GI 1 Flashcards
What type of alkalosis do patient’s with pyloric stenosis have?
hypochloraemic, hypokalaemic alkalosis
What is the hallmark sign of pyloric stenosis?
non-bilious projectile vomiting
How can you differentiate between mesenteric ischemia and ischemic colitis?
- mesenteric ischemia = small bowel, sudden onset, pain out of proportion
- ischemic colitis = large bowel, more gradual onset, pain not as bad
The round ligament is the fetal remnant of what?
the umbilical vein
The liver is divided by what ligament?
falciform ligament
What are the 2 different plexus in the enteric nervous system?
- myenteric plexus
- submucosal plexus
A ruptured labia frenulum in children should make you suspicious for what?
domestic abuse
What is the difference in action of the myenteric and submucosal plexuses?
- myenteric = movement
- submucosal = secretions
What is necessary for the large intestine to function correctly?
that the small intestine is working correctly
Where does the liver get most of it’s oxygen?
portal vein
How many deciduous teeth do children have?
20
What occurs if there is prolonged exposure of stomach acid in the lower esophageal sphincter?
Barrett’s esophagus
What determines how much structural integrity a tooth has?
alveolar ligament
What is the main function of the large intestine?
retention of water
Why is the dentate line important?
it divides the visceral and somatic pain sensation.
visceral above the dentate line; somatic pain below the dentate line
