medical conditions exam 2 Flashcards
common causes of PUD
NSAID and h pylori
s/s PUD
burning pain, bloat, heartburn, dark stool
what s/s of a GI disease can mimic MS symptoms
PUD
tx PUD
PPI, H2 blocker, anti/probiotic
esophageal cancer types
SCC and adenocarcinoma
esophageal cancer def
malignant cells in esophagus
who is esophageal cancer more common in
men and older people
additional risk factors for esophageal cancer
barrett esophagus and GERD
s/s esophageal cancer
dysphagia, pain in sternum, indigestion
what organ secretes digestive enzymes
pancreas
what organ does most of the absorption in the GI system
small intestine
hepatitis A who is most effected
men 30-39, white, gay, homeless
which type of hepatitis had a big spike and outbreak in 2017
hep A
is there a vax for hep a
yes, and if you do get the disease you can get the vax and prevent further problems
what type of hepatitis is spread through oral-fecal contact
hep a
what type of hepatitis can be spread through childbirth
hep b
what is the most common cause of chronic hepatitis and liver cancer
hep B
what is the term for passing on a disease during child birth
vertical/perinatal
what type of hepatitis can you be an inactive carrier for
hep b
what is the procedure for pancreatic cancer to treat the tumor
whipple
when do s/s present for pancreatic cancer
after metastases
what is the most deadly and aggressive cancer
pancreatis
2 types of hep C
acute or chronic
how does hep c spread
blood infected and spreads
what can hep c lead to
cancer, cirrhosis, liver disease
what is the most common type of pancreatic cancer
adenocarcinoma
achalasia def
feeling full in the esophagus
cachexia
weight loss due to cancer
constitutional symptoms
fever, malaise, chills, sweats
does the enterric system work with the CNAS
no, it is it’s entirely own system that has its own controls within the body
possible reasons for n/v
chemo, tumor, motion sick, pregnancy, concussion
def diarhea
> 3x stool/ day or abnormal volume
c-diff transmission
oral-fecal route
c-diff effects what part of the body directly
lower intestine
s/s c-diff
foul odor, watery diahrea, cramping, urgency
who is most likely to get nosocomial infection
immunocompromised patient
where is fecal impaction most common
nursing home b/c sedentary and dehydrated so constipation is common
causes of intestinal obstruction
strangulated hernia, IBS, colon cancer
def intestinal obstruction
intestine is blocked to prevent passage of food so stomach contents leak into abdominal cavity
s/s dehydration
poor skin turgo, sunken eyes, orthostatic hypotension
def malnutrition
15-20% ideal body weight
what can cause dysphagia
neuro conditions, obstruction, trauma, muscle damage
hematemesis
upper bleeding caused by gastritis, PUD, or NSAID
def melena
black stool
hematochezia def
fresh blood in stool
s/s GI bleeding
weakness, SOB, anemia, orthostatic hypotension, fatigue
contributing factors of GERD
aging, alcohol, smoking, pregnancy
what can GERD look like
heart attack
drugs for GERD
nexium, peptic acid, prilosac
what side could you recommend your patient with GERD sleeps on
left
hiatal hernia def
upper stomach bulges through diaphragm into chest cavity
what disease is associated w/ esophageal varices
cirrhosis
s/s esophageal varices
black tarry stool, pale, feel faint
what can gastritis lead to
ulcer
what are the 2 types of gastritis
acute or chronic
gastoenteritis def
inflammation of mucosa layer caused by virus, bacteria, parasites
what is the 2nd most common type of illness
gastroenteritis (normal stomach bug)
small intestine disorders
malabsorption: celiac
large intestine disorders
IBD, IBS, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis
what is the job of the pancreas
regulate blood sugar and digestive enzymes
how is IBD diagnosed
blood test, stool sample, colonoscopy
what part of the GI tract does chron’s usually effect
ilium
what part of GI does ulcerative colitis impact
colon
s/s ulcerative colitis
cramp, arthritis, bleeding, liver disease, osteoporosis
how often do adults get colonoscopy
starting at 50 yo, every 10 years after
tx IBD
corticosteroids, sulfalazine, mesalamine, humira
what are some concerns with IBD
have many meds available but they all have side effects so people with IBD have decreased quality of life
colostomy vs colectomy
stool drains into bag at the skin layer, removal of entire colon
what can IBD present as MS
back, thigh, hip, knee pain
where is the liver located
RUQ
what generation are more likely to have hep c
baby boomers b/c they used to share needles
what is the pill for hep c
harvoni
what is the largest gland in the body
liver
where does liver get blood supply from
hepatic artery, portal vein, hepatic vein
functions of liver
fight infection, produce bile, detoxify, decompose RBC, store vitamins, produce urea
s/s liver problem
if the liver is palpable, yellow skin or eyes
what MS pain can indicate liver disease
R shoulder
will someone w/ liver disease need an increase or decrease in dose of mediciation
decrease b/c metabolizes slower and don’t want to create a toxic effect
s/s of cirrhosis
fatigue, weakness, loss of apetite
steps leading up to cirhosis
fatty liver > liver fibrosis > cirrhosis
how to prevent further liver disease
lifestyle changes, vax, no raw shellfish, decrease stress
if a patient comes to us with liver disease and says they’re tired today what should we do
let them rest, they need to rest
what liver test looks at nutrition
albumin
what do ALT and AST liver tests look at
liver enzymes
what is prothrombin time
clotting test for liver