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Gastrointestinal (GI) Flashcards

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Emesis

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Vomiting

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Hematemesis

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Gross amounts of blood in the vomit

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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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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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Peritonitis

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Inflammation of abdominal lining

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