Esophagus: GERD & Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
GERD
What lifestyle modifications need to be made?
A
Not drinking/smoking so much
2
Q
GERD
How to eat?
A
Small, frequent meals
Slowly eat
Eat in calm, relaxed environment
3
Q
GERD
What do avoid?
A
High fat meals High fat dairy Fried foods Citrus fruits Pastry
Late evening snacks
Lying flat after eating
4
Q
GERD
T/F: Need to loose weight if obese
A
T
5
Q
GERD
Avoid what lifestyle things
A
Smoking
Alcohol
6
Q
GERD
Foods to not eat!
A
Peppermint Chocolate Caffeinated bev Chocolate Citrus/tomatos
7
Q
Cancer–Esophagastrectomy post op
What is highest priority?
A
Resp. care (ABC!!)
8
Q
Cancer–Esophagastrectomy post op
What to monitor with cardiac?
A
Fluid overload and hemodynamic monitors
9
Q
Cancer–Esophagastrectomy post op
Wound management assessment?
A
Fever
Fluid accumulation
Inflammation
Symptom of early shock
10
Q
Cancer–Esophagastrectomy post op
T/F: Can adjust NGT if pt. is complainign
A
F!!!
Do not touch NGT!!!–need to communicate with surgeon first
