Chapter 17 Flashcards
1
Q
Acute abdomen
A
Sudden onset abdominal pain
2
Q
-itis
A
Inflammation
3
Q
Hematemesis
A
Vomiting blood
4
Q
Ileus
A
Paralysis of the bowel
5
Q
Melena
A
Black foul-smelling stool containing digested blood
6
Q
Uremia
A
Kidney failure