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Major enzymes & secretions in the mouth

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saliva, salivary amylase

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Major enzymes & secretions in the stomach

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Hydrochloric acid, pepsin, intrinsic factor

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Major enzymes & secretions in the small intestine

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Amylase, Lipase, Trypsin

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When assessing eating habits of a pt, how many hours do you refer to?

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72 hours

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When do you want to use a Guaiac test?

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use this test for increased risk of stress ulcer, it detects the presence of fecal occult blood

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What can you see when doing an endocopy?

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esophagus, stomach, duodenum

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Preparation for Endoscopy

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sign consent, take out dentures, glasses, jewelry, NPO 8-12 hrs, throat spray, maybe IV conscious sedation, maybe narcotic analgesic, not scheduled after drinking barium for a min of 2 days

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Do you have to be NPO for an Endoscopy?

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Yes 8-12 hrs

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Post procedure Endoscopy

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No eating/drinking until gag reflex returns, vs, observe for signs of perforation, expect belching, asses LOC

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Signs of perforation after an Endoscopy

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bleeding, elevated temp, pain, dyspnea, subcutaneous emphysema

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What does an upper GI series show?

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tumors, hernias, ulcers, diverticula in the esophagus, esophagus varices, strictures, rate of peristalsis

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What kind of contrast media is used with an upper GI series?

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barium, air

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why is a laxative & fluids given after a upper GI series?

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to remove barium which can cause an obstruction

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pre procedure upper GI series

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low residual diet 2-3 days prior, NPO & no smoking 8-12 hrs prior, can take 1-2 hrs

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Do you expect & not expect after an upper GI series

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you expect light (grayish) stools for several days & if there is no BM in 2-3 days, call DR b/c that could mean the barium has caused an impaction

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16
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When does a cleft lip usually occur?

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2nd month in embryonic development

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where does a cleft palate open into?

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the nasal passage

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when would you asses a cleft palate

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with a gloved finger before first feeding

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what problems do babies have with a cleft palate?

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difficulty maintaining suction & swallowing

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Feeding instructions for parents with a baby with cleft lip/cleft palate

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small frequent feedings, there will be a choking noise, burp often(after q ounce) because they swallow more air, don’t feed longer than 45 minutes

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Hygiene instructions for parents with a baby with cleft lip/cleft palate

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give h20 after eating, use bulb syringe to remove formula from mouth, DO NOT PLACE ON ABDOMEN

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nipple selection for baby with cleft lip/cleft palate

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easily compressed nipples (orthodontic, preemie, newborn nipples, haberman feeder, rechet feeder

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bottle selection for baby with cleft lip/cleft palate

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bottle can be squeezed

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when would a cleft lip be repaired?

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2 wks-3months

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when would a soft cleft palate be repaired?

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3-6 months

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when would a hard cleft palate be repaired?

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12-18 months; before speech affected

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Post op care for cleft lip/cleft palate repair

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do NOT place on abdomen, HOB elevated to prevent aspiration, suction equip & endotracheal tube, careful feeding (place on unaffected side) guard suture line!!

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what are parents with babies who have cleft lip/palates taught to use/o to guard suture lines?

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elbow/vest restraints, logan bow or adhesive straps, minimize crying, clean suture line

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Biggest risk factor for CA?

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tobacco & alcohol

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oral cancer manifestations

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painless sore in mouth that doesn’t heal, any lesion present for more than 2 wks:hard, difficulty chewing, speaking, blood tinged mucus

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s/s of oral cancer of the larynx

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pain with swallowing (esp hot liquids), lump in neck, halitosis

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Pre-op care for a total laryngectomy because of cancer of the larynx (surgery is palliative care)

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prepare for no speech, trach, plan for post-op communication, involve speech therapist

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After a radical neck dissection, which cranial nerve is involved and what do you want to remember

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XI (11 which controls swallowing, shoulder drop); Do not put pt in supine because of shoulder drop

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oral cancer post-op care

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have ET tube handy, maybe enternal/TPN feeding, once eating, allow to feed self in privacy first, may need artificial saliva, humidifier, anticholinergic for drooling, stop smoking!, shoulder drop

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Post op radical neck dissection care

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put call bell within reach! (they wont be able to speak), watch for swallowing, bleeding probs, wound drains & pressure dressing, put in fowler’s, may have difficulty lifting & moving head, suction carefully ( watch suture lines)

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post op air way management for a laryngectomy because of cancer of the larynx (surgery is palliative care)

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TCDB, HOB elevated to reduce pressure on suture lines, ambu bag & extra laryngectomy at bedside

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post op wound care for laryngectomy because of cancer of the larynx (surgery is palliative care)

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like trach (at least q 8 hrs), wound drains to suction in order to reduce hematoma formation, if bleeding occurs get help

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when can a laryngectomy tube be removed?

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when stoma is healed after 6-8 wks

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why wont a pt who had a laryngectomy aspirate?

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because trach is no longer attached to GI tract

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stoma care after a laryngectomy

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do not get wet, cover for showers, shaving, no swimming, stop smoking, mouth to stoma for CPR, dont lay flat

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Most common complication of GERD

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Esophagitis

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Esophagitis & what is it caused by

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inflammation of the esophagus; caused by GERD, Burns, swallowing corrosive solutions, NG tube, Excess vomiting, Radiation

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Esophagitis treatment

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treat underlying condition

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Esophagus cancer causes

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chronic trauma: GERD, stricture, alcohol, smoking

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Esophagus cancer s/s

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usually none until well advanced, dysphagia with liquids then with solids, lump in throat, regurgitation, halitosis, aspiration pneumonia, anorexia, WT LOSS (40-50 lbs in 2-3 months), chronic cough, anemia

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Esophagus cancer diagnostics

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Barium swallow, bronchoscopy (b/c this usually metastasis to lungs), CT?MRI

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Treatment for Esophagus cancer

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radiation, palliative, chemo, stent placement to keep esophagus open, surgery (esophagus is replaced by intestine)

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Nursing management for cancer of the esophagus

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elevate HOB, increase calories & protein because they need energy for treatment, TPN or PEG

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Gastritis

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irritant breaks down stomachs protective mucus

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s/s of gastritis

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dyspepsia, vomiting, diarrhea (gastroenteritis), possible bleeding (black stools)

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whats a big concern with gastritis

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bleeding

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Causes of gastritis

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NSAIDS, steroids, contaminated food, alcohol

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treatment of gastritis

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start NPO then clear liquids then bland diet if they cant tolerate it they will show s/s of gastritis, reduce nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, IV fluids prn, treat hemorrhage (gastric lavage with saline); antiemetics& antacids

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medications for treatment of gastritis

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anti-emetics, antiacids

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Chronic gastritis & cause

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prolonged inflammation, irreversible atrophy of mucosa & parietal cells caused by H. pylori

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treatment of chronic gastritis

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healthy lifestyle, B12 injec. b/c they have no intrinsic factor, anticholinergic, antacids, treat H. Pylori infection, NPO until able to tolerate food (then clear liquids etc.), may need NG tube

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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gastric acids rise into esophagus

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s/s of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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heartburn, regurgitation, pain after eating & at night, belching, sore throat, hoarseness, anemia

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) treatment

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change in lifestyle behavior: reduce nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, fatty/spicy foods, eat small frequent meals, avoid laying down for 2 hrs after meals, avoid eating 3 hours before bed

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) rules on eating

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small frequent meals, avoid laying down for 2 hrs after meals, avoid eating 3 hours before bed

61
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Antacids that contain magnesium

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Maalox, Gaviscon, Gelusil, Mylanta, Riopan

62
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Maalox, Gaviscon, Gelusil, Mylanta, Riopan

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Antacids that contain magnesium

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Antacids that contain Aluminium

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Aludrox, Amphojel, Tums

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Aludrox, Amphojel, Tums

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Antacids that contain Aluminum

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side effect of antacids that contain magnesium

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diarrhea

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side effect of antacids that contain aluminum

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constipation

67
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Proton Pump Inhibitors action

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stops acid production

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Prilosec (omeprazole) & Prevacid (lansoprazole) are what are what are they used for?

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Proton Pump Inhibitors, used for GERD, do not use for more than 8 wks short term use only

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Nexium (espmeprazole) is what & how long can you use it

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Proton Pump Inhibitor; long term daily

70
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Proton Pump Inhibitor; long term daily

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Nexium (espmeprazole)

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short term proton pump inhibitors

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Prilosec (omeprazole) & Prevacid (lansoprazole)

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H2 Antagonists action

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block histamine2 (decreases gastric acid secretions

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Pepcid (Famotidine), Zantac (ranitidine), Axid (nizatidine)

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H2 Antagonists

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H2 Antagonists

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Pepcid (Famotidine), Zantac (ranitidine), Axid (nizatidine)

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when should you take H2 Antagonists?

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before meals

76
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Reglan (etoclopramide), Urecholine (bethanechol), Motilium (dompendone)

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GI stimulants

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GI stimulants

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Reglan (etoclopramide), Urecholine (bethanechol), Motilium (dompendone)

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When do you take GI stimulants?

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take before meals & an hour before sleep

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are GI stimulants for long term or short term use?

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short term use only

80
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whats a side effect of reglan to remember

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it can cause extraparadial effects so dont give to someone with parkinson

81
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Carafate (sucralfate)

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provides protective coating to ulcer sites, inhibits pepsin activity in gastric secretions, take on empty stomach with water

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Peptic ulcer disease

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break down of mucosal barrier in esophagus, stomach, pylorus or duodenum causing exposure to hydrochloric acid & pepsin

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Peptic ulcers are caused by

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NSAIDS, H.Pylori, acid hypersecretion

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Peptic ulcer risk factor

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40-60 yrs old, family hx, blood type O, smoking, alcohol

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Peptic ulcer s/s

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relieved by eating food & antacids,melena (tarry stools), vomiting, burning hunger-like pain, pain may radiate to back, pain when stomach is empty

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Peptic ulcer treatment

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2antibiotics, bisuth, PPI, stop nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, NSAIDS, eat REGULARLY

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Peptic ulcer nutrition

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low fat, low CHO diet, teaching nutrition is big, avoid liquids with meals because it promotes feeling full

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biggest complication of Peptic ulcer disease

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hemorrhage

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s/s of Peptic ulcer hmorrhage

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hypovolemia (faint, hypotension, tachycardia),

90
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if its a small peptic ulcer bleed patient will be vomiting or pooping?

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pooping it

91
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if its a large peptic ulcer bleed patient will be vomiting or pooping it?

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vomiting

92
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surgical treatment for peptic ulcer hemorrhage?

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2/3 or 3/4 of stomach can be removed & may need a vagotomy

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s/s of peptic ulcer perforation

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sudden increase in abdominal pain, rigid abdomen, shock

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treatment of peptic ulcer perforation

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antibiotics, surgery, assess for peritonitis

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Cancer of the stomach is caused by

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H.Pylori, blood type A, increased nitrates in diet

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Post op gastrectomy

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expect some bloody NG drainage but notify dr if bright red, after NG is out ay have dysphagia if had vagotomy

97
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early Dumping syndrome

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a large amount of fluid at once

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early dumping syndrome initial s/s, as circulating blood decreases s/s, & when does it occur

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n/v, diahrrea, abdominal pain, ascirculating blood decreases youll get weakness, dizziness, tachycardia, occurs within 10-20 mins

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late Duping Syndrome

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rapid absorption of carbs causes a quick spike in blood sugar levels , body compensates by over secreting insulin causing bs levels to drop

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late Dumping Syndrome s/s & when does it occur

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shakiness, sweating, confusion, weakness, FAINTING, occurs 1-3 hrs

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treatment of Dumping Syndrome

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eat small frequent meals, eat protein & fat at each meal, avoid concentrated sugars, restrict lactose

102
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Pyloric Stenosis

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hypertrophy of pyloric sphincter which leads to edema which leads to inflammation which leads to obstruction

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Pyloric Stenosis s/s

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projectile vomiting after eating, still hungry after vomiting, palpable mass in RUQ, rapid dehydration,

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When does Pyloric Stenosis usually occur & what happens if mom had it

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occurs 4-6 weeks, if mom had it baby has 20% of getting it

105
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Pyloric Stenosis treatment

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IV fluids, surgery (pyloromyotomy)

106
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important things to remember with Post op Pyloric Stenosis surgery (pyloromyotomy)

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small feedings place on right side with head elevated, **incision is near diaper line

107
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How is Pyloric Stenosis identified

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ultrasound, barium swallow

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