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Risks for developing paralytic illeus/bowel obstruction

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o post-surgical due to being prescribed medications that can slow intestinal movement such as
o intestinal cancer
o Crohn’s disease
o Parkinson’s disease
o electrolyte imbalance
o sepsis.

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How to diagnose gallstones

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o ultrasound.

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Causes of GI bleeding

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o tears in esophagus
o hemorrhoids
o gastric ulcers
o inflammatory bowel conditions
o clotting disorders

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Treatment of GI bleeding

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  • blood products as required
    o drug therapy
    o endoscopy.
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What is gastritis

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Inflammation of gastric mucosa

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Causes for gastritis

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  • NSAIDS
    o alcohol/other irritants
    o concurrent illness
    o autoimmune factors
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What is a hernia

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A bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening.

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Treatment for hernia

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surgery

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What is Peritonitis:

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Inflammation of lining of the abdomen

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Symptoms of peritonitis

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o painful abdomen
o abdominal distention
o fever/chills
o excessive fatigue
o reduced urine output.

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Treatment for peritonitis

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antibiotics
surgery

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What does a liver do

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filters toxins from blood and produces plasma proteins for blood stream

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What is liver disease

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hepatocytes are damaged as a result of exposure to drugs, most commonly alcohol or severe chronic hepatitis

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Risks for developing liver disease

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o alcohol abuse
o hepatitis
o fat accumulating in liver
o cystic fibrosis
o infections.

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Symptoms of liver disease

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o fatigue
o enlarged liver
o jaundice
o anorexia.

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Diagnosis for liver disease

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o blood tests for bilirubin/creatine
o CT/MRI
o biopsy.

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Treatment for liver disease

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o for alcohol dependency
o weight loss
o for hepatitis
o liver transplant.

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What is Hepatitis

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inflammation of liver

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How hepatitis is transmitted

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infected blood or other body fluids getting into cuts and scratches
o sexual contact
o sharing personal items (razors/toothbrushes)
o needle sharing
o from mother to unborn child (highest risk during birth).

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Symptoms of hepatitis

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o fatigue
o enlarged liver
o jaundice
o anorexia
o pain

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Diagnosis hepatitis

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blood tests

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Treatment for hepatitis

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o antivirals
o antibiotics

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What does a pancreas do

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makes pancreatic juices containing enzymes that aid in digestion, and it produces several hormones

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What is Cholelithiasis (gallstone)

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precipitated bile salts, cholesterol.

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Risks that cause cholelithiasis (gallstones)
o female o over 40 o overweight o obese o pregnant o high fat diet.
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Symptoms of cholelithiasis (gallstones)
o pain in upper right portion of abdomen o back pain o nausea/vomiting.
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How to diagnose gallstones
ultrasound.
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What is Gastro-esophageal reflux (GORD)
abnormal reflux of gastric content in the esophagus caused by reflux
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Symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux
o pain and burning (heartburn) may result in anemia from blood loss due to ulceration.
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Treatment for gastro-esophageal reflux
o lifestyle changes (no alcohol, caffeine, chocolate or peppermint) o eat sitting up o stopping smoking.
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Medication treatment for gastro-esophageal reflux and examples
o Antacids: neutralizes stomach contents to treat heartburn symptoms (Gaviscon, calcium carbonate). o Protein pump inhibitors: prevents movement of H+ ions from the parietal cell into the stomach. PPI bind irreversibly to H+ K+ and ATP enzyme. All gastric acid secretions are blocked (omeprazole).
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What is Appendicitis
appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus, causing pain.
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Symptoms of appendicits
o Nausea o Vomiting o Diarrhea o stomach pain
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Diagnosis for appendicits
o physical exam o blood tests for signs of infection, o urine test to rule out UTI o ultrasound.
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treatment for appendicitis
o appendectomy o care for incision sites o activity limitations o pain control.
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Treatment for diarrhea
o Rehydrate o bulk forming foods or drugs o Antibiotics o anti-inflammatory.
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Symptoms for constipation
o fewer than 3 poos a week o lumpy or hard poos o feeling a blockage o feeling as though you can’t properly empty.
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Treatment for constipation
o fluids o Exercise o laxatives (stimulate bowel movement).
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medication treatment for vomiting (Emesis)
o Antiemetics: histamine antagonists, block histamine receptors and vestibular apparatus (cyclizine). - Serotonin receptor antagonists, blocks serotonin receptors (Ondansetron).
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What is a peptic ulcer
ulceration of the protective mucosa lining of lower esophagus, stomach or duodenum.
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Risks for developing peptic ulcer
o decreased or altered protective mucous o increased gastric juice secretion o less inhibition or gastric secretions o inappropriate increase gastrin secretion.
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Symptoms for peptic ulcer
o dull pain in stomach o weight loss o not wanting to eat due to pain o nausea/vomiting o bloating
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Diagnosis for peptic ulcer
o Stool test o Endoscopy o Biopsy o Blood test
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Treatment for peptic ulcer
o Antibiotics o Adequate rest o diet chance o stress management.
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What is ulcerative colitis
inflammation of the large intestinal mucosa mainly in the rectum
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What is crohns
deep ulcers and fissures develop along whole intestine but mostly in the distal ileum.
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What is gastroenteritis
intestinal infection causing diarrheoa and vomiting
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Symptoms for IBD
o abdominal pain o diarrhea o blood in stool o weight loss o nausea o fever.
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diagnosis for IBD
o biopsy
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Treatment for IBD
o corticosteroid to reduce inflammation o biologic therapies that inhibit inflammatory chemicals from inflamed cells.
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What is paralytic illeus/bowel obstruction
lack of movement somewhere in the intestines that leads to a build-up and potential blockage of food material.
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Symptoms of pyloric stenosis | (narrowing passage from stomach to small intestine)
o Stomach o loss of appetite/weight o vomiting o dehydration
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Treatment for pyloric stenosis
o treat underlying cause, o pyloromyotomy (cutting and spreading of the outer layer of thickened pyloric sphincter muscle).
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What is pyloric stenosis
condition in which the opening between the stomach and small intestine thickens.
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What is acute pancreatitis and causes
- acute inflammation of the pancreas Causes: gallstones and alcohol intake
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Treatment of acute pancreatitis
IV fluids analgesics nutritional support.
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symptoms of acute pancreatitis
- nausea and vomiting - pain for several days
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What is chronic pancreatitis and causes
persistent inflammation of the pancreas causes: drinking alcohol and smoking
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treatment of chronic pancreatitis
pain control a management of pancreatic insufficiency.
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symptoms of chronic pancreatitis
abdominal pain pancreatic insufficiency

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