Chapters 16 & 17 Flashcards
Abd
Abdomen
BM
Bowel Movement
BRB
Bright Red Blood
Emesis
Vomiting
GI
Gastrointestinal
GI Cocktail
a mixture of liquid antacid, viscous lidocaine, and an anticholinergic primarily used to treat indigestion
Hematemesis
Vomiting blood
Hematochezia
Blood in stool
Lithiasis
Formation of mineral concretions (stone) in the body
Melena
Black, tarry stool
N/V/D
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Peritoneal Cavity
Space between the parietal peritoneum and visceral peritoneum- separates organs in abd cavity from abd wall
Post-Tussive Emesis
Vomiting after coughing
BS
Bowel Sounds
Caput Medusae
Dilated veins seen on the abdomen of a patient with cirrhosis of the liver
Distention
Sensation of elevated abdominal pressure and volume
Guarding
Tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs within the abdomen from the pain of pressure upon palpation; can be voluntary or involuntary.
Hepatomegaly
Enlargement of the liver
Hepatosplenomegaly
Enlargement of the liver and spleen
LLQ
Left Lower Quadrant
LUQ
Left Upper Quadrant
McBurney’s Point Tenderness
Site of extreme sensitivity in acute appendicitis, situated in the normal area of the appendix midway between the umbilicus and the anterior iliac crest in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen
Murphy’s Sign
Finding associated with acute cholecystitis which causes pain on inspiration when the examiner’s fingers are place on the RUQ at the location of the gallbladder
Obturator Sign
Indication of appendicitis in which the internal rotation of the right leg at the hip and knee causes abdominal discomfort
Psoas Sign
Indication of appendicitis in which passive extension of the thigh of a patient lying on his side with knees extended causes abdominal pain
Rebound Tenderness
Pain upon removal of pressure rather than application of pressure to the abdomen
Rectal Exam
Internal examination of the rectum
Rigidity
Stiffness of the muscles in the belly area, which can be felt when touched or pressed
RLQ
Right Lower Quadrant
Rovsing’s Sign
Indication of acute appendicitis in which pressure on the left lower quadrant of the abdomen causes pain in the RLQ
Anoscopy
Method to view the anus, anal canal, and lower rectum. Used to diagnose internal hemorrhoids, anal fissures, masses
Appendectomy
Surgical removal of the appendix
Ascites
Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
C. Diff
Clostridium Difficile- bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon most commonly affecting older adults in hospitals or in long term care facilities and typically occurs after use of antibiotic medications
Cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder; gallbladder can often be visualized by a RUQ ultrasound
Cholelithiasis
Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by scarring leading to loss of liver function
Colitis
swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon)
Colonoscopy
Endoscopic examination of the large bowel and the distal part of small bowel with a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus
Colostomy
Surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through the abdominal wall causing stools moving through the intestine to drain into a bag
Crohn’s Disease
Type of inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, causing a wide variety of symptoms
Diverticulitis
Small, bulging sacs or pouches of the inner lining of the intestine (diverticulosis) that become inflamed or infected
Diverticulosis
Condition of having diverticula in the colon, which are out-pocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weakness of muscle layers in the colon wall
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy- procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum
Enema
Procedure of introducing liquids into the rectum and colon via the anus often used to treat constipation
Gastritis
Lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen
Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract involving both the stomach and small intestine resulting in diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps
Gastroparesis
Condition that reduces the ability of the stomach to empty its contents, but there is no blockage (obstruction)
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease- stomach acid comes back up from the stomach into the esophagus. Also call acid reflux or heartburn.
H. Pylori
Helicobacter Pylori- bacteria associated with peptic ulcers, gastritis and possibly gastric cancer
Hemorrhoids
Mass of dilated veins in the anorectal area (internal or external)
Hepatitis C
Viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver
Hernia
Sac formed by the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) that comes through a hole or weak area in the fascia, the strong layer of the abdominal wall that surrounds the muslce
Hydronephrosis
Swelling of kidney due to a backup of urine; often detected by renal ultrasound
IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome- functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits