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What is Appendicitis?

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Inflammation of the appendix

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Higher incidence of appendicitis in males occur in which age group?

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10 to 14

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Higher incidence of appendicitis in females occur in which age group?

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15 to 19

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What role does the appendix have?

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Immune system, repopulating good bacteria into the colon.

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What conditions increase the risk of appendicitis?

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Males, Crohn’s Disease, gastroenteritis, cystic fibrosis, trauma, swallowed item, tumor

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Describe the etiology of appendicitis

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You have a blockage of the appendix leading to inflammation, increased pressure, restricted blood flow (leading to pain & tenderness in RLQ)

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What happens if there is perforation (hole) to the appendix?

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Bacteria and other fluids are released into the abdominal cavity, potentially leading to peritonitis.

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Clinical manifestation of appendicitis

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Periumbicular pain, N/V, anorexia, RLQ pain, rebound tenderness, pain on coughing/sneezing/deep inhalation, low grade fever

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A person with appendicitis will position themselves…

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Lie still, with right leg flexed

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How do you dx appendicitis?

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Increased WBC
Urinalysis r/o any GU conditions
CT scan or sonogram to confirm Dx

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What is the medical management protocol for appendicitis?

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Surgical removal of the appendix. If rupture, antibiotics, and IV fluids are given Q6-H prior to appendectomy to prevent dehydration and sepsis

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GERD is a disorder of the (upper/middle/lower) esophageal sphincter

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lower esophageal sphincter

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GERD symptoms

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heartburn, chest pain, dysphagia, water brash

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Esophageal symptoms / clinical manifestations

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Pyrosis (heart burn)
Regurgitation
Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
Odynophagia (painful swallowing)
Nausea

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Extraesophageal symptoms / clinical manifestations

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Chronic cough, angina, laryngitis, asthma/sob/pneumonia/bronchitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, sleep apnea, erosion of dental enamel

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Barrett’s esophagus

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Precancerous lesions of cancer

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What are esophageal strictures?

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The esophagus is scarred making it narrowed and inflamed

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What are complications of GERD?

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Reflux esophagitis, esophageal strictures, Barrett’s esophagus, Esophageal cancer

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Reflux esophagitis

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Erosion of the esophagus leading to ulcers near the stomach esophageal junction

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Risk factors for GERD

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Genetics, Hiatal hernia (factors related to motility), obesity, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Hypercalcemia, Scleroderma & systemic sclerosis, NSAID use can lead to pyrosis

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What is Zolinger-Ellison Syndrome?

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Increased gastric acid release due to increased gastrin production

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How does hypercalcemia influence GERD?

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Increased gastrin production (larger calcium stores), which increases acidity

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Why is Esophageal pH monitoring used? How is it used?

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Used to diagnose GERD. It is a wired capsule inserted into the esophagus. The patient touches the button to record occurrence of symptoms and times of eating or lying down.
GOLD STANDARD

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What do esophageal manometry or esophageal motility study assess?

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The motor function of the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), esophageal body, and lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It detects pressure changes; no sedation.

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What is a barium swallow?
Patient swallows barium and tack it as it goes down the track
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What is an EGD?
Esophageal-gastroduodenoscopy. Patient is sedated, they scope and biopsy the esophagus, and stomach, and take a look at the structures.
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What lifestyle modifications are taken to reduce GERD?
Exercise, diet ; and obesity can cause GERD
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What medications are used to manage GERD?
PPI (proton pump inhibitor), omeprazole H2 receptor blocker, famotidine Sucralfate
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Method of action for PPI (proton pump inhibitor), omeprazole
Reduce gastric acid secretion
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Method of action for H2 receptor blocker, famotidine
Reduce gastric acid secretion (histamine blocker)
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Method of action for Sucralfate
Help to heal and prevent damage of esophagus Prevents absorption of other drugs
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Nissen fundoplication
A surgical procedure where the esophageal sphincter is tightened up. Done laparoscopically.
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When should the patient contact the provider immediately?
Having trouble swallowing Food gets "stuck" when swallowing Lose weight when you're not trying to lose weight Chest pain Choke when you eat Vomiting blood or having bloody stool.
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Untreated UTIs can lead to..
pyelonephritis
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Most common bacterial pathogen
E coli
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What are the organs of the upper urinary system?
Kidney and ureters
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What are the organs of the lower urinary system?
Urinary bladder and urethra
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What are the diseases of the upper urinary system?
Pyelonephritis (inflammation of renal parenchyma)
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What are the diseases of the lower urinary system?
Cystitis (inflammation of the bladder) Urethritis (inflammation of the urethra)
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Lower urinary tract infection symptoms
Burning Discharge Pelvic pressure Lower abdominal discomfort Pain with urination Blood
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Upper urinary tract infection symptoms
Fever Chills Flank pain N/V can also present w/ lower urinary tract symptoms
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Lower urinary tract infection storage symptoms
Urinary frequency Urgency Incontinence Nocturia Nocturia enuresis
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Clinical manifestations of Pyelonephritis
Upper back and flank pain, high fever, chills, N/V
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Clinical manifestations of Cystitis
Pelvic pressure, lower abdomen discomfort, frequent, painful urination, blood in urine
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Clinical manifestations of Urethritis
Burning with urination
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Uncomplicated UTI
Occur in the urinary tract and only involve bladder
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Complicated UTI
UTI + coexisting obstruction or other conditions
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Patients with a complicated UTI are at risk for...
urosepsis, pyelonephritis and renal disease
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Risk factors for UTI
Urinary stasis, foreign bodies, anatomic factors, immune response, functional disorders, others (pregnancy, multiple partners, nursing bladder, etc.)
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What does a urine dipstick analyze?
Nitrated WBCs Leukocyte esterase (indicates pyuria)
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Diagnosing UTI
Urine culture (clean catch) Urinalysis CT Ultrasound Dipstick
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How do we treat a lower UTI?
Administer broad spectrum antibiotics (ciprofloxacin) for a short period of time. Increase fluids. Pain relief (Pyridium) Perform urinalysis & culture
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Medical management for acute pyelonephritis
Urine culture, antibiotics, force fluids, NSAIDs
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T/F We get a urine culture after we start antibiotics
FALSE! We always get a culture before antibiotics
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How does the nurse manage lower UTIs
Force fluids to flush out bacteria Decrease irritants (coffee, caffeine, ETOH, citrus, chocolate, spicy food) Pain control (heat to suprapubic area) Drug therapy (antibiotic)
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What do you educate the patient with a LUTI?
Encourage fluid intake Nutrition Pain control (non-pharm actions) Drug therapy (complete full round of antibiotics)
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What do you have to avoid to prevent a lower UTI?
Holding urine for long periods of time Tight clothes which irritate the urethra Deodorants or feminine products on genitalia
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What do you promote to prevent a lower UTI?
Wipe front to back Showers, not baths Pee after sex Cranberry juice w/o sugar or proanthocyanidin (reduce recurrent bladder infections)
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When do you call provider for LUTI
Symptoms do not diminish Fever, N/V, flank pain, increasing signs of infection of Upper UTI
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What do you educate the patient with Pyelonephritis?
Same as LUTI + antibiotics for 14-21 days Fever & pain management
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If a patient is hospitalized what actions are done to manage Pyelonephritis?
Hydrate the patient via IVF, then force fluids when they can drink.
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When should s/s resolve for pyelonephritis?
48 to 72 hours
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Urosepsis can result if...
Bacteriuria and bacteremia are present
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Renal calculi are more common in which gender?
Men
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Why is renal calculi more prevalent in the Southeast and Southwest?
Because it is hot, therefore, you are more likely to be dehydrated
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Kidney stones can be made of...
calcium oxalate, uric acid, calcium phosphate, etc.
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Clinical manifestations of renal calculi
Sudden and extreme pain in the flank, back, or lower abdomen. N/V, groin pain, hard time sitting still, sharp pain, manifest with UTI
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Renal colic
A clinical manifestation of renal calculi that describes shape, severe pain due to stretching/dilation/spasm of the ureter in response to the stone
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How dow urine acidity affect renal calculi?
Lower pH, less soluble uric acid and cystine. **When not soluble, more likely to precipitate out
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How do we diagnose renal calculi?
CT, Ultrasound, IVP (intravenous pyelogram), urinalysis, chem panel
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How do we diagnose renal calculi in recurrent stone formers?
24 hour urine sample (measuring for calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, oxalate, sulfate, potassium, uric acid, and tidal volume)
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With an acute event, how do we manage renal calculi?
Hope it will pass through. Stones less than 4 mm will pass on its own. Force fluids, manage pain, infection and obstruction
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How do we evaluate the cause of the stone?
History of illness, nutrition, and exercise
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Foods rich in calcium
Milk, dried fruits, nuts, beans
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Foods rich in oxalate
Dark roughage, spinach, asparagus, cabbage, chocolate, tea
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What is a lithotripsy
Extracorporeal shock waves are used to break stones into tiny pieces. Pain medicine and/or anesthesia.
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What is the nurse role post-op for lithotripsy?
Monitor for hematuria, force fluids, and prevent infection. Sometimes a stent is left in place and removed after ~2 weeks.
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How much fluids does a patient need to drink per day?
2L of fluid a day and 3L a day for active patients
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What vital sign do you want to assess for a ruptured appendix?
Temperature (fever)
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Post Op nursing interventions
Vital Signs Clear liquid diet GI assessment (bowel sounds) IV and oral hydration Ambulation (prevent clots & atelectasis) Prevent infection Flatulence (gas passage) Incentive spirometer, cough, deep breathing exercise Wound Care Take ALL antibiotics
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Who is at risk for UTI development and why? a. individuals with a penis b. tumor of the bladder c. foley catheter d. renal calculi e. patient with dehydration f. immunosuppressed patient g. younger adult h. underweight individual
a. individuals with a penis bc prostate issues c. foley catheter (infection); we avoid by using purewick d. renal calculi (blockage) e. patient with dehydration (build up) g. younger adult (hygiene & sexual activity) f. immunosuppressed patient h. underweight (malnutrition)
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Most common UTI symptoms
Frequency & Pain!
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What antibiotics do you give to a patient with acute pyelonephritis
Empiric --> Culture 14 to 21 days Fluid Manage fever Monitor for new symptoms
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acute pyelonephritis is what type of UTI? upper or lower
upper
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What do you want to teach a patient to prevent a UTI?
Encourage fluid intake Evaluate diet Control pain Drug therapy: complete all antibiotics When to notify the provider Cranberry juice Void after intercourse Shower vs Bath Proper wiping Avoid restrictive clothes Avoid holding urine Avoid scented products
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Risk factors for renal calculi
Situations where there is high solute load (dehydration) High acidity (diabetes) Alkalinity (high pH, calcium, and phosphate) Gastric bypass surgery (enhanced oxolates) Most common stone (calcium oxalate)
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Symptoms of renal calculi
Sudden lower back, groin, flank pain Unable to sit still Can be accompanied by UTI-fever/pain/chills
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Diagnostic tests for renal calculi
- X-Ray - Urinalysis - Ultrasound
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How do we manage/fix renal calculi?
Lithotripsy (sound waves) Fluids (pass it on their own)
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Patient teaching for renal calculi?
Pain medication
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You have JR, a 28 year old male. He has a chief complaint of abdominal pain, nausea, and low-grade fever for 12 hours. What is the first step you do as the nurse?
Assessment (COLDSPA) Look at their past medical history Assess their vital signs
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GI Nursing action post-op
Bowel sounds & Flatulence
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Laproscopic
a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows surgeons to examine and operate on organs in the abdomen and pelvis (Lateral)
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A triple lumen is also known as a...
continuous bladder irrigation

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