olive mass:
Pyloric stenosis
RLQ sausage mass:
Intussuseption
Hiatal hernia:
pathogenesis
two types
>>due to obesity (increased abdominal pressure) or restrictive lung disease
>>sliding and rolling haital hernia
Sliding type Hiatal hernia: define and Tx
(90%): fundus slides from esophageal hiatus to thorax => sucks acid into thorax
• Tx: weight loss, H2 blockers, Nissen Fundoplication =>lose ability to belch
Rolling type Hiatal hernia: define and Tx
(10%): fundus through diaphragm hole, strangulates bowel

"rolls through a hole"
• Tx: surgery
Menetrier's disease:
describe
Tx
lose protein, thick rugal folds (stomach)
Tx: H2 blockers/ Anticholinergics
Peptic Ulcer Disease of the Gastric (antrum):
define and management
protection barrier broken down
=> PPI's will relieve sx, but not fix problem
Peptic Ulcer Disease of the Gastric (antrum):
when is the pain worse
Pain is worse during a meal (increased acid production)
Peptic Ulcer Disease of the Gastric (antrum):
blood type and drug induced
type A blood, NSAID or steroid induced
Peptic Ulcer Disease of the Gastric (antrum):
associations and syndromes
tx. and CI to tx
• Pseudolymphoma: lymphocyte infiltration
• 20%: predisposed to cancer
• Tx: Misoprostol (PG-E analog) => causes abortions
Peptic Ulcer Disease of the Gastric (antrum):
80% is due to and tx.
80%: due to H. Pylori=> MALT lymphoma
(Tx: Antibiotics, not surgery!)
Duodenal (2nd part): etiology and pathogen
>>too much acid; perforation=> pancreatitis, free air under diaphragm
>>100%: due to H. pylori=> urease (breaks down mucus)
Duodenal (2nd part): presentation
Pain is worse: changing pattern of pain=> perforation, pain relieved by food
o 30 min after meal (takes that long to get to duodenum)
o at night (no food to buffer acid at night)
Duodenal (2nd part):
blood type and risk of malignancy
Type O blood; no risk of malignancy
Duodenal (2nd part):
what is affected when it is perforated?
Perforation: guiac +, erodes into gastroduodenal artery
Duodenal (2nd part): how is it diagnosed
• Dx: UGI series w / Gastrograffin (water-soluble contrast)
Duodenal (2nd part): tx
Tx: H2 blockers or PPI
Helicobacter Pylori: test
• Dx: Urease breath test (eat *C-urea => *CO2 in breath)
or fecal Ag test
Helicobacter Pylori: tx
• General Tx: 2Abx + PPI (can add bismuth to suffocate bacteria)
• Tx: Omeprazole + Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin or
• Tx: Ranitidine + Metronidazole+ Tetracycline+ Bismuth "4 drugs for 4wks"
Malabsorption DDx: (4)
Pancreatitis
Celiac sprue
Whipple's dz
Lactase deficiency
Indications for Ulcer Surgery:
"IHOP"
Intractable pain (meds don't help)
hemorrage
Obstruction from scarring
perforation
Peptic Ulcer Surgery: Bilroth I:
define and complication
antrectomy / hook stomach to duodenum => G cells hyperplasia => more ulcers
Peptic Ulcer Surgery: Bilroth II:
6 complications and tx
antrectomy + hook stomach to jejunum
1) Dumping syndrome:
2) Blind Pouch syndrome
3) Afferent Loop
4) Reactive hypoglycemia
5) Pernicious anemia
6) steatorrhea
Tx: eat small high fat meals to slow it down (fat takes longest to digest)
Dumping syndrome: define and tx
Biliroth II complication
palpitations after eating
Tx: small fatty meals
Blind Pouch syndrome
Biliroth II complication
1ft of duodenum has nothing
causing bacterial overgrowth
Afferent Loop syndrome
Biliroth II complication
eating causes cramps, vomit brown stuff
Reactive hypoglycemia
Biliroth II complication
increased GIP => decrease glucose
other complications of Biliroth II and treatment
Pernicious anemia and steatorrhea

Tx: eat small high fat meals to slow it down (fat takes longest to digest)
which of the peptic ulcer surgeries has the least symptoms?
Selective Parietal Cell Vagotomy
what causes microsteatosis:
• Pregnancy
• Reye's syndrome
• Acetaminophen O/D
Macrosteatosis:
EtOH
Pyloric Stenosis: pathogenesis, presentation (2), Dx and tx
pathogenesis: thickening of the pyloric muscle
Presentations: projectile vomiting (3-4 wk old)
and Olive sign: feel an "olive mass" in RUQ
Dx: string (barium trickling down)
Tx: pyloric myotomy (split the muscle fibers)
Most common cause of Small Bowel Obstruction:
what would be seen on an xray?
adhesions (x-ray: multiple fluid levels)
GI Hormones: Secretin
what stimulates it and function
(stim by low pH) =>
Pancreas: secrete bicarb, tighten pyloric sphincter,
and decreased gastric emptying
CCK
stimulation
function
(stim by fatty food) => squeeze Pancreas/Gallbladder => enzymes/bile
Motilin
peristalsis
Motilin: what is primary and secondary peristalsis
1°: Segmentation
2°: MMC (Migrating-Motor complex), squeezes every 90 mins
GIP
enhances insulin stimulated by glucose => reactive hypoglycemia
Enterokinase
activates the first trypsin => activates everybody else
SS
inhibits secretin, motilin, CCK
VIP
inhibits secretin, motilin, CCK, relax SM
Amylase: define and name the types of sugars
breaks down carbs
• Lactose => glucose + galactose
• Sucrose => glucose + fructose
• Maltose: 2 glucoses w/ α-1,4 branching
• α-dextrin: 2 glucoses w/ α -1,6 branching
where does Carb digestion occurs
Mouth (amylase)
where does protein digestion occurs
Stomach (pepsin)
where does fat digestion occurs
Small intestine (lipase)
what pathogen causes bloody Diarrhea?
"CASES"
Campylobacter
Amoeba (E. Histolytica)
Shigella
E. coli
salmonella
where do most absorption occur?
jejunum
where is iron absorbed?
duodenum
where is fat absorbed?
jejunum
where is Vit A,D,E,K,B12, bile salts absorbed?
ileum
Small Intestine Diseases:
Osmotic Gap (equation)
stool osmolarity - 2(stool Na +K) = <50
Small Intestine Diseases:
Constipation
< 3 bowel movements/ wk
Small Intestine Diseases:
Diarrhea
>200g/ day poop
Osmotic diarrhea:
define
MOA
osmotic gap
examples (3)
watery diarrhea
• Cl- excretion causes H20 to leave
• Increased osmotic gap
• Ex: Celiac sprue, lactose intolerance, sorbitol
Secretory diarrhea:
what is it caused by?
MOA
osmotic gap
examples
MOA: Increased osmolarity =>increased water => dilutes Na =>can't pump
caused by laxatives, non-invasive microbes
Normal osmotic gap
Ex: ZE syndrome, carcinoid syndrome, cholera
Inflammatory diarrhea:
presentation and examples
blood, pus in the stool
Ex: UC, Crohn's, dysentery
syndromes that will give non-infectious diarrhea? (4)
Pellagra
Carcinoid
VIPoma (watery diarrhea)
Glucagonoma
diseases that can cause Steatorrhea: (5)
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Celiac Sprue
• Zollinger-Ellison
• SSoma
• Gallbladder cancer
DapsoneTx: (4)
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Leprosy
Toxoplasmosis
brown recluse spider bite
anti-body for celiac sprue and tx.
Anti-gliadin Ab
Anti-reticulin AB
Anti-endomysial Ab

Tx: Gluten-free diet (no wheat, rye, barley)
Celiac Sprue: describe and its associations
allery, biopsy, surgery
stones, malabsorption, tumor, deficiencies,
autoimmune
• wheat allergy, Jejunum, villous atrophy, unmasked by gastric bypass
• Oxalate stones, osmotic diarrhea, incr. T-cell lymphoma
• Fe-deficiency anemia, dec. Vit D,
vitiligo
Celiac Sprue: associated with what rash and tx.
•Dermatitis hetpetiformis (Tx: Dapsone)
Tropical Sprue: describe and tx
ileum celiac sprue
(Tx: Erythromycin)
Mesenteric Ischemia: pathogenesis, Dx
plugged blood supply, pain out of proportion to exam
Dx: Angiography, spiral CT
Liver: normal size and describe
(normal= 6-12 cm ): fenestrated endothelial cells => free flow of serum across
functions of the liver
Functions:
• Synthesis of plasma proteins, bile acid, coagulation factors, lipids (Ito cells)
• Stores vitamins
• Detoxification
Cirrhosis Diet: early and late
Early: high protein
Late: low protein
(avoid encephalopathy)
2 Hep B Association:
• polyarteritis Nodosa
• Membranous Glomerulonephritis
liver zones:
which one contains the P450 system
Zone 1: Periportal
Zone 2: Intermediate
Zone 3: Central - contains P450 system
what does this Liver Enzyme indicate:
PT:
acute liver injury
what 4 things does this Liver Enzyme indicate:
LDH:
hemolysis, MI, PE, tumor
what does this Liver Enzyme indicate:
ALT:
viral hepatitis or MI
what does this Liver Enzyme indicate:
AST:
alcoholic hepatitis "A Scotch & Tonic"
what does this Liver Enzyme indicate:
GGT:
alcoholic hepatitis
what does this Liver Enzyme indicate:
Alkaline Phosphatase:
made by bone, liver, placenta
what does this Liver Enzyme indicate:
Bilirubin:
increased production, decreased excretion, or the liver ain't doing its job ...
Hep C Association: (3)
• Lichen planus
• Cryoglobulinemia
• porphyria cutanea tarda
Total Bilirubin:
direct (liver) + Indirect (hemolysis)
what is Child-Pugh:
prognosis of cirrhosis of the liver
Labs: Albumin, Bilirubin, INR
Exam: .Ascites, Encephalopathy
1° Biliary Cirrhosis: define and presentation
autoimmune destruction of bile ductules in liver,
Xanthelasma, no jaundice, pruritis at night
1° Biliary Cirrhosis: ab and tx (4)
• Anti-mitochondrial Ab
• Tx: Cholestyramine, Ursodeoxycholic acid, Phenobarbital, Terfenadine
1° Sclerosing Cholangitis:
define
test and what would be seen
associations
bile duct inflammation
• US "beading", "onion skinning"
• Assoc w / Ulcerative Colitis
1° Sclerosing Cholangitis: staging and diagnosis
• Staging: liver biopsy (bad prognosis if Alk Phos > 125)
• Diagnosis: ERCP or PTC
1° Sclerosing Cholangitis: tx
• Tx: Cholestyramine, Ursodeoxycholic acid (Sjogrens, dark skin, pruritis), Abx
Ascending Cholangitis: def and tx
common duct stone gets infected=> dilated ducts w/ pus
• Tx: Emergency decompression
Budd-Chiari: define and levels of ascites
hepatic vein thrombosis (poor prognosis) ~> fetor hepaticus (NH4 breath)
• increased Ascitic protein
Cirrhosis: define and Sx
hepatocyte destruction; regeneration causes fibrosis
Sx: jaundice, fluid wave, asterixis
Alcoholic cirrhois Sx and Dx
spider angioma, palmar erythema, Dupuytren's contractions, gynecomastia
Dx: high bilirubin
Albumin (serum -ascites):
<1.1
>1.1
Albumin (serum -ascites):
<1.1: TB, tumor, inflammation
>1.1 portal HTN
Ascites Tx:
1) Paracentesis (replace albumin)
2) Spironolactone
name 7 diseases that can cause Cirrhosis Etiology:
1) EtOH:
2) Hep B,C:
3) Biliary: xanthomas, xanthelasmas, anti-mitochondrial Ab
4) Hemochromatosis
5) Wilson's dz
6) alpha 1 anti-trypsin
7) CHF
EtOH
AST > ALT "Scotch and Tonic"
Hep B,C
ALT > AST
Biliary:
xanthomas, xanthelasmas, anti-mitochondrial Ab
Hemochromatosis
bronze skin, DM, arthritis
Wilson's dz
copper deposits, KF rings, decrease ceruloplasmin
α1-AT deficiency
~> emphysema
CHF
nutmeg liver
Cirrhosis Tx:
Glucocorticoids
colchicine (decrease inflammation)
Spironolactone (decrease ascites)
Hepatic Adenoma: define and tx
due to oral contraceptives
Tx: embolize/resection
Hepatic Encephalopathy:
presentation
confusion ~> coma, asterixis, fetor hepaticus
tx: for hepatic encephalopathy
1) protein-free diet
2) lactulose (traps NH3 ~> NH+~> in colon ~> enema
3) Neomycin (kills NH3-producing bacteria)
Hep A:
how is it acquired
who are most risk
Fecal-oral (Pregnant, Asians, Shellfish)
Hep B:
how is it acquired
type of virus
Needles (DNA virus, Mom ~> baby)
Hep C:
how is it acquired
complications
Blood (2° Hemosiderosis)
what is Hepatorenal Syndrome?
presentation (4)
precipitated by (5)
effect on kidneys
tx
pt w / liver dz ~> liver toxins ~> renal failure
• Sx: azotemia (⇧BUN/Cr), Na retention, oliguria (urine Na <10), hypotension
• Precipitated by diuresis, paracentesis, dye, GI bleeding, aminoglycosides
• Kidneys are still viable for transplantation
• Tx: volume
what is the effect of furosemide to patients with cirrhosis and tx.
Furosemide to cirrhosis pts ~> no pee for 3 days
(Tx: Stop diuretic, then volume load)
Portal Hypertension:
describe
causes (3)
general tx
tx for bleeding
⇧portal vascular resistance (>12mm Hg)
• Caused by cirrhosis, portal vein obstruction, hepatic vein thrombosis
• Tx: Propanolol, TIPS (hook up hepatic and portal veins)
• Tx: Vasopressin or Octreotide for bleeding
AVM Complications and tx
Tx: Coils to clot around
• Sequester platelets ~> bleed
• Rupture~> bleed
• Sequester blood ~> heart failure
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis:
presentation
who is at increased risk
Dx
Tx
• Fever, chills, rebound
tenderness, altered mental status
• inc. Risk with nephrotic syndrome
• Dx: Paracentesis has >250 PMNs/μl
• Tx: Cefotaxime +Albumin (for renal perfusion pressure)
Gall Bladder: what leads to jaundice
what are the tx for
• Bilary tract pain:
• Diarrhea s/p cholecystectomy (due to bile salts):
Bilirubin >2 =>yellow eyes
• Bilary tract pain Tx: Demerol (does not ⇧CCK.)
• Diarrhea s/ p cholecystectomy (due to bile salts) Tx: Cholestyramine
Ascending Cholangitis: define and what is charcot's triad and Reynald's pentad.
infection of obstructed CBD
>>Charcot's Triad (RUQ pain, fever, jaundice)
>>Reynald's Pentad (ShocK, altered mental status) => 50% mortality
Biliary Colic:
stone stuck in cystic duct or CBD
what bug can cause Cholangiocarcinoma:
Clinorchis Sinensis in biliary tract
Cholecystitis:
presentation
general tx
management for acalculous cholecystitis
inflammation of galbladder
Murphy's sign (press gallbladder => pt stops breathing)
• Tx: Ampicillin + Sulbactam + Gentamycin
• Tx: urgent transhepatic drainage tube (if acalulous)
Cholelithiasis:
gallstone
RUQ colic, US shadow sign
Choledocholithiasis: presention and tx
gallstone obstructs bile duct
• Tx: emergent ERCP
Cholestasis:
bile can't get from liver to duodenum
• Pruritis, ⇧ alkaline phosphatase
Gallstone ileus
small bowel obstruction caused by gallstone erosion into duodenum
Klatskin tumor:
R/L hepatic junction tumor
Mirizzi's fistula:
compression of CBD by an impacted cystic duct
DDX: Post-Cholecystectomy Pain:
• Functional pain
• Sphincter of Oddi contract.
• Common bile duct obstruct
Liver's role in the bile cholesterol relationship
conjugates bile acid-albumin w/ glucuronyl transferase
(add Gly/taurin ) => "bile salts"
MP role in the bile cholesterol relationship
eat old RBC ->break down heme-> biliverdin -> bilirubin-> bile acids
Small intestine role in the bile cholesterol relationship
deconjugates bile salt bound to cholesterol
• 80% reabsorbed in ileum (urobilinogen => yellow pee)
~>kidney ~>recycle bile salts ~> liver
• 20% excreted (stercobilinogen=> brown poop)
Gall bladder role in the bile cholesterol relationship
what are the 2 types of bile?
describe each
stimulated by CCK to release bile
• Conjugated: "direct" (water soluble)
• Unconjugated: "indirect" (fat soluble)
when and how is the Bile salt made? 3 steps
occurs in between meals
1) Forms micelle: Lecithin+ Fat+ Bile salts
2) Lipase chops it all up = >
• short chain FA - have lacteals ("lymphatics" for fats), CM
• medium chain FA- transported by albumin to liver (tx steatorrhea in infants)
• long chain FA - have lacteals, CM
what are Gallstones?
where do they get stuck?
high cholesterol, low bile (most get stuck in the cystic duct)
most common gallstones
most at risk?
80% gallstones: made of Cholesterol => can't see it on x-ray
"Female, Fat, 40, Futile, Flatulent"
the 20% of gallstone are made of what?
when do you see this?
management?
20% gallstones: made of Ca-bilirubinate
(w/ anemia)
= > see w/ x-ray
Brown CBD stones:
Dx
tx
Dx: Asian, infection
Tx: Dissolve w/ Ursodeoxycholic acid or do cholecystectomy
Black CBD stones
Tx:
Dx:
Dx: Gallbladder stones due to cirrhosis or hemolysis
Tx:Dissolve w/ Ursodeoxycholic acid or do cholecystectomy
Gallstone tests: what would you see on these test?
Labs:
2) X-rays:
3) US:
4) HIDA scan:
1) Labs: ⇧alk phos, ⇧direct bilirubin
2) X-rays: see 20% of gallstones
3) US: see obstruction
4) HIDA scan: inject dye into veins ⇨ cystic duct ⇨ dye can't enter gall bladder ⇨ obstruction
Cholesterol Diseases:
Hyperlipidemias:Type 1:
Bad Liver LL (CM)
Cholesterol Diseases:
Hyperlipidemias:Type 2a:
Bad LDL or B-100 receptors:
trapped in ER (LDL only) <~ Familial
which of the Hyperlipidemias is familial and has a ( + ) thompson test?
Type 2a: (+) Thompson test due to Achilles tendon rupture. (can't stand on toes)
hyperlipedemia Type 2b
Less LDL/VLDL receptors
(LDL/VLDL) downregulation of receptors due to obesity
hyperlipedemia Type 3:
Bad Apo E (IDL/VLDL)
hyperlipedemia Type 4:
Bad Adipose LL (VLDL only)
hyperlipedemia Type 5:
Bad C2 (VLDL/ CM)
b/ c C2 stimulates LL..
Xanthoma
cholesterol (elbow)
Xanthelasma
TG (under eye)
Hypercholesterolemia
type 2 (LDL carries cholesterol)
HyperTGemia:
what do they carry?
not type 2 (they carry TG)
A-betalipoproteinemia:
no B48 tags => no CM
hyperlipedemia type 3
Dysbetalipoproteinemia
what are the uncojugated bilirubin diseases?
Its an enzyme problem
Crigler-Najjar (AR): Type I and II
Gilbert's
Crigler-Najjar (AR): type I
unconjugated bilirubin, usually in infants "Conjugation defect"
Type I- complete glucuronyl transferase deficiency=> kernicterus
Crigler-Najjar (AR): Type II and Tx
partial glucuronyl transferase deficiency
(Tx: Phenobarbital)
Gilbert's syndrome
unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia,
glucuronyl transferase is saturated
=> stress unconjug bilirubin
tx: hydration
what are the Conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
It is a transport problem
Rotor' s
Dubin-Johnson
Common Bile Duct obstruction
Gallstone ileus
Rotor' s syndrome
bad bilirubin storage=> conjugated bilirubin
"Release defecit"
Dubin-Johnson
bad bilirubin excretion=> conjugated bilirubin, black liver "Departure defect"
Common Bile Duct obstruction
levels of conjugated bilirubin, alk phos
presentation (2)
increased conjugated bilirubin, alk phos,
jaundice, itching
3 most common bile duct obstruction in a Newborn:
Choledochal cyst
biliary atresia
annular pancreas (ventral bud went wrong way)
Gallstone ileus:
type of bilirubenemia
what happend
conjugated bilirubinimia.
gallstone eroded through gallbladder wall
and fell into duodenum
most common cause of bile duct obstruction in Kid:
gallstones
most common cause of bile duct obstruction in the elderly
pancreatic cancer
what is the spleen? what are the red and white pulp?
Spleen: the blood's lymph node, easily crushed
White pulp:T and B cells
Red pulp: venous system
management of splenectomy
Spleen removal=> ⇧encapsulated infections=> pnemnonia vaccine
Pancreas function
secretes enzymes
what do most pancreatic Diseases do?
autodigestion by proteolytic enzymes causes inflammation
Annular pancreas
=> ventral pancreatic bud encircles the 2nd part of duodenum, double bubble sign
Phlegmon: define and complicaitons
=> bowel wraps around inflamed pancreas to
prevent inflamm. from spreading
=> ileus
describe pancreatitis
severe mid-epigastric pain boring to the back
malabsorption
DM
common cause of pancreatitis in children?
Tauma, Infection and genetic diseases (Coxsackie B, EBV, CMV, cystic fibrosis)
most common cause of pancreatitis in Adults: Tx:
Chronic EtOH, Acute gallstones
(Tx: hook pancreatic duct to jejunum)
Default Colors:
Stool
Urine
what compound adds color to it?
Default Colors:
bilirubin adds normal color
Stool: clay
Urine: tea
Cullen's sign:
Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis:
bleeding around umbilicus
Turner's sign:
bleeding into flank. Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis:
Pancreatitis Etiology:
"PANCREATITIS"
• Peptic ulcer perforation
• Alcohol
• Neoplasm
• Cholelithiasis
• Renal disease
• ERCP
• Anorexia
• Trauma
• Infection: CMV, TB
• Toxins: HIV drugs, ACE-I, Salicyliates
Incinerations (burns)
• Scorpion bite
Pancreatitis Tests:
• Amylase - sensitive, breaks down carbs (also in mouth)
• Lipase - specific, breaks down TG's
Ranson's Critera (at presentation):
"GA LAW" => poor prognosis
• WBC: > 16K/ flL (infection)
• Age: >55 (usually have multiple illnesses)
• Glucose: >200 mg/ dL (islet cells are fried)
• LDH: >350 IU/L (cell death)
• AST: >250 IU/L (cell death)
which part of the bowel has the highest risk of ischemic bowel and why?
Splenic Flexure= "Watershed area" little blood supply => ischemic bowel
SMA stops before watershed area
•IMA starts right after watershed area
Ranson's Criteria (at 48 hrs):
"C-HOBBS"
• Ca: <8 mg/dL (saponification)
• Hct: drops >10% (hemorrhage into pancreas)
• p02: <60mm Hg = >fluid and protein leak out => ARDS (restrictive lung disease)
• Base deficit : >4mEq/L (diarrhea=> pancreatic enzymes are dead)
• BUN: increase >5mg/dL (⇩renal blood flow)
• Sequester >6 L fluid => 3rd spacing (bowel swollen with water)
Ranson's criteria percent mortality rate:
3 ⇨ 15% mortality
5 ⇨ 40% mortality
7 ⇨ 100% mortality
signs of appendicitis:
• Psoas sign
• Rovsing sign
• Obturator sign
• Pain at McBurney's point
Pancreatitis Tx:
• NPO (let the pancreas rest)
• NG tube (decompress air)
• IV fluids (NS)
• Mepiridine (pain relief, will not
⇧CCK)
• Imipenum
• Ampicillin+ Gentamycin +Metronidazole (if necrosis)
Pseudocyst:
fluid lined with granulation tissue
Ruptured Pseudocyst:
pancreatitis + abdominal mass with bruit
Laplace's Law:
Tension = Pr
Lower GI Phase: what are retroperoteneally located
Retroperoteneal ⇨ ascending/ descending colon
Jejunum: on absorption or resorption
highest absorptive capacity
Ascending colon: on absorption or resorption
highest resorptive capacity
Colon:
function
valves
peristalsis
Secretes K+
all valves = α1 receptors
1° peristalsis =haustration
2° peristalsis = mass involvement
Cecum:
large pocket, no obstruction, most perforation
Ascending colon: function and hormone
last chance to reabsorb fluid (most Na/ K pumps controlled by Aldo)
Sigmoid colon:
stool waits to make its journey into the outside world => 90° angle of rectum to sigmoid kept by pubococcigious muscle~> keeps feces in sigmoid
how do we defecation
completely parasympathetic
1) Relax pubococcigious muscle (PC) muscle~> gravity starts moving stool down into rectum from sigmoid
2) Internal anal sphincter relaxes <~ pelvic nerve
3) Relax pelvic floor mm. (spread by specific angle to relax mm. = "toilet seat")
4) External anal sphincter contracts (voluntary control) <~ pudendal nerve
Currant-jelly sputum:
Klebsiella
Currant-jelly stool:
Intussusception
Colon Diseases usually occurs where in adults?kids?
what stain fat?
PAS stains fat
Adults: usually occurs in sigmoid
Kids: usually occurs in ileum
Appendicitis:
what is it caused by?
presentation
infection due to fecalith in appendix, periumbilical pain radiated to RLQ
Ruptured Appendicitis
presentation
complication
pain relieved, peritonitis, pyelophlebitis
(infxn of portal vein thrombosis)
Diverticulitis: presentation, management
hurts ~> do CT (colonoscopy will perforate)
Diverticulosis: etiology
bleeds (fecoliths erode into arteries)
Intussusception:
common in what age
presentation (3)
Tx
3mo -6y/o, currant-jelly stool, stacked coin enema, RLQ sausage mass
Tx: barium enema (risk of perforation)
Volvulus:
what would you see on x-ray?
barium swallow?
presentation?
tx?
X-ray abrupt cutoff in bowel air
Barium swallow birds-beak sign
sudden pain
Tx: sigmoidoscopy with rectal tube
what kind of polyp has a Colon CA Risk:
• Villous
• Sessile
• >2.5 cm
what are Adenomatous Polyps?
give 8 examples?
Adenomatous Polyps: pre-malignant (adults)
Tubular:
Villous:
Gardner's syndrome
hyperplastic polyps
Peutz-Jegher syndrome
Turcot's syndrome:
Familial polyposis:
Juvenile polyposis:
Tubular:
stick out
Villous
flat, secrete K+ into stool
Gardner's syndrome:
familial polyposis w/ bone tumors
Turcot's syndrome
familial polyposis w / brain tumors
Familial polyposis:
risk of colon cancer
pathogenesis
management
100% risk of colon cancer
dinucleotide repeats
5 y/o colonoscopy q yr
Juvenile polyposis:
<10 y/o polyps+ intussusception
Hyperplastic Polyps
Benign (kids)
Hamartoma
hyperplastic
Peutz-Jegher syndrome
presentation
risk for what cancers
colon polyps
hyperpigmented mucosa ⇨dark gums/vagina
• CA of breasts/ ovaries/lymphatics, benign colon polyps (no colon cancer)
types of Familial Colon Cancer:
1) FAP:
2) HNPCC:
FAP
gene
location of tumors
risk of colon cancer
APC gene
left-side tumors
100% risk of colon CA
HNPCC
gene
location of tumors
Mismatch repair gene
right-side tumors
dinucleotide repeat microsattelites
Irritable Bowel Syndrome:
presentation
tx
Alternating diarrhea and constipation, abdominal distension
• Pain relief with bowel movement, sense of incomplete evacuation, mucus in stool
• Tx: lower stress, high fiber diet
Ischemic Colitis:
presentation
etiology
complication
sudden pain w / bloody diarrhea
• occurs at watershed area
• Throw clot to SMA=> A Fib (ischemic tissue depolarizes)
• Can lead to mesenteric ischemia: pain out of proportion to exam, life-threatening
what is ogilvie's:
define
complication
presentation
tx
pseudo-obstruction
• If cecum >12cm ~>perforation
• No stool in rectal vault, no obstruction on colonoscopy
• Tx: Neostigmine
Pseudomembranous Colitis:
etiology
sx
what would be seen in colon mucosa?
xray
complication
overgrowth of C. diificile
• Sx: diarrhea, cramps, fever
• Yellow plaques on colon mucosa
• Can cause toxic megacolon = intense diarrhea, "thumbprint" on an xray
Causes of Pseudomembranous Colitis:
1) cephalosporins
2) Clindamycin
3) Ampicillin
4) Amoxicillin
which of the following antibiotic is prescribe
more that can cause pseudomembrenous
collitis?
cephalosporins
Tx: for pseudomembrenous collitis
⇨First Episode:
⇨Repeat Episode:
⇨Pregnant/ Kids:
⇨Resistant:
⇨First Episode: Metronidazole (PO)
⇨Repeat Episode: repeat Metronidazole (PO)
⇨Pregnant/ Kids: Vancomycin (PO)
⇨Resistant: Vancomycin (enema) or Cholestyramine
what is a Spastic colon? test and tx
intermittent severe cramps
• Test: inject marijuana into colon=> watch it spasm
• Tx: muscle relaxants
Whipple's disease:
etiology
presentation
tx
T. whippleii destroy GI tract, then spread
• Middle age male, arthralgia, malabsorption, PAS+ MP
• Tx: Bactrim
Upper GI Obstruction:
what would be seen on an x-ray?
heard on auscultation?
x.- ray shows air/fluid levels
high pitched bowel sounds
most common cause of upper GI Obstruction in newborns?
Atresias
most common cause of upper GI Obstruction in 4 mo ?
Achalasia
most common cause of upper GI Obstruction in 6mo-2y/o?
Intussusception, Hernias
most common cause of upper GI Obstruction in >2y/o?
Adhesions (from old blood)
what are the colon CA Risk Factors?
• Low fiber diet
• High fat diet (free radicals)
• Polyps
what is the most common Lower GI Obstruction in new borns?
Hirschsprung's
what is the top 4 most common Lower GI Obstruction in adults? (in order)
1) Adhesions
2) obstipation
3) Diverticulitis
4) Cancer
Dx management of diverticulitis?
do CT. (not colonoscopy) due to rupture)
colon cancer:
presentation of stool
xray
tumor marker
right side cc presentation vs. leftside cc presentation?
Cancer => pencil thin stool
"apple core" x-ray
CEA
Right: present with anemia
Left: obstruction
GI Bleeds: black stool
upper
GI Bleeds: red stool
lower
presentation of an upper GI bleed
coffee-ground hematemesis, above ligament of Treitz, tarry stool
most common cause of upper GI bleed in newborns?management.
Swallowed maternal blood on the way out
=> do Apt test for fetal Hb (+=>baby's blood)
most common cause of upper GI bleed in kids? and management
Nosepicking (nosebleed ⇨ GI ⇨vomit up)
Tx. Phenylephrine nasal spray
2 most common cause of upper GI bleed in adult patients:
5 DDX of upper GI bleed
Adults: Gastritis, PUD
DDx: "mallory's Vices Gave An Ulcer"
• Mallory-Weiss tear
• Variceal bleeding
• Gastritis
• AV malformation
• Ulcer (peptic)
presentation of Lower GI Bleed:
hematochezia
most common cause Lower GI Bleed of newborns and tx
Anal fissure from hard stool
(Tx: stool softeners)
most common cause Lower GI Bleed of kids
hyperplastic polyps
3 most common cause Lower GI Bleed of adults >40:
name 6 DDX for lower GI Bleed in >40:
Angiodysplasia (varicose vein), Diverticulosis, Cancer
DDx: "Can U Cure Aunt Di's Hemorrhoids?"
• Colitis (Ulcerative)
• Upper GI bleed
• Cancer
• Angiodysplasia
• Diverticulosis
• Hemorrhoids
DDx: Upper+ Lower GI Bleed:
Duodenal-Aortic Fistula
Hemorrhoids Internal:
presentation
tx
no nerves fibers => no pain
(Tx: band and allow to necrose)
Hemorrhoids: External:
presentation
tx
pain=> thrombose, ulcerate
(Tx: topical anesthetic, Sitz bath, surgical excision)
Massive GI bleed Kids:
describe,
rule of 2's
test
Meckel's diverticulum- remnant of vitelline duct
• 2" long, 2ft from IC valve (on ileum side)
• 2% population
• 2 y/o (peaks)
• 2 types of mucosa= gastric and pancreatic
Test.· Tagged RBC scan ⇨ where blood is pooling or 99Tc pertechnetate scan
Massive GI bleed Adults: etiology, and test
Peptic ulcer disease (gastrin secreting)
Test.· Tagged RBC scan ⇨ where blood is pooling or 99Tc pertechnetate scan:
Abdominal Pain Management:
1) NPO
2) NG tube
3) IVF
4) Meperidine
5) X-ray (abdomen)
6) CT (abdomen
Most Common Sources of Abdominal Pain in the RUQ:
liver and gallbladder
Most Common Sources of Abdominal Pain LUQ
spleen
Most Common Sources of Abdominal Pain between the RUQ and LUQ
esophagus, pancreas, aorta
Most Common Sources of Abdominal Pain RLQ
appendix, kidney, ovary
Most Common Sources of Abdominal Pain LLQ
diverticulitis, kidney, ovary
Peristalsis Review Esophagus:
1⁰ peristalsis
2° peristalsis
1⁰ peristalsis = CN10 (IP3/DAG)
2° peristalsis =Auerbach's plexus (VIP)
Peristalsis Review Small intestine:
1° peristalsis
2° peristalsis
1° peristalsis = segmentation
2° peristalsis = MMC
Peristalsis Review Colon:
1° peristalsis
2° peristalsis
1° peristalsis = haustration
2° peristalsis = mass movement
what can High Cholesterol lead to?
atherosclerosis
what can High TG lead to?
pancreatitis
hyperlipedimia criteria
Hyperlipidema
Total cholesterol: >240 (or >200 + 1 risk factor: male, HTN, etc.)
LDL:>130 (or >100 + 1 risk factor)
HDL: <40.
TG: >500.
treatment for hyperlipedemia
Tx: Screen=Total/HDL cholesterol
how do we raise HDL?
• Weight loss, Exercise
• Moderate EtOH (1 glass whiskey or 1 glass wine or 2 beers/ day)
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
when are they most effective
effects on HDL and LDL
most active after 8pm (⇧HDL, ⇩LDL)
name some of the statins
• Lovastatin
• Simvastatin
• Atorvastatin
Provastatin
the statin that is most water soluble ''pee it out"
Cerivastatin
the statin that got taken off market b/c of rhabdomyolysis
Valdestatin
the statin that got taken off market b/c of rhabdomyolysis
management of statins
fat soluble, rhabdomyolysis, hepatitis ⇨ check liver enzymes every 3mo.
Bile Acid-Binding Resins:
MOA
what does it decrease?
force liver to take out more cholesterol to make bile
(decreases LDL)
Bile Acid-Binding Resins: drugs
Cholestyramine
Colestipol
which Bile Acid-Binding Resins drugs decreases
absorption of lipid soluble drugs?
when is this contraindicated?
Cholestyramine, therefore its bad if pt is on multiple meds
Niacin MOA
antidote to avoid flushing
decreases what factors
inhibits VLDL prod
decreases Lipoprotein A
use ASA to avoid flushing (⇩LDL)
what are the fibrates and its MOA?
Fibrates: enhances LL (⇩TG)
• Clofibrate
• gemfibrozil
which of the fibrates is associated with colon cancer?
Clofibrate
Tums: Ca Carbonate
class
SE (2)
antacids that can cause acid output (gastrin)
diarrhea
Rolaids: Al-OH
class
SE
antacids that can =>constipation
Milk of magnesia: Mg-OH
class
SE
antacids that can =>diarrhea
Gaviscon:
antiacids: Al-OH and Mg carbonate
what are the H2 blockers and MOA , SE?
block H2 receptors on parietal cells => bloating, cramps (need H+ to digest food)
• Cimetidine "Tagamet"
• Ranitidine "Zantac"
• Famotidine "Pepcid"
• Nizatidine "Axid"
Cimetidine "Tagamet"
class
SE
H2 blocker, inhibits p450 ~>gynecomastia, psychosis, ⇩CrCl
what are Proton Pump Inhibitors MOA
SE
reversibly inhibit H/K pump in parietal cells = >bloating, cramps
name all PPP
omeprazole "Prilosec II
Esomeprazole "Nexium"
Lansoprazole "Prevacid"
Pantoprazole "Protonix"
what are the Mucosal Protective Agents:
• Misoprostol "Cytotec"
• Sucralfate "Carafate"
• Bismuth "Pepto-Bismol"
management of miseprostol "cytotec"
Mucosal Protective Agents that induces abortion
=> do pregnancy test in all females
management of Sucralfate "Carafate"
Mucosal Protective Agents: don't take w/ antacids or acid blockers (needs acid to dissolve)
management of Bismuth "Pepto-Bismol"
Mucosal Protective Agents: black tongue, black stool, suffocates H. Pylori
what are the anti-emetics:
• Diphenhydramine (H1 anti-histamine)
• Odansetron (5-HT inhibitor)
• dronabinol
Prochlorperazine (DAr blocker in gut)
which anti-ematics used in cancer patients?
Odansetron (5-HT inhibitor)
what are the anti-diarrheal drugs?
what are the prokinetic drugs?
• Loperamide "Imodium"
• Diphenoxylate "Lomotil"

Prokinetics:
Cisapride
Metoclopramide
Psyllium "Metamucil"
docusate sodium "Colace
which of the anti-emetics has Marijuana-like -increases appetite in cancer pts?
Dronabinol
which of the anti-emetics is a DAr blocker in gut
Prochlorperazine
which of the prokinetics is a 5-HT agonist if + Erythromycin=> Torsade de Pointes)
and also causes diarrhea?
Cisapride
which of the prokinetics is a DAr blocker in chemotrigger zone=> Parkinson's symptoms
Metoclopramide
which of the prokinetics⇧stool bulk, gas, bloating, non absorbable sugar
Psyllium "Metamucil" -
which of the prokinetics mixes stool fat and water?
docusate sodium "Colace"
what are the 3 effects of Opiates:
1) Muscle relaxation
2) CNS depressant
3) Analgesia
Opiates listed in the order of potency
Fentanyl
Buprenorphine
Heroin
Morphine
Methadone
Pentazocine
Hydrocodone "Vicodin" -
Meperidine "Demerol"
Codeine
Dextromethorphan
Naltrexone
Naloxone
Loperamide
which of the opiates is the most potent?
Fentanyl - patch, most potent
which of the opiates is the most low dependence?
Buprenorphine
which of the opiates is the most abused on streets?
Heroin
which of the opiates is the most common in hospital for severe pain,⇧ intracranial pressure
Morphine
which of the opiates is a heroin addict recovery tx and crosses BBB
Methadone
which of the opiates is the opioid agonist and antagonist that is not used in heroin addicts b/c it causes nightmares?
Pentazocine
which of the opiates causes moderate pain relief?
Hydrocodone "Vicodin"
which of the opiates is used for tx of abdominal pain and why?
Meperidine "Demerol"
does not contract Sphincter of Oddi
which of the opiates is the most used as a anti-tussive, mild pain relief?
Codeine
which of the opiates is is used as an anti-tussive (the "DM" in cold meds)
Dextromethorphan
which of the opiates is an opiate antagonist, oral?
Naltrexone
which of the opiates is used for fast opioid antagonist, IV
Naloxone "the shorter name acts faster'
which of the opiates is used for cough suppression?
Loperamide
alias for Crohn's
Ulcerative Colitis: how often
Crohn's: "regional enteritis"
Ulcerative Colitis: 6BM/ day x 6mo
Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis: symptoms
crohn's Sx: weight loss, cramps, melena
UC Sx: bloody diarrhea, rectal pain (tenesmus)
Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis: layers of mucosa involved
crohn's: Transmural (all 3 layers)
UC: Mucosal only
Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis: biopsy
CR: Non-caseating granulomas ⇨ cobblestones
UC: Pseudopolyps (2 ulcers next to each other)
Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis: lesions
CR: Skip lesions
UC: Continuous lesions
Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis: location
CR: Starts in ileum ⇨ distal (involves anus)
UC: Starts in rectum ⇨ proximal (not involve anus)
Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis: how it looks like
CR: Creeping Fat (due to granulomas)
UC: Lead Pipe colon
Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis: color of stools
CR: Melena = dark stools
UC: Hematochezia =bright red blood
Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis: colon cancer RF and HLA association
CR: 3% risk for colon CA, HLA-DR1
UC: 10% risk for colon CA, HLA-B27, HLA-DR2
Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis: give 4 complications of Crohn's and 3 for UC
CR: Fistulas: do CT scan
• Enterocutaneous: G I to skin
• Enteroenteral: GI to GI
• Enterovesicular: GI to bladder "pneumaturia"
• Enteroaortic: bleed through bowel, die

UC:
1⁰ Sclerosing Cholangitis,
Toxic Megacolon
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (skin),
Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis: associated syndromes
CR: Associated w / uveitis, amyloidosis, mouth ulcers,
steatorrhea, kidney stones, oxalate stones

UC: Associated w / ankylosing spondylitis, cholangitis
Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis: treatments
CR:Tx: Prednisone, Mercaptopurine, Infliximab
UC:
) Mesalamine "5-ASA" or Sulfasalazine
2) Steroids
3) Azathioprine or 6 mercaptopurine
4) Infliximab
5) Cyclosporin A
which of the inflammatory bowel diseases
can smoking cessation lead to flare ups?
Ulcerative colitis
management of fistulas in crohn's disease?
do a CT scan
ulcerative colitis associated antibody
p-anca