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Finals | Digestive System Flashcards

1
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Digestive system can be divided into ?

A

ALIMENTARY CANAL
ACCESSORY DIGESTIVE STRUCTURES

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ALIMENTARY CANAL

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Mouth
pharynx
esophagus
stomach
SI and
LI

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ACCESSORY DIGESTIVE STRUCTURES

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Teeth
tongue
salivary glands
liver
pancreas
GB

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PROCESS OF DIGESTION:

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  1. Ingestion
  2. Propulsion
  3. Mechanical/physical digestion
  4. Chemical digestion
  5. Absorption
  6. Defecation
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5
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Intense fear of gaining weight and can become dangerously thin.

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Anorexia nervosa

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6
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Anorexia nervosa vs bulimia

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Anorexia nervosa: fear of eating
Bulimia: uncontrolled overeating followed by forced vomiting

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Appendix becomes swollen, inflamed, and filled with pus.

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Appendicitis

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8
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Best modality for appendicitis

A

CT Scan (Except for when patient is pregnant: UTZ)

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9
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Presence of gallstones, which are concretions that form in the biliary tract.

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Cholelithiasis

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10
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Gallstones vs polyps

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Gallstones: Stationary; has shadow
Polyps: Follows the transducer: no shadow

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A condition in which the liver does not function properly due to long-term damage. This damage is characterized by the replacement of normal liver tissue by scar tissue.

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Cirrhosis

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12
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Common patients for cirrhosis

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manginginom

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13
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Normal vs cirrhotic pt under UTZ

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Normal: Smooth structures and parenchyma
Cirrhotic: Rough, uneven edges (bako-bako)

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14
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Chronic digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of the colon.

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Colitis

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15
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What causes colitis?

A

Perforation(?)
Ulceration(?)

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16
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Too much absorption of water for fecal formation.

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Constipation

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17
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Constipation vs diarrhea

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Constipation: Too much absorption
Diarhhea: Too much water

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18
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An inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the digestive tract leading to abdominal pain severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition.

A

Crohn’s Disease

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19
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Crohn’s disease radiographic appearance

A

Cobblestone appearance

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20
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Loose bowel movement, watery stools

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Diarrhea

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21
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Small pouches that bulge outward through the colon

A

Diverticulosis

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22
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Diverticulosis vs Polyps

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Diverticulosis: Outward bulging
Polyps: Inward bulging

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23
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Medical term for “indigestion”

A

Dyspepsia

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24
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Discomfort/pain in the upper abdomen.

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Dyspepsia

25
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Dyspepsia is the term refers to a group of symptoms that often include ?

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bloating, discomfort, nausea, and burping.

26
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What is emesis?

A

Vomiting

27
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Vomiting of colored red/similar to coffee grounds blood

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Hematemesis

28
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Bright red blood in the stool, usually from the lower GIT or from hemorrhoids.

A

Hematochezia

29
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Rectal bleeding

A

Hematochezia-

30
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“Piles”

A

Hemorrhoids

31
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Swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum

A

Hemorrhoids

32
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What commonly causes hepatitis?

A

Commonly caused by viral infections

33
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Hepatitis radiographic appearance

A

Starry sky appearance

34
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Hepatomegaly can be caused by? And what can hepatomegaly be a sign of?

A

Heart failure
Blockage of blood vessels from the liver
Can be a sign of chronic liver disease

35
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Upper part of the stomach bulges through an opening in the diaphragm.

A

Hiatal Hernia

36
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Hiatal Hernia radiographic appearance

A

Schatzi ring

37
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caused by Crohn’s disease (CD)

A

Ileitis

38
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Part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The resulting bulge can be painful, especially when you cough, bend over or lift a heavy object.

A

Inguinal Hernia

39
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Common disorder that affects the large intestine

A

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

40
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The skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membranes turn yellow because of a high level of bilirubin, a yellow- orange bile pigment.

A

Jaundice

41
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Urge to vomit

A

Nausea

42
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When digestive enzymes start digesting the pancreas itself

A

Pancreatitis

43
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Open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine.

A

Peptic Ulcer

44
Q

Peptic ulcer is commonly cause by —

A

high stomach acid

45
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What commonly causes peritonitis?

A

Usually caused by infection from bacteria or fungi

46
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A painful burning feeling in your chest or throat. It happens when stomach acid backs up into your esophagus

A

Pyrosis

47
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Pyrosis is a medical term for ?

A

Heartburn

48
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A sore or inflammation inside of the mouth (cheeks, gums, inside of the lips, or on the tongue).

A

Stomatitis

49
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When small intestines are not in its normal position

A

MALROTATION

50
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WHAT IS THE IMAGING MODALITY THAT CAN BE USED TO IMAGE MALROTATION?

A

UGIS

51
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Occurs when segment of the bowel telescopes into a distal segment

A

INTUSSUSCEPTION

52
Q

Twisting of the bowel loop about its mesenteric base

A

VOLVULUS

53
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Volvulus radiographic sign

A

Coffee bean sign and bird beak sign

54
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Small masses of tissue arising from the bowel wall to project inward into the lumen

A

POLYPS

55
Q

Pharmaceutical that helps neutralize stomach acid

A

ANTACIDS

56
Q

Medications to kill H. pylori

A

ANTIBIOTICS

57
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Given to certain types of medicines that stop or slow diarrhea.

A

ANTIDIARRHEALS

58
Q

Reduce the amount of stomach acid released into the digestive tract, which relieves ulcer pain and encourages healing.

A

MEDICATIONS TO REDUCE ACID PRODUCTION/ Acid blockers

59
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MEDICATIONS TO REDUCE ACID PRODUCTION/ Acid blockers AKA?

A

Histamine (H-2) blockers

0857 RAD TECH 121 (30 decks)

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