Lecture 6 - Digestive, Respiratory, & Urinary Flashcards
Lecture 6 - Digestive, Respiratory, & Urinary
_________ is the inflammation of the GI tract
gastroenteritis
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etiology of gastroenteritis
usually pathogens, toxins
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s&s of gastroenteritis
nausea
vomitting
diarrhea
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tx of gastroenteritis
antibiotics (bacteria)
fluids (if severe - IV)
rest
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MT for gastroenteritis
systemically CI
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issues that arise from gastroenteritis
dehydration
electrolyte loss
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_________ is a progressive inflammatory disorder affecting any part of the GI tract
crohn’s disease
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in crohn’s disease there is an _________ of inflammed areas
unpredictable patchwork
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etiology of crohn’s disease
unknown - genetics?
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crohn’s disease is under
inflammatory bowel disease
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when is crohn’s usually diagnosed
20s & 30s
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s&s of crohn’s
cramping diarrhea (often with blood) bloating weight loss fever joint pain ulcers
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tx of crohn’s
steroids
immunosuppressants
avoiding certain foods
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mt for crohn’s
only appropriate during remission
avoid deep abdominal work
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_________ is acid from stomach irritates and causes damage to esophagus
GERD
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what does GERD mean
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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etiology of gerd
usually weakness of lower esophagus sphincter
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gerd mistaken for
heartburn
asthma
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s&s of gerd
gas
indigestion
bloating
pain in chest
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tx gerd
change in diet/eating
acid neutralizers
acid-blockers
surgery
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mt gerd
based on client’s comfort
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gerd can lead to
cancer
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_________ are ulcerations of stomach or small intestine
peptic ulcers
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etiology of peptic ulcers
helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) - bacteria stress, NSAIDS
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s&s peptic ulcers
burning pain in chest or abdomn (30 min - 3 hrs) nausea vomitting loss of appetite bleeding in GI tract
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tx peptic ulcers
antibiotics for H.pylori
stop use of NSAIDS
surgery
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mt peptic ulcers
locally CI
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_________ is inflammation of vermiform appendix
appendicitis
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etiology of appendicitis
unknown - bacterial pathogen?
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s&s of appendicitis
extreme pain in lower right quadrant (LRQ)
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tx appendicitis
usually surgery
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mt appendicitis
mt is ci
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_________ is cancer of the colon and/or rectum
colorectal cancer
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etiology of colorectal cancer
idiopathic
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what % of patients w/colorectal cancer are over 50
90%
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s&s colorectal cancer
anemia
blood in stool
weight loss
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tx colorectal cancer
surgery
chemotherapy
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mt colorectal cancer
if in remission ok
otherwise dr’s note
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_________ is a condition of sacs found throughout the colon
diverticular disease
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_________ means sac
diverticula
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etiology diverticular disease
pressure on colon walls
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age group most affected by diverticular disease
60-80
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what percent of patients are in common age group
50%
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s&s diverticular disease
nonexistant unless infection then nausea, fever, cramping, pain
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tx diverticular disease
antibiotics for bacterial infection
diet
surgery if sever
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mt diverticular disease
deep abdominal massage is CI
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what type of food especially avoid with diverticular disease
small seeds
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_________ is a progressive inflammation and ulceration of the colon
ulcerative colitis
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etiology
idiopathic - perhaps autoimmune
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s&s ulcerative colitis
painful, chronic, diarrhea w/blood and pus in stools, cramping, loss of appetite, mild fever
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tx ulcerative colitis
colitis rx, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, nicotine patches
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mt ulcerative colitis
if fever mt is locally CI for mechanical and circulatory
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_________ is a collectin of sign and symptoms that indicate a functional problem with the digestive system (colon)
irritable bowel syndrome
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etiology of irritable bowel syndrome
uncoordinated and irregular peristalsis
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s&s irritable bowel syndrome
cramps abdominal pains gas, bloating constipation diarrhea
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tx irritable bowel syndrome
anti-spasmodics
anti-diarrheals
antacids
antidepressants
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mt irritable bowel syndrome
as long as s&s are not exacerbated
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_________ is scar tissue formation in the liver
cirrhosis