Chapter 16 Gastrointestinal and Urologic Emergencies Flashcards

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Pain felt in an area of the body other than the area where the cause of the pain is located.

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Referred pain

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The membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs.

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Peritoneum

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The protrusion of a loop of an organ or tissue through an abnormal body opening.

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Hernia

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Inflammation of the bladder.

A

Cystitis

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Inflammation of the pancreas.

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Pancreatitis

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A condition of sudden onset of pain within the abdomen, usually indicating peritonitis; immediate medical or surgical treatment is necessary.

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Acute abdomen

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Solid crystalline masses formed in the kidney, resulting from an excess of insoluble salts or uric acid crystallizing in the urine; may become trapped anywhere along the urinary tract.

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Kidney stones

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Inflammation of the peritoneum.

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Peritonitis

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9
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Vomiting.

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Emesis

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10
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Inflammation of the gallbladder.

A

Cholecystitis

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Bulging out of the intestinal rings in small pockets at weak areas in the muscle walls, creating abdominal discomfort.

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Diverticulitis

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Involuntary muscle contractions (spasms) of the abdominal wall in an effort to protect an inflamed abdomen; a sign of peritonitis.

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Guarding

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Paralysis of the bowel, arising from any one of several causes; stops contractions that move material through the intestine.

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Ileus

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14
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Inflammation of the appendix.

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Appendicitis

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15
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Complete obstruction of blood circulation in a given organ as a result of compression or entrapment; an emergency situation causing death of tissue.

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Strangulation

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Severe kidney failure resulting in the buildup of waste products within the blood. Eventually brain functions will be impaired.

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Uremia

17
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Infections, usually of the lower urinary tract (urethra and bladder), which occur when normal flora bacteria enter the urethra and grow.

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Urinary tract infection (UTI)