Gastroenterology Cases & Quizzes

• Fast Five Quiz: Belching and Bloating Are you aware of the range of causes, risk factors, diagnoses, and treatment for belching and bloating, and can you discern what is considered normal from signs of illness? Test yourself with a quiz.
  Medscape, May 24, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: GLP-1 Agonists How much do you know about GLP-1 agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide? Make sure you know key indications, contraindications, and adverse events for these popular drugs with this short quiz.
  Medscape, May 03, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Colonoscopy Bowel Prep Do you know colonoscopy bowel prep best practices, including key clinical considerations and instructions for patients? Test yourself with this brief quiz.
  Medscape, May 03, 2023
• Dysphagia and Odynophagia in a Woman With Hypothyroidism A 55-year-old woman with a history of hypothyroidism presents with worsening dysphagia and odynophagia. Solid foods are becoming less tolerable. Do you know what's causing her symptoms?
  Medscape, May 03, 2023
• An 8-Year-Old Boy With Autism, Lupus, Fever, and Chest Pain An 8-year-old boy with autism and systemic lupus erythematosus presents to his pediatrician with fever, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Can you provide an accurate diagnosis?
  Medscape, May 03, 2023
• A Woman With Dizziness and Shoulder Pain After Colonoscopy A 65-year-old woman underwent a routine outpatient screening colonoscopy. Twelve hours later, she developed dizziness, abdominal pain, and left-shoulder discomfort. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, May 03, 2023
• A 15-Year-Old Girl With Steatorrhea and Poor Night Vision A 15-year-old, pale-appearing patient presents with an inability to digest food properly. Her symptoms started 3 months ago, with intermittent abdominal cramps. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, April 26, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV -- When to Switch? Interested in testing your knowledge of ART switching? Take this short quiz.
  Medscape, April 24, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection How much do you know about risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 reinfection? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, April 14, 2023
• Bleeding Gums and Rash on Both Legs in a 38-Year-Old Man A 38-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of bleeding from his gums after brushing his teeth. He also noticed a rash on both legs over the past couple of weeks. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, April 12, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Diverticulitis Key Aspects Are you familiar with the key aspects of diverticulitis, including its presentation, workup, diagnosis, and treatment? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, April 12, 2023
• A 48-Year-Old With Cirrhosis and Sudden Abdominal Distension A 48-year-old man with known cirrhosis develops increasing abdominal distention and dull pain. He also begins to experience altered mental status. What is the underlying cause of his condition?
  Medscape, April 05, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Asthma Control and Long-term Outcomes Do you know the basics of asthma control and long-term outcomes? Take this quick quiz to find out.
  Medscape, April 04, 2023
• A Highly Active 80-Year-Old Woman With Sudden Illness An 80-year-old woman presents with malaise, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and watery diarrhea. She is highly active, with a full-time job as a realtor. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, April 03, 2023
• Acid Reflux Despite PPI Use in a Woman Losing Weight A 63-year-old woman has persistent acid reflux, intermittent epigastric pain, and unintended weight loss, plus a history of infiltrating lobular carcinoma of the breast. What's causing her symptoms?
  Medscape, April 03, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Alzheimer's Disease Comorbidities Are you familiar with the comorbidities seen with Alzheimer's disease? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, March 30, 2023
• Patient Simulation: A 45-Year-Old Woman With Longstanding Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea A woman with obesity and OSA has had an inadequate response to lifestyle interventions for weight loss. What is the most appropriate next step in management? How would you treat this patient?
  Medscape, March 29, 2023
• Trucker Who Drinks Six Beers Daily Has Fever and Odynophagia A 45-year-old man presents with a fever and odynophagia. He has been a truck driver for 25 years and typically drinks at least a six-pack of beers daily. Do you know what's causing his symptoms?
  Medscape, March 28, 2023
• Fast Five Quiz: Management of Systemic Sclerosis ILD Are you up-to-date on the management of systemic sclerosis–associated interstitial lung disease? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, March 28, 2023
• A 22-Year-Old Passed Out on a Plane and Couldn't Wake Up A 22-year-old man with no significant medical history is transferred from the airport in a semiconscious state after returning from a 3-week vacation. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, March 27, 2023