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Chapter 39 Flashcards

1
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functions of the digestive tract

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  • digestion
  • absorption
  • elimination
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2
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upper digestive tract includes

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  • mouth
  • pharynx
  • esophagus
  • stomach
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3
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amylase

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  • ptyalin

- enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates

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4
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is shared by the digestive and respiratory tracts

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pharynx

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5
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three parts of the stomach

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  • fundus
  • body
  • pylorus
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6
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gastric secretions in the stomach

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  • rennin
  • pepsin
  • hydrochloric acid
  • lipase
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rennin

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breaks down milk proteins

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pyloric sphincter

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is between the stomach and the small intestine and it keeps food in the stomach until it is properly mixed

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9
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lack of appetite

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anorexia

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causes of anorexia

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  • nausea
  • decreased sense of taste or smell
  • mouth disorders
  • medications
  • anxiety
  • depression
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test to diagnose anorexia

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  • serum hemoglobin
  • iron
  • zinc
  • calcium
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interventions for anorexia patient

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  • assist with oral hygiene
  • relieve nausea
  • small servings
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13
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samples of feeding problems

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  • paralysis
  • arthritis
  • neuromuscular disorders
  • confusion
  • weakness
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14
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treatments for feeding problems

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  • assist with feeding

- physical therapy

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15
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inflammation of the oral mucosa

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stomatitis

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16
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infection caused by bacteria

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Vincent infection

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17
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ulcers and vesicles in the mouth and on the lips

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herpes simplex type 1 infection

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18
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canker sore

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aphthous stomatitis

19
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candida albicans

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  • yeast like fungus

- thrush

20
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the opening between the stomach and the duodenum

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pylorus

21
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gastroduodenoscopy

billroth l

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  • part of the distal portion of the stomach is removed
  • reduces acid
  • may experience dumping syndrome, anemia, bile reflux
22
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gastrojejunostomy

billroth ll

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  • part of the distal portion of the stomach is removed
  • removes the source of acid secretions
  • may experience dumping syndrome, weight loss
23
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types of functional assessment

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  • general dietary habits
  • attitudes
  • beliefs about food
  • changes in dietary habits
24
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endoscopic exam

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inspection of hollow, interior organs through a lighted tube called an endoscope

25
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causes of stomatitis

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  • mechanical trauma
  • poorly fitting dentures
  • irritation of excessive tobacco or alcohol
  • inadequate nutrition
  • radiation therapy
26
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treatment for stomatitis

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antibiotics usually topical

27
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what else is Vincent infection called

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trench mouth

28
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bacterial infection that causes a metallic taste and bleeding, ulcers in the mouth, and increased salivation

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Vincent infection

29
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interventions for oral inflammation

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  • oral hygiene
  • brush with soft bristled toothbrush
  • swish and swallow
30
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types of oral cancer

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  • squamous cell carcinoma

- basal cell carcinoma

31
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type of cancer that occurs on the lips, buccal mucosa, gums, floor of the mouth, tonsils, and tongue

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squamous cell carcinoma

32
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the most common site for basal cell carcinoma

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lips

33
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risk factors of oral cancer

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prolonged exposure to irritants, including sun, wind, and pipe smoking

34
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factors that increase oral cancer

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tobacco and alcohol, poor nutrition, chronic irritation

35
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signs and symptoms of oral cancer

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tongue irritation
loose teeth
pain in the tongue or ear

36
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hard white patches in the mouth

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leukoplakia

37
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inflammation of the parotid glands

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parotitis

38
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parotitis

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causes painful swelling of the salivary glands below the ear next to the lower jaw

39
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who can have parotitis

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  • those who are unable to take oral meds
  • poor oral hygiene
  • weak and have little resistance to infection
40
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treatment for parotitis

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antibiotics, mouthwashes, warm compresses

41
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worsening dysphagia

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achalasia

42
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causes of achalasia

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failure of the lower esophageal muscles and sphincter to relax during swallowing

43
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treatment for achalasia

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drug therapy
esophageal dilation
surgical measures

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