GI part 2

Question 1

____ is an acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix that occurs most often among young adults. The most common cause of RLQ pain.

Answer 1

Appendicitis

Question 2

____ is the removal of the inflamed appendix by one of several surgical approaches.

Answer 2

Appendectomy

Question 3

____ is a minimally invasie surgical procedure with one or more small incisions near the umbilicus through which a small endoscope is placed.

Answer 3

Laparoscopy

Question 4

____ is an open surgical approach with a large abdominal incision for complicated or atypical appendicitis or peritonitis.

Answer 4

Laparotomy

Question 5

____ is a life threatening acute inflammation/infection of the visceral/parietal peritoneum and endothelial lining of the abdominal cavity. Causes board like abdominal rigidity.

Answer 5

Peritonitis

Question 6

____ is the bacterial invasion of the blood.

Answer 6

Septicemia

Question 7

____ is a very common health problem worldwide that causes diarrhea and/or vomiting as a result of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestinal tract.

Answer 7

Gastroenteriteis

Question 8

____ creates widespread inflammation of mainly the rectum and rectosigmoid colon but can extend to the entire colon when the disease is extensive.

Answer 8

Ulcerative Colitis

Question 9

____ is an unpleasant and urgent sensation to defecate. Common in Ulcerative Colitis

Answer 9

Tenesmus.

Question 10

____ is the massive dilation of the colon that can lead to gangrene and peritonitis.

Answer 10

Toxic Megacolon

Question 11

____ is a procedure in which a loop of the ileum is placed through an opening in the abdominal wall creating a stoma.

Answer 11

Ileostomy

Question 12

____ is is an opening in the abdominal wall for drainage of fecal material into a pushing system worn on the abdomen.

Answer 12

Stoma

Question 13

____ is a term for a pt with an ostomy.

Answer 13

Ostomate

Question 14

____ are abnormal openings between two organs or structures.

Answer 14

Fistulas

Question 15

____ is a deadly infection that affects the brain and can be caused by natalizumab.

Answer 15

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Question 16

____ is the present of many abnormal suchlike herniation s (diverticula) in the wall of the intestine.

Answer 16

Diverticulosis

Question 17

____ is the inflammation of diverticula.

Answer 17

Diverticulitis

Question 18

____ is a localized are of induration and pus caused by inflammation of the soft tissue near the rectum or anus.

Answer 18

Anorectal abscess.

Question 19

____ is a tear in the anal lining, which can be very painful

Answer 19

Anal Fissure

Question 20

____ is a term for painful intercourse.

Answer 20

Dyspareunia

Question 21

____ is the term for a blockage that can cause inflammation among other problems.

Answer 21

Obstruction

Question 22

____ is the inflammation of the gallbladder that affects many people. Can be acute or chronic.

Answer 22

Cholecystitis

Question 23

____ the most common type of acute cholecystitis is ____.

Answer 23

Calculous cholecystitis

Question 24

____ is the term for gallstones.

Answer 24

Cholelithiasis

Question 25

____ occurs when a chemical irritation and inflammation results from gallstones that obstruct the cystic duct, gallbladder neck, or common bile duct.

Answer 25

Calculous Cholecystitis

Question 26

____ is the cholecystitis that occurs without gallstones, and is typically associated with biliary stasis caused by andy condition that affects the regular filling or emptying of the gallbladder.

Answer 26

Acalculous Cholecystitis

Question 27

____ is the yellow discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes.

Answer 27

jaundice

Question 28

____ is the yellow discoloration of the sclera

Answer 28

Icterus

Question 29

____ is a term for the itching or burning sensation that can be caused by a accumulation of bile salts.

Answer 29

Pruritus

Question 30

____ is a pain that is produced by obstruction of the cystic duct of the gallbladder or movement of one or more stones.

Answer 30

Biliary Colic

Question 31

____ is a surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Answer 31

Cholecystectomy

Question 32

____ is a term for the symptoms of repeated abdominal or epigastric pain with vomiting/diarrhea that may occur several weeks to months post cholecystectomy.

Answer 32

PCS | Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome

Question 33

____ is a serious and sometimes life threatening inflammation of the pancreas.

Answer 33

Acute pancreatitis

Question 34

____ is a term for diffusely bleeding pancreatic tissue with fibrosis and tissue death.

Answer 34

Necrotizing Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis. | NHP

Question 35

____ is a term for an intense pain the feels as if it is going through the body, is continuous, and is worsened by lying supine.

Answer 35

Boring

Question 36

____ is the opening of the sphincter of Oddi.

Answer 36

Sphincterotomy

Question 37

____ is a progressive, destructive disease of the pancreas that has remissions and exacerbations.

Answer 37

Chronic Pancreatitis

Question 38

____ develops from inflammation, spasm, and obstruction of the sphincter of Oddi, often from gallstones.

Answer 38

Chronic Obstructive Pancreatitis

Question 39

____ is a chronic inflammatory process in which immunoglobulin invade the pancreas.

Answer 39

Autoimmune pancreatitis

Question 40

____ are the most serious complication of acute necrotizing pancreatitis. If untreated, they are always fatal. High recurrence rate.

Answer 40

Pancreatic Abscesses

Question 41

____ is a term for false cysts because they do not have an epithelial lining.

Answer 41

Pancreatic Pseudocysts

Question 42

____ is the enlargement of the liver up to 2-3 times its normal size.

Answer 42

hepatomegaly

Question 43

____ is a term for abdominal fluid. May be observed as distention and swelling.

Answer 43

Ascites

Question 44

____ is a procedure that involves extensive surgical manipulation and is used most often to treat cancer of the head of the pancreas. Removes the proximal head of pancreas, the duodenum, a portion of the jejunum, the stomach, and the gallbladder with anastomosis of the pancreatic duct, the common bile duct and the stomach to the jejunum.

Answer 44

Whipple Procedure | radical pancreaticoduodenectomy

Question 45

____ is the anastomosis of the pancreatic duct to the jejunum.

Answer 45

Pancreaticojejunostomy

Question 46

____the the anastomosis of the common bile duct to the jejunum.

Answer 46

Choledochojejunostomy

Question 47

____ is the anastomosis of the stomach to the jejunum.

Answer 47

Gastojejunostomy

Question 48

____ is the removal of the spleen.

Answer 48

Splenectomy