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Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea/Vomiting
GERD
Miscellaneous
100
Two lifestyle modifications to reduce constipation
What is increase fluid intake (6-8 cups water daily), limit caffeine and alcohol, increase fiber intake (20-30g daily), and physical activity
100
Infection that should be ruled-out when a patient experiences diarrhea?
What is C. diff?
100
A psychogenic cause of nausea and vomiting.
What is bulimia?
100
The acronym G.E.R.D. stands for this.
What is Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease?
100
One cause of upper GI bleeding.
What is peptic ulcer disease, esophagitis, erosive disease, esophageal verices, Mallory-Weiss tear, neoplasm, or stress ulcers.
200
Two non-medication causes of constipation
What is change in motility, metabolic disorders, Pregnancy, Structural obstruction, Nutrition status
200
Two non-medication causes of diarrhea
What is bacterial/viral infections, laxative use, IBS
200
The location of the acupressure point which may help with travel, motion, or pregnancy associated nausea.
What is the P6 Point - inside of wrist an inch above where you would wear a watch?
200
The two situations in which upper endoscopy is indicated for diagnosis of GERD.
What is with alarm symptoms or in patients at high risk of complications?
200
One independent risk factor that indicates need for stress ulcer prophylaxis.
What is mechanical ventilation, coagulopathy, shock/hypoperfusion?
300
Two medication causes of constipation
What is Opioids, Antihistamine, Tricyclic antidepressants Diuretics, Anticholinergics, Calcium channel blockers, Calcium supplementation, Aluminum-containing drugs Iron supplementation, Clonidine, Tramadol, Bismuth?
300
Two medication causes of diarrhea
What is Antibiotics Laxatives Antacids (w/magnesium) Digoxin Colchicine Acarbose Metoclopramide Antineoplastics Sorbitol
300
A major side effect of phenothiazines.
What is EPS?
300
A word for heartburn that starts with a "P".
What is pyrosis?
300
Two different treatment options for C. diff.
What is metronidazole and PO vancomycin?
400
Mechanism of action of Naloxegol (Movantik)
What is Peripheral mu-opioid receptor antagonist?
400
Antidiarrheal agent that should be avoided in pediatric patients
What is Bismuth subsalicylate?
400
Medication for gastroparesis associated that must be renally dose adjusted.
What is Metoclopramide?
400
Four aggravating foods/beverages that may reduce LES pressure.
What is alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, citrus juice, garlic, onions, peppermint, spearmint?
400
Commonly isolated bacteria causing spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
What is E. Coli (37%), Strep pneumo (10%), Klebsiella (6%), Staph aureus (1%)
500
One agent that is approved for both chronic constipation and IBS
What is Lubiprostone (Amitiza) OR Linaclotide (Linzess)?
500
Antidiarrheal agent that is a controlled substance?
What is Lomotil
500
Most neurokinin 1 receptor antagonists induce CYP 2C9 which leads to increased concern if the patient is taking one of these medications.
What is Warfarin (may reduce INR), Phenytoin (may reduce levels), or hormonal contraceptives (may reduce levels).
500
One medication class that can reduce LES pressure.
What are alpha adrenergic antagonists, anticholinergics, benzodiazepines, calcium channel blockers, estrogen, nitrates, opiates, tricyclic antidepressants, theophylline, NSAIDs, or aspirin.
500
Two potential causes of peptic ulcer disease (either duodenal or gastric ulcer)
What is NSAIDs, H. pylori infection, aspirin, Crohn's disease, infections (herpes simplex, TB, cytomegalovirus)