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| What is a common cause of overt bleeding in the elderly? |
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Definition
| minor hemorrhoid bleeding |
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| hematemesis is almost always from |
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| What is the most common cause of upper GI bleeding? |
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| What are the most common drugs associated with upper GI bleeding? |
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| Where are most varices located? |
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Definition
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| overt bleeding that is often sudden in onset is seen in what? |
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Definition
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| What is a mallory-Weiss tear? |
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Definition
| longitudonal mucosal laceration at the gastroesophageal junction or gastric cardia caused by forceful retching or vomiting |
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| What is one of the most common causes of lower GI bleeding in the eldery? |
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Term
| angiodysplasia occurs most commonly where? |
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Definition
| proximal colon, especially cecum |
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| When does angiodysplasia bleeding stop |
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Definition
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| What volume defines active bleeding? |
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| What endoscopy treatment is used for nonvariceal bleeding? |
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Definition
| inject epinephrine and saline into are aof bleeding |
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Term
| most cases of iron deficiency are from what in adults? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the most common causes of inflammation in occult bleeding? |
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Definition
| erosive or ulcerative lesions of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum |
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Term
| What is the most common malignancy? |
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| What anatomical site differentiates upper from lower GI? |
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| What are 4 signs of significant volume loss in GI bleeding? |
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Definition
1) BP >100 mm Hg
2) Orthostasis
3) Tachycardia
4) Hemoglobin drop of >2 g/dl |
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