EVALUATION OF THE GI TRACT
Part of the abdominal exam that is visual examination
Inspection
BMI greater than this is considered obese in the general population
30
The hallmark symptom of GERD
Heartburn
This specific test can help diagnose ulcerative colitis
Perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (pANCA)
Considered the “gold standard” 5HT3 antagonist
Ondansetron (Zofran)
The parts of the small intestine
Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
This neurotransmitter is known as the “hunger hormone”
Ghrelin
Indicated test in patients who present with alarm symptoms
Endoscopy
This form of IBD has a cobblestone appearance
Crohn’s Disease
The class of drugs given for anticipatory CINV
Benzodiazepines
The part of the abdominal exam that detects sound
Auscultation
High risk waist circumference for men
> 40 inches
OTC antacids/H2RAs/PPIs can be used for self-treatment for this long
2 weeks
Intake of this vitamin is required with methotrexate
Folic acid
Agent that helps prevent straining and constipation
Docusate
Vitamin K clotting factors can be an indirect measure of _____ function
Hepatic/liver
Subcutaneous drug given daily for weight loss
Liraglutide (Saxenda)
Long term use of PPIs lead to this vitamin deficiency
Vitamin B12
The active metabolite of sulfasalazine
Mesalamine (5-ASA)
This H2RA comes as a crushable tablet and as IV
Famotidine (Pepcid)
2 nonspecific laboratory markers that assess inflammation
ESR, CRP
Weight loss drug that can be used during pregnancy
Diethylpropion (Tenuate)
This PPI inhibits formation of the active clopidogrel metabolite
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Deficiency of this enzyme increases the risk of bone marrow suppression with azathioprine
TPMT
This class of drugs will inhibit 6-MP first pass metabolism and prevent inactivation
Xanthine oxidase inhibitors