GI - PowerPoint/6 Flashcards

1
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abdominal distention and decreased bowel sounds are sx of

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acute pancreatitis

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2
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chronic pancreatitis pain

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continuous or intermittent abdominal pain and weight loss

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3
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acute pancreatitis causes activation of

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pancreatic enzymes inside the pancreatic ducts

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4
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acute pancreatitis may result from

3

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  1. direct cell injury from alcohol, drugs, or viral infection
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5
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acute pancreatitis sx of chock are caused by

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hypovolemia

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6
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acute pancreatitis precipitating factors are

4

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  1. alcohol consumption
  2. biliary tract obstruction
  3. cancer
  4. mumps virus
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7
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pancreatitis - substances released by necrotic tissue lead to

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widespread inflammation

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8
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risk factor for pancreatic cancer

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chronic pancreatitis

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9
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colorectal cancer sx in early stages

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silent

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10
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colorectal cancer - caused by mulitple gene alterations and environmental interactions
2

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  1. familial adenomatous polyposis

2. hereditary nonpolyposis

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11
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acute pancreatitis tx

3

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  1. oral intake is stopped
  2. tx of chock and electrolyte imbalances
  3. analgesics for pain relief
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12
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FIT test is to

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stool based test for colorectal cancer

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13
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colorectal cancer screening - stool based test types

2

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  1. guaiac test

2. fecal immunochemical test FIT

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14
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acute pancreatitis low grade fever until

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infection develops

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15
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acute pancreatitis - abdominal distention and decreased bowel sounds are caused by
2

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  1. decreased peristalsis

2. paralytic ileus

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16
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BRAF

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tumor marker - tumor tissue for colorectal cancer

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17
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pancreatitis

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inflammation resulting in autodigestion of the tissue

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18
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pancreatitis - substances released by necrotic tissue lead to widespread inflammation and what may follow
2

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  1. hypovolemia

2. circulatory collapse

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19
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most colorectal cancers are located where

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ascending colon 25%

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20
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chronic pancreatitis is related to

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chronic alcohol abuse

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21
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possible complications of acute pancreatitis

2

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  1. adult respiratory distress syndrome ARDS

2. acute renal failure

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22
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acute pancreatitis can be caused by

4

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  1. gallstones
  2. alcohol abuse
  3. intake of large meal
  4. intake of large amount of alcohol
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23
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primary sx of acute pancreatitis

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severe epigastric or abdominal pain radiating to the back

24
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colorectal cancer screening tests

2

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  1. stool based

2. visual based

25
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acute pancreatitis - what may result

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septicemia

26
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acute pancreatitis dx tests include

4

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  1. serum amylase levels
  2. serum lipid levels
  3. hypocalcemia
  4. leukocytosis
27
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colorectal cancer polyps

2

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  1. colorectal polyps

2. neoplastic polyps

28
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acute pancreatitis sx include

5

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  1. severe epigastric pain
  2. severe abdominal pain radiating to the back
  3. low grade fever
  4. abdominal distention
  5. decreased bowel sounds
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septicemia is to which pancreatitis

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acute

30
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colorectal cancer tumor tissue markers include

2

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  1. K-RAS

2. BRAF

31
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K-RAS is to

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tumor marker - tumor tissue for colorectal cancer

32
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carcinoembryonic antigen CEA is to

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tumor marker in blood for colorectal cancer

33
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acute pancreatitis

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chemical peritonitis results in bacterial peritonitis

34
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colorectal cancer tumor markers include (main categories)

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  1. blood

2. tumor tissue

35
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pancreatitis may progress to

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surrounding tissue/organ

36
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pancreatitis obstruction

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obstruction to the outflow of pancreatic digestive enzymes caused by bile and pancreatic duct obstruction

37
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acute pancreatitis dx test - serum amylase levels

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first rise, then fall after 48 hours

38
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inflammation resulting in autodigestion of the tissue

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pancreatitis

39
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chemical peritonitis results in bacterial peritonitis

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acute pancreatitis

40
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colorectal cancer screening test - visual based

2

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  1. CT scan

2. colonoscopy

41
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chronic pancreatitis is the process of

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progressive fibrotic destruction of the pancreas

42
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severe epigastric or abdominal pain radiating to the back

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primary sx of acute pancreatitis

43
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acute pancreatitis serum lipid levels are

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elevated

44
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process of progressive fibrotic destruction of the pancreas

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chronic pancreatitis

45
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CA 19-9 is to

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tumor marker in blood for colorectal cancer

46
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acute pancreatitis dx test of choice

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serum amylase levels

47
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colorectal cancer screening ages

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  1. 45 yrs - recommended

2. 50 years - strong recommendation

48
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which form of pancreatitis is considered a medical emergency

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acute

49
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colorectal cancer sx depend on

3

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location
size
shape

50
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guaiac test is to

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stool based test for colorectal cancer

51
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colon and rectum cancer - most are

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sporadic or associated with a family hx of colorectal cancer

52
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colorectal cancer blood tumor markers

2

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  1. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA

2. CA 19-9

53
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pancreatitis that is usually mild and resolves spontaneously

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acute

54
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acute pancreatitis cardinal manifestation is

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epigastric or midabdominal constant pain

55
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ARDS and acute renal failure are possible complications of

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acute pancreatitis

56
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acute pancreatitis - body temp may rise significantly when

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infection develops