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GI Flashcards

1
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Colon cancer complication

A

large bowel obstruction

s/s: constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea

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What kind of diet should we teach to someone with colon cancer?

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high protein
high fiber
moves along faster

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3
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upper GI bleed diagnostic procedure

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EGD

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4
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most common culprit of upper GI bleed

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h.pylori which causes stomach ulcers

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lower GI bleed diagnostic test

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colonoscopy

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EGD

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probably be given conscious sedation
will suppress gag reflex
may have hoarse speech
fever 100 or higher call a physician

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7
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colonoscopy

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conscious sedation
flatulence
light bright red blood may be noted in stool or on toilet paper
notify physician if moderate to large amounts of bleeding and fever

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Upper GI bleed s/s

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dark tarry stools
hypovolemia
vomiting bright red
epigastric tenderness
dyspepsia
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9
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GERD

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teach about their diet
if it hurts, don't eat it
don't lay down immediately
avoid bedtime snacks
don't eat right before bed

s/s

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10
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gastritis

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inflammation of the gastric mucosa

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gastritis manifestations

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abdominal tenderness
bloating
hematemesis
bloody stool
shock
vomiting
diarrhea
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What is the patient at risk for with gastritis?

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fluid loss which can cause hypovolemia and shock

fluid and electrolyte imbalnce

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13
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h. pylori cause

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gastritis

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14
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What vital signs are associated with shock?

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blood pressure- low

HR- high

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15
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primary treatment of gastritis

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identify and eliminate causative factors

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16
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Which electrolytes can cause the most significant issues due to fluid loss?

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Potassium

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17
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lower GI bleed

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brighter stools

blood drops may be in the toilet

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18
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For any UGI disease process including gastric ulcer, hiatal hernia, GERD it is important to know

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the proper diet
educate patients
exercise on an empty stomach
small more frequent meals, do not eat within 2 hours of laying down

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19
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GERD s/s

A 
dyspepsia
regurgitation
flatulence
hypersalivation
dysphagia 
bloating
N/V
chronic cough
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20
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PQRST

A 
precipitating or pallitative
quality and quantity
region/radiation
severity
timing
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21
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a person with a hiatal hernia needs to avoid

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straining and vigorous exercise

avoid nonbinding clothing

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22
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Hiatal Hernia s/s

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heartburn
regurgitation
Pain
dysphagia
belching
worsening symptoms after eating
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23
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Hiatal hernia

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protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm

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24
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Hiatal hernia

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protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm

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25
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Upper GI diseases mimic

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each other

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26
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PUD

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mucosal lesion of the stomach or duodenum caused when gastric mucosal defenses become impaired and no longer protect the epithelium from the effects of acid and pepsin.

27
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surgery may be required for a hiatal hernia when

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risk for complications is high or damage from chronic reflux is severe.

28
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PUD s/s

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epigastric tenderness
dyspepsia
sharp, burning, gnawing pain
sensation of fullness or hunger

29
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curlings ulcer

A

burns

30
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cushing’s ulcer

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head injury

31
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PUD teaching

A

teach about proper diet
Bland foods, foods that won’t exacerbate the condition
spices

32
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If a patient comes back from a procedure, what will be absent?

A

gag reflex

33
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PUD can cause what when eating foods that make it worse?

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perforation
pyloric obstruction
hemorrhage

34
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Labs for pancreatitis

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amylase and lipase

35
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what is the only way B12 can be absorbed if not absorbed in the stomach due to lack of intrinsic factor?)

A

IM

36
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colon cancer diagnostic procedure

A

colonoscopy

37
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Large bowel obstruction diagnostic procedure

A

x-ray
ct scan
colonoscopy
mainly to look for tumors or other obstructions in the large bowel

38
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GI bleed diagnostic procedure

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hematocrit and hemoglobin

39
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liver labs

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AST, ALT, ammonia

40
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Ulcerative Colitis/Crohns Disease diagnostic procedure

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Inflammatory markers such Sedimentation Rate and WBC

41
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All GI processes carry the risk of

A

malnutrition due to malabsorption

42
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All GI processes carry the risk of malnutrition due to malabsorption specifically

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Ulcerative colitis, Crohns Disease, any form of colon cancer

43
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If a patient has a history of Ulcerative colitis they are at a higher risk for

A

colon cancer

44
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Prevention of Ulcerative colitis

A

stop using all forms of alcohol and tobacco

increase fiber

45
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Large bowel obstruction s/s

A

Abdominal distention
Abdominal pain
Absent bowel sounds (past obstruction)
Constipation or diarrhea

46
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For patients with colostomies

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Always assess stoma site for s/s of infection
Proper care of stoma site and colostomy bag
Good bowel pattern for increase in ADL’s for the patient

47
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Hepatitis C

A

illegal iv drug user
alcoholism

leading indication for liver transplant

48
Q

Hepatitis B

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Unprotected sex, shared needles, blood transfusions, hemodialysis, maternal-fetal route

commonly given to healthcare workers

49
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Manifestations of hepatitis

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ascites, bruising, jaundice, rash, edema, N/V, abdominal pain, joint pain

manage pain

50
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What may be used for fluid excess and must be used cautiously due to electrolyte imbalance specifically sodium and potassium?

A

Diuretics

51
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What medications should be avoided if patients have hepatitis?

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acetaminophen

52
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what meds can be taken for hepatitis?

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Antiemetics
Antiviral medications
immunomodulators

53
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gerd meds

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antacids
PPI: long term
H2 antagonist: pepsid, zantac before bedtime
prokinetic

54
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sliding hernia

A

slides up

55
Q

rolling hernia

A

protrudes outward

56
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gastritis and pud meds

A

sucrafate

57
Q

h.pylori meds

A

metrodizole

tetracydine

58
Q

IBS ask about what

A

weight change
fatigue
bowel movements

59
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appendicitis

A

rebound tenderness

mcgurneys point

60
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peritonitis

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life threatening
high fever
compromised resp status
rigid board like abdomen

61
Q

order of assessment

A

inspect
auscultate
percussion
palpate

62
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esophageal cancer

A

barretts

smoking is number 1 cause

63
Q

ascending

A

watery

64
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descending

A

more formed

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