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1
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Heartburn caused by acidic contents which regurgitate up into the lower esophagus

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GERD

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2
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Genetic malignant childhood tumor of the kidneys

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Wilms tumor

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3
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Complication from chronic HTN leading to renal insufficiency

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nephrosclerosis

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4
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erosive gastritis causing ulcers in the stomach

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peptic ulcer disease

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5
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inflammation of kidneys caused by infection

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pyelonephritis

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6
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inflammation of the bladder

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cystitis

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7
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enlargement or inflammation of the veins at the edge of the anus

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hemorrhoids

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8
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chronic autoimmune disease effecting mainly the small intestine

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Crohn’s

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9
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inflammation of the glomerulus of the nephron

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glomerulonephritis

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10
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chronic autoimmune disease that affects the rectum and colon

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ulcerative colitis

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11
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gallbladder stones

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cholelithiasis

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12
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sudden loss of function of the kidneys

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acute renal failure

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13
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inflammation of the stomach and intestine from bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections

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gastroenteritis

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14
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caused by squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma

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esophageal cancer

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15
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caused from dental procedures, arthritis, mm spasms and teeth clenching

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TMJ dysfunction

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16
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chronic fibrosis of the liver which may lead to liver failure

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liver cirrhosis

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17
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used to detect lesions in the colon

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barium enema test

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18
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test for upper GI diseases

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Endoscopy

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19
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test primarily for the abdomen and pelvis

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laparoscopic exploratory surgery

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20
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test used for blood vessels

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radiographic and imaging test

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21
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from squamous cells of the lining of the esophagus

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squamous cell carcinoma

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22
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derives from mucus producing cells

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adenocarcinoma

23
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  • dysphagia
  • weight loss
  • pain when swallowing
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esophageal cancer

24
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  • burning/pain in central anterior chest
  • occurs in supine
  • nausea
25
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GERD PT

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know difference between GERD and MI

26
Q

what is the most common carcinoma of the mouth?

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squamous cell

27
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TMJ dysfunction PT (3)

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  1. manual therapy
  2. modalities
  3. ther ex
28
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Common s/s for stomach diseases

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  1. ab pain
  2. nausea
  3. anorexia
  4. diarrhea/constipation
29
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non-erosive gastritis

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chronic gastritis

30
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erosive gastritis.

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peptic ulcer disease

31
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Intense R lower ab pain (McBurney’s point)

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appendicitis

32
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intolerance to gluten. damage to lining of the small intestine

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celiac sprue

33
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food not moving due to adhesions, tumor, or impacted feces

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obstructive ileus

34
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paralysis or damage to the nerves causing lack or peristalsis

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paralytic ileus

35
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rare bacterial infectious disease that causes malabsorption. Can result in an arthritis type of condition

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Whipple’s disease

36
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most common malignant tumor of the intestinal tract

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colorectal carcinoma

37
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inflammation of peritoneum

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peritonitis

38
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protrusion of rectal tissue beyond opening of anus

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rectal prolapse

39
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pouch-like processes of the colon

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diverticula disease

40
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  • ab pain
  • diarrhea/constipation
  • anorexia
  • bleeding
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diverticula disease

41
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  • bleeding from rectum
  • itching
  • pain/soreness
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hemorrhoids

42
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  • diarrhea w/ blood/mucus
  • anemia
  • anorexia
  • malnutrition/weight loss
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inflammatory bowel disease

43
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inflammatory bowel disease can be caused from…(3)

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  1. stress
  2. arthritis
  3. bacteria
44
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small finger like projections in the wall of the intestines that can be benign or malignant

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intestinal polyps

45
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nonspecific intestinal condition, does not damage intestines.

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irritable bowel syndrome

46
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  • ab pain
  • diarrhea/constipation
  • bloating
47
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common bile duct stones

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choledocholithiasis

48
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s/s may be similar to heart attack

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cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis

49
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  • poor digestion
  • malnutrition
  • ascites
  • jaundice
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cirrhosis of the liver

50
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cancer of the liver tissue. closely linked to Hep B

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primary liver carcinoma

51
Q

test to see inside urethra and bladder

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cystoscopy

52
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tests creatinine clearance

53
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urinary system procedure that removes waste products

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renal dialysis

54
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renal failure PT (3)

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  1. mobility
  2. strength
  3. endurance

Pathophysiology (11 decks)

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