Exam 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Subjective data for GI assessment

A

demographics, PMH, PSH, family hx, nutrition hx, socioeconomic status, chief complaint

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2
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Age related changes to GI

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decreased peristalsis, loss of teeth, diminished salivary flow, decreased gastric motility, risk for dysphagia

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3
Q

diagnostic study that illuminates inside GI system

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barium swallow

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4
Q

inflammation of oral cavity

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stomatitits

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5
Q

How can you treat stomatitis

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soft toothbrush, foam swabs, no alcohol rinses, warm saline, no hot foods, soft bland diet

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6
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What do you do with Nystatin?

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swish drug around mouth before swallowing

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7
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inflammation of salivary gland

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acute sialadenitis

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8
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reduces acid secretion in stomach by binding irreversibly to the enzyme H+. Inhibits final pathway involved in acid secretion– before meals

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proton pump inhibitors

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9
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decrease gastric acid secretion– give with meals

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H2 blockers

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10
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deactivating pepsin - can be given before or after meals

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antacids

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11
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surgical management of GERD

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nissen fundoplication

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12
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occurs from long standing untreated GERD

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Barretts esophagus

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13
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Risk factors for esophageal cancer

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obesity, smoking, untreated GERD, pickled foods, alcohol intake

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14
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What meds can cause gastritis?

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steroids, aspirin, NSAIDS

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15
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rapid onset, N/V, hematemesis, dyspepsia, anorexia

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acute gastritis

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16
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vague epigastric pain that is relieved by food- b12 deficiency

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chronic gastritis

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17
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impaired mucosal barrier

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peptic ulcers

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18
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gnawing sharp pain, bloody emesis, food ingestion makes pain worse

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gastric ulcer

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19
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bloody stool, dull burning pain, relieved by eating food

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duodenal ulcer

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20
Q

sudden severe pain, referred shoulder pain

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perforation

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21
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unpleasant symptoms - when fluid and food move rapidly into the small intestines before proper absorption

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dumping syndrome

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22
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prevention of dumping syndrome

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frequent small meals, high fat high protein, love carb, no milk, avoid alcohol

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23
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what drugs can cause GI bleeding?

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nsaids, naproxen

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24
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s/s of GI bleeding

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coffee ground vomitus, occult blood, decreased BP

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25
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What is important to do after a barium enema?

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drink lots of water- stools will be chalky white

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26
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endoscopic view of large bowel starting at age 50

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colonoscopy

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27
Q

protrusion through a weak abdominal wall

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hernia

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28
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peritoneum sac formation

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indirect inguinal

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29
Q

weak point in abdominal wall

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direct inguinal hernia

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30
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protrusion through the femoral ring

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femoral hernia

31
Q

can be congenital or acquired

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umbilical hernia

32
Q

inadequate healing of the incision

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incisional hernia

33
Q

s/s include: abdominal distention, nausea and vomiting, pain , fever, tachycardia

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strangulated hernia

34
Q

swollen or distended veins in the anorectal region

A

hemorrhoids

35
Q

what can trigger hemorrhoids

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constipation, obesity, weight lifting, strenuous exercise, decreased fluid intake

36
Q

hemorrhoid management

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stool softener, exercise, sitz bath/ warm compresses, topical anesthetics

37
Q

obstruction with compromised blood flow

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strangulated obstruction

38
Q

non mechanical obstruction: s/s - distention, absent peristalsis

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paralytic ileus

39
Q

intermittment colicky pain

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mechanical obstruction

40
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constant pain

A

nonmechanical

41
Q

bowel blockage

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mechanical obstruction

42
Q

obstruction with compromised blood flow

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strangulated obstruction

43
Q

s/s of strangulated intestinal obstruction

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fever, tachycardia, pain, rigid abdomen

44
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Labs for intestinal obstruction

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WBC ^

H and H ^, BUN ^ = dehydration

45
Q

what setting will the NGT be on for intestinal obstruction

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low intermittent suction

46
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risk factors for CRC

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50+, smoking, polyps, genetics, family history of cancer, alcohol, diet

47
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how often is a colonoscopy recommended?

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every 10 years

48
Q

how often is a barium enema recommended?

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every 5 years

49
Q

how often is fecal occult blood testing recommended?

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every year

50
Q

s/s of CRC

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fatigue, full abdomen, vague pain, unintentional weight loss, bloody stool, CEA +

51
Q

solid formation of stool

A

sigmoid/ descending colostomy

52
Q

diarrhea, constipation, mucous in stool, belching, gas, bloated

A

IBS

53
Q

interventions for IBS

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increase fiber, fluids, chew slowly, stress reduction

54
Q

what is a risk with appendicitis?

A

peritonitis–> sepsis

55
Q

cramping pain, anorexia, rebound tenderness, N/V, RLQ pain, relief when hip or knee is bent is emergency

A

appendicitis

56
Q

What lab is drawn to show appendicitis

A

elevated WBC with shift to the left

57
Q

point of rebound tenderness

A

McBurneys point

58
Q

when you palpate LLQ the pain is felt on the RLQ

A

Rovsings sign

59
Q

inflammation of lining of abdominal cavity

A

peritonitis

60
Q

What are the risks for peritonitis

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sepsis, respiratory difficulty, poor kidney perfusion

61
Q

classic sign of peritonitis

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rigid boardlike abdomen, distended, n/v, decreased bowel sounds, fever, tachycardia, dehydration

62
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treatment for peritonitis

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oxygen, NPO, abx, infection control, IV fluids

63
Q

abx associated diarrhea

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c-diff

64
Q

treatment for c-diff

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abx, contact precautions, skin care, fluids, vs, electrolytes

65
Q

intestinal mucosa becomes hyperemic, edematous and reddened- remissions and exacerbations

A

ulcerative colitis

66
Q

s/s: lower abdominal colicky pain, bloody and mucousy stool, tenesmus

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ulcerative colitis

67
Q

chronic inflammatory disease

A

Crohns disease

68
Q

s/s: diarrhea, abdominal pain, and low grade fever, steatorrhea, anemia

A

Crohns disease

69
Q

complications of Crohns

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hemorrhage, malnourishment, fistula formation

70
Q

how often do you change the tubing for TPN?

A

every 24 hours

71
Q

pouchlike herniations

A

diverticula

72
Q

abnormal pouchlike herniations

A

diverticulosis

73
Q

inflammation or infection of diverticula

A

acute diverticulitis

74
Q

usually has no symptoms

A

diverticulosis