Bleeding, Cholecystitis, Cirrhosis, Diverticulitis, Esophageal Varices

Question 1

bleeding above the ligament of treitz (bleeding from the esophagus, stomach or duodenum)

more common in males

Answer 1

UGIB

Question 2

bright red blood in the vomit

Answer 2

hematemesis

Question 3

small tears in the lining the esophagus that are usually related to retching

may be minor and stop bleeding w/o treatment or may require intervention

Answer 3

mallory - weiss tears

Question 4

bleeding from the enlarged blood vessels w/in the esophagus nearly always related to liver disease

higher mortality rate of any cause of GI bleeding

Answer 4

esophageal varices

Question 5

may be in the stomach or duodenum and usually related to hyperacidity, Pepsin or aspirin, inhibition or prostaglandins

may also be d/t infection by helicobacter pylori

Answer 5

ulcers

Question 6

bleeding below the ligament of treitz (bleeding from the small bowel, large bowel or rectum)

more common in females

Answer 6

lower GIB

Question 7

bright red blood in the stool

Answer 7

hematochezia

Question 8

facilitates gastric lavage to remove the clots and to cleanse blood from the GI tract for endoscopic treatment)

Answer 8

gastric tube

Question 9

generalized abrupt onset aching, cramping (LLQ)
abdominal tenderness
anorexia n/a
fever, elevated WBC
change in bowel habits (constipation or diarrhea)
perforation will cause signs of peritonitis

Answer 9

diverticulitis