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1
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define ILEUM

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last & longest part of small intestine

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define PERITONEUM

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multilayered membrane protecting & holding organs in abdominal cavity

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define PARIETAL PERITONEUM

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outer layer of peritoneum lining interior abdominal wall

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define MESENTERY

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fused double layer of parietal peritoneum that attaches parts of intestine to interior abdominal wall

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define VISCERAL PERITONEUM

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inner layer of peritoneum surrounding organs of abdominal cavity

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define RETROPERITONEAL

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behind peritoneum

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7
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List the parts/sections of the GI tract

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upper: mouth to stomach
lower: small intestine to anus
accessory organs: pancreas, liver, gallbladder

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define PALATE

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roof of the mouth comprised of 3 parts

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define HARD PALATE

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anterior part of the palate covered w/mucous membranes

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define SOFT PALATE

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flexible, posterior part of the palate that closes the nasal passage way when swallowing

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describe UVULA

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structure that hangs from the soft palate (3rd part) that moves when swallowing & allows snoring/formation of sounds

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define TONGUE

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strong, flexible, muscle attached posteriorly

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define DORSUM

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upper surface of tongue w/protective covering & papillae

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define SUBLINGUAL SURFACE

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highly vascular part of tongue that can absorb medication

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define LINGUAL FRENUM

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attaches tongue to floor fo mouth to limit motion

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define PERIODONTIUM

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structures surrounding, supporting, & attached to teeth

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define GINGIVIA

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mucous membranes covering dental arches

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18
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what are other names for gingiva

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masticatory mucosa or gums

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define SULCUS

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space between tooth & ginigva

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define DENTAL ARCHES

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bony structures holding teeth (maxillary & mandibular attached by TMI)

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define OCCLUSION

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contact between chewing surfaces of jaws

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22
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parts of the teeth

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crown, root, cervix, dentin, pulp cavity/root canal, pulp

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define SALIVA

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substance that maintains teeth health & begins digestion (amylase)

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define ESOPHAGUS

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tube from pharynx to stomach

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define LOWER ESOPHAGEAL/CARDIAC SPHINCTER

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between esophagus & stomach to prevent regurgitation

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3 parts of the stomach

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fundus: upper round part
Body: main
Antrum: lower part

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define RUGAE

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fold in mucosa stomach lining allowing in crease & decrease in size

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28
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what comprises of gastric juices

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enzymes & HCI

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define PYLORIC SPHINCTER

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ring @ base of stomach before duodenum

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define PYLORUS

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passage connecting stomach & intestine

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parts of small intestine

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duodenum, jejunum, ileum

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define CECUM

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from ileum to colon

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define VERMIFORM APPENDIX

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mass of lymphoid tissue hangs from lower part of cecum

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define COLON

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longest part of large intestine split in 4 parts

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35
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give the order of the colon parts

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ascending, transverse, descending, & sigmoid

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36
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define RECTUM

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last 4” of large intestines to anus

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37
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what is the anus controlled by

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internal & external sphincters

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38
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define ANORECTAL

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anus & rectum as 1 unit

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39
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define LIVER

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removes excess blood sugar via glycogen & creates bile & bilirubin

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define BILE

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digest fat

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41
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define BILIRUBIN

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pigment made from hemoglobin breakdown to bile

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define BILIARY TREE

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channels transporting bile to small intestine

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define COMMON HEPATIC DUCT

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trunk of biliary tree

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define COMMON BILE DUCT

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common hepatic duct + cystic duct

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define GALLBLADDER

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concentrates & store bile under liver; pushes bile thru biliary tree via contraction

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define METABOLISM

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all processes involving usage of nutrients

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define ABSORPTION

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completely digested nutrients transported to cells

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48
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define MASTICATION

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chewing

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49
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define BOLUS

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mass of chewed food w/saliva

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define CHYME

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semifluid mass of partly digested food past the stomach

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51
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define BORBORYGMUS

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rumbling sound from gas/fluid movement

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52
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list pancreatic enzymes

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amylase, lipase, protease, insulin

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53
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define AMYLASE

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pancreatic enzyme that breaks down carbs/sugars

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54
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define LIPASE

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pancreatic enzyme help break down fat

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define PROTEASE

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pancreatic enzyme help break down proteins

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define INSULIN

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pancreatic enzyme aiding in absorption of sugar

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57
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which is used more commonly: gastralgia or gastrodynia

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gastralgia

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58
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another name for gastroenteritis

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stomach bug

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s/s: gastroenteritis

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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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60
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s/s: gastritis

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nausea & vomiting

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61
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cause: gastritis

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bacteria

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62
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define ABDOMINOCENTESIS

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surgical puncture of abdomen to remove fluid

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define PYELITIS

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inflammation of renal pelvis

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define PYROSIS

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discomfort bc of regurgitation of stomah acid

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65
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pyrosis is also known as

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heartburn

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66
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define PERITONITIS

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inflammation of peritoneum/abdominal cavity

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cause: peritonitis

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bacterial infection gen after ruptured organ/trauma

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68
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define CANKER SORES

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gray-white pits w/red border inside mouth

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69
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canker sours are also known as

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aphthous ulcers

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70
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cause: canker sores

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unknown, stress, food, fever

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71
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define CHEILITIS

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inflammation of lips w/crack like sores @ corners of mouth

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72
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cheilitis is also known as

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cheilosis

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73
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define COLD SORES

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blisters on face

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74
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cold sores are also known as

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herpes labialis or fever blisters

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75
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define LEUKOPLAKIA

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abnormal white & gen benign sore on tongue/inside cheek/genitalia/digestive tract/urinary tract

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cause: leukoplakia

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chronic irritation of mouth (or other structure)

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define STOMATITIS

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inflammation of mucosa of mouth

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define ORAL THRUSH

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fungal infection of mouth w/creamy white lesions on tongue/inner cheek

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oral thrush is generally seen in what demographic

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infants, seniors w/weak immune system, ppl on antibiotics

80
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define TRISMUS

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restriction to opening mouth

81
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cause: trismus

A

trauma, surgery, radiation

82
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trismus is also called

83
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trismus can impaire what

A

speaking, swallowing, & nutrition

84
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xerostomia is also called what

85
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cause of xerostomia

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medications or radiation

86
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s/s: xerostomia

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discomfort, difficulty swallowing, dental decay, change in taste

87
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define CLEFT LIP PALATE

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palate (upper lip, hard palate, soft palate) fails to close

88
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problems associated w/cleft lip palate

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difficult to eat & speak

89
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problems associated w/cleft lip palate

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difficult to eat & speak

90
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define BRUXISM

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involuntary teeth grinding w/sleep or stress

91
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issues w/bruxism

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wear down teeth, damage periodontal tissue, injure tMI

92
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cause: dental caries

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define DENTAL PLAQUE

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major cause of cavities & periodontal disease from bacteria & bacterial by-products

94
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define EDENTULOUS

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w/o permanent teeth

95
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halitosis is also known as

A

bad breath

96
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cause: halitosis

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dental disease, respiratory/gastric disorders

97
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define MALOCCLUSION

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progressive disease of inflammation around teeth

98
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malocclusion is also called

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periodontitis

99
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define DENTAL CALCULUS

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calcified dental plaque

100
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dental calculus is also called

101
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define GUM RECESSION

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shrinking of gingival tissue w/age

102
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acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is also called

A

trench mouth or ANUG

103
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cause: ANUG

A

abnormal bacteria growth in mouth

104
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s/s: ANUG

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inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration, necrosis

105
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define DYSPHAGIA

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difficult/painful swallowing

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define EOSINOPHILIC ESOPHAGITIS

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chronic immune disease where eosinophils build up in esophagus

107
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define ESOPHAGITIS

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inflammation of esophagus lining

108
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cause: esophagitis

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infection or stomach acids from GERD

109
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define GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

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acid reflux

110
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gastroesophageal reflux disease is also called

111
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define BARRET’S ESOPHAGUS

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epithelial cells of esophagus damaged from chronic acid exposure

112
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barett’s esophagus is associated w/what things

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  • can be developed from GERD
  • can increase risk of esophageal cancer
113
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define STRICTURE

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abnormal narrowing of passage from sacr tissue/damage

114
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define ESOPHAGEAL VARICES

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twisted & swollen veins distal esophagus/upper stomach

115
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esophageal varices are associated w/..

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serious liver disease & severe bleeding (rupture)

116
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define GASTROPARESIS

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gastric motility slows down, delaying gastric emptying

117
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define PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE

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gastric/duodenal ulcers affect mucous membranes of digestive

118
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cause: peptic ulcer disease

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bacteria or medications

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define ANOREXIA

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loss of appetite caused by disease

120
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define CACHEXIA

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physically wasting away from loss of weight & muscle mass where body can’t absorb nutrients

121
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define FAILURE TO THRIVE

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infant/child doesn’t grow as expected

122
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cause: failure to thrive

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any reasons

123
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define MALABSORPTION

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small intestine can’t absorb nutrients

124
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define MALNUTRITION

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lack proper food/nutrients

125
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cause: malnutrition

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shortage of food, poor eating habits, imability to digest/absorb/distribute nutrients

126
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define AEROPHAGIA

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excessive swallowing of air while eating/drinking

127
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aerophagia is associated w/what

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gas in stomach

128
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define DYSPEPSIA

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pain/discomfort during digestion

129
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dyspepsia is also called

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indigestion

130
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define HEMATEMESIS

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vomiting coagulated blood

131
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define GLUTEN INTOLERANCE

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digestive distress but no intestinal damage

132
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gluten intolerance is also called

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non-celiac gluten sensitivity

133
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define LACTOSE INTOLERANCE

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absence of lactase to process lactose

134
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lactose intolerance is common in what demographics

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AA & East Asians

135
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s/s: Small intestinal bacterial growth

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gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation

136
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define COLORECTAL CARCINOMA

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1st appears as polyps in colon, rectum or both

137
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colorectal carcinoma is also called

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colon cancer

138
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define POLYPS

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mushroom-like growth from mucous membrane that is benign/malignant

139
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define DIVERTICULOSIS

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chronic abnormal # of diverticula in weak spots of colon wall/GI

140
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define DIVERTICULUM

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small pouch in lining of wall/tubular organ

141
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diverticulosis is common in what demographic

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ppl +50 yrs

142
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define DIVERTICULITIS

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inflammation/infection of at least 1 diverticulum of colon

143
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s/s: diverticulitis

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sudden ab pain, cramping, nausea

144
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cause: enteritis

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ingestion of viral/bacterial infection

145
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DEFINE ischemic colitis

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part of large intestine partly/completely deprived of blood

146
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define ILEUS

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part/complete blockage of small/large intestine

147
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cause: ileus

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stopping of peristalsis in area or abdominal surgery (temporary & normal 24-72 hrs post op)

148
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s/s: ileus

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severe pain, cramping, distention, vomiting, inability to fart/defecate, fever

149
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s/s: IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

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common group of symptoms: intermittent cramping, ab pain, constipation w/stress & tension, diarrhea, bloating

150
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describe INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

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disease-causing inflammation of intestines causing an increase in risk of colorectal cancer; chronic, incurable, flares

151
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s/s: IBD

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abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue, fever, rectal bleeding, enteropathic arthritis, diarrhea

152
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describe: ULCERATIVE COLITIS

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autoimmune; chronic inflammation of rectum & large intestines –> ulcers & irritation. Only affects innermost lining & increase risk for colon cancer

153
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describe: CROHN’S DISEASE

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autoimmune; inflammation of anywhere in GI tract (gen ileum & colon); affect every layer of tissue –> scarring & thickening –> blockage

154
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define INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION

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part/complete blockage of either intestine from physical object

155
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cause: intestinal obstruction

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scar tissue, tumor, bezoar (indigestible materials)

156
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describe STRANGULATING OBSTRUCTION

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blood to intestines blocked –> necrosis, gangrene, perforation

157
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define INTESTINAL ADHESIONS

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fibrous bands band intestines together bc of trauma/inflammation

158
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define INTUSSUSCEPTION

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folding of 1 part of intestine into opening of adjacent section

159
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define VOLVULUS

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twisting of intestine

160
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define STRANGULATED HERNIA

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intestine in hernia constricted –> ischemia

161
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define CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE

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bacterial infection causing diarrhea & inflammation of colon

162
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define DYSENTERY

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bacterial infection spread thru food/H2O contaminated w/feces

163
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cause: e. coli

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bacteria thru poorly cooked food

164
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salmonellosis is also known as

A

salmonella

165
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cause: salmonellosis

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transmit via feces; eating undercooked meat, seafood, eggs, unpasteurized dairy

166
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define CONSTIPATION

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< 3 bowel movements/wk; stool hard, dry, small, & difficult to dry

167
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cause: constipation

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lack of fiber, disease, medication, pelvic floor dysfunction

168
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define HEMORRHOIDS

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cluster of veins, muscles, tissue slip near/thru anal opening & varicose veins of anus

169
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s/s: hemorrhoids

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pain, fecal leakage, itching, bleeding

170
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define RECTOCELE

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bulging/herniation of front wall of rectum into vaginal wall

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rectocele is also called

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rectal prolapse

172
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cause: rectocele

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birth, pregnancy

173
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define HEMATOCHEZIA

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bright red blood in stool (bleed lower GI)

174
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define MELENA

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black, tarry, foul smelling stools from digested blood from bleeding in upper GI

175
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describe STEATORRHEA

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excess fat in stool –> frothy & foul-smelling stools

176
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cause: steatorrhea

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pancreatic disease, removal of gallbladder, malabsorption disorders

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define ASCITES

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abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity

178
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cause: ascites

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gen severe liver disease

179
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define HEPATITIS

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inflammation of liver from viral infection; leading cause of liver cancer & transplants

180
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define HEPATITIS A

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highly contagious & acute from contaminated food & H2O w/infected feces; vaccine

181
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define HEPATITIS B

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bloodborne disease & chronic; transmit via bodily fluids; vaccine, potentially fatal

182
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define HEPATITIS C

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bloodborne disease & chronic; transmit via bodily fluids; asymptomatic for years & destroy liver; no vaccine, potentially fatal

183
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describe CIRRHOSIS

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chronic degenerative disease of liver w/scarring; fills w/fat –> other issues

184
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cause: cirrhosis

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excessive alcohol, drug, medication use, hepatits B or C

185
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describe NONALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS (NASH)

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more serious version of NAFLD; fatty accumulations + liver inflammation –> cirrhosis, irreversible scarring, cancer

186
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describe NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD)

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accumuleadinglation of fat in liver not bc of alcohol; leading liver disorder in US

187
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define CHOLANGITIS

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acute inflammation of bile duct

188
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cause: cholangitis

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generally bacterial infection

189
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s/s: cholangitis

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pain in RUQ, fever, jaundice

190
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define CHOLECYSTITIS

A

inflammation of gallbladder; associate w/gallstones

191
Q

define GALLSTONES

A

hard deposit from concentration of bile in gallbladder & ducts

192
Q

gallstones are also called

193
Q

define ANAL FISTULA

A

abnormal passageway between anus & skin near anus

194
Q

cause: anal fistula

A

infection –> bascess

195
Q

define CHOLELITHIASIS

A

abnormal condition of stones in gallbladder

196
Q

define PERIODONTAL DISEASE

A

inflammation & degneration of gums, teeth, & bone

197
Q

define JAUNDICE

A

yellowing of skin/tissue bc of high bilirubin

HOSA: Med Term (20 decks)

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