USMLE provides an outline of the USMLE Step 1 Content. The outline breaks down the exam into systems. This page will review the gastrointestinal system section of the USMLE Step 1 outline as it relates to pharmacology.
Gastrointestinal System
Here is a look at a summary of USMLE outline for the gastrointestinal system section with a focus on pharmacology related topics.
Infectious, Immunologic, and Inflammatory Disorders, Including Microbiologic and Host Response to Insult
- Pseudomembranous colitis (Clostridium difficile)
- Enteritis/Enteric infections
- S. Aureus
- E. Coli
- L. Monocytogenes
- Shigella
- Traveler’s diarrhea
- V. cholerae
- Salmonella
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- Campylobacter
- Viral Infections
- Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E
- Fungal Infections
- Thrush
- Parasitic Infections
- Cryptosporidium
- Cyclospora
- E. histolytica
- Giardia
- Strongyloides stercoralis
Disorders of the Oral Cavity, Salivary Glands, and Esophagus
- Esophagitis/Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Disorders of the Stomach, Small Intestine, Colon, Rectum, and Anus
- Dyspepsia/hyperacidity
- Gastric ulcer
- Gastritis
- Peptic ulcer
- H. pylori
Disorders of the Liver and Biliary System, Non-infectious
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Cholangitis
Adverse Effects of Drugs on the Respiratory System
- Drug-induced changes in motility
- Chronic laxative use
- Opioids
- Drug-induced gastritis, duodenitis, and peptic ulcer disease (NSAIDs)
- Drug-induced hepatitis
- Acetaminophen
- Isoniazid
- Drug induced pancreatitis
- Thiazide diuretics