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Gastrointestinal Flashcards

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emesis

A

vomiting

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hematemesis

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gross amounts of blood in the vomit

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3
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hepatomegaly

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enlarged liver

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hernia

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protrusion of part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle

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5
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melena

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black tarry stool indicative of an upper GI bleed

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N/V/D

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nausea/vomiting/diarrhea

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peritoneal signs (rebound, guarding, or rigidity)

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signs indicative of acute abdominal inflammation (peritonitis)

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