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1
Q

what does a FOBT positive test look like?

A

turns blue

2
Q

what are things that cause false positives for FOBT?

A

beets, red meats (excess), or iron replacement therapy

3
Q

what is the age at which annual FOBT start?

A

50 (minimum) some start earlier or with Fhx

4
Q

what test would you perform with a pt who has an unexplained anemia

A

FOBT

5
Q

what test would you perform with a pt who has symptoms that are suspicious of colitis?

A

FOBT

6
Q

when might you not do a FOBT?

A

if the pt is going to have a colonoscopy soon anyway

7
Q

what is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia?

A

blood loss

8
Q

what abdominal problems do statins cause?

A

hepatotoxicity

renal failure

9
Q

what abdominal problems do bisphosphates cause?

A

GERD
reflux
esophageal erosion

10
Q

what abdominal problems do antibiotics cause?

A

diarrhea

11
Q

what abdominal problems do laxatives cause?

A

abdominal cramping

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