GI Flashcards
recent surgery can lead to what GI issue
constipation
F’s that put people at risk for gallstones (6)
fat over 40 fair skinned female fertile (estrogen levels) flatulent
causes of metabolic acidosis
excessive diarrhea (D is a base-not an acid) malabsorption syndromes
causes of metabolic alkalosis
vomiting
NGT suctioning
acidosis comes from (bottom or top)
bottom-diarrhea
alkalosis comes from (bottom or top)
top-vomiting
a weight loss of how much in how long is concerning
greater than 15 lbs in 3 months
if a pt is taking iron they should increase these (3)
fiber, vitamin C, water
a steadily decreasing BP can indicate what
internal bleeding
rebound tenderness is a paramount sign of what
peritonitis
frothy stool is what
fatty
stool that floats has what
high fat
normal bowel sounds
3-12 per min
hypoactive bowel sounds
1-2 in 2 mins
hyperactive bowel sounds
greater than 7 in 30 sec
a hgb of 6 & a hct of 18 indicates what
an active bleed
a hgb of 10 & a hct of 30 indicates what
a slow bleed
when does Na increase
dehydration
signs of increased sodium
mental changes & seizures
signs of decreased sodium
muscle weakness & confusion
signs of a slow bleed
dark tarry stool, coffee ground emesis
what does amylase break down
carbs and starches
where are amylase and lipase normally dumped
into the chyme or stool
where are amylase and lipase dumped when they are overproduced
the blood
