Quiz 3 guide Flashcards
Disease
Acute onset of mild to severe abd pain the LLQ
Diverticulitis
Disease
Pain (RUQ) may radiate to right shoulder and back
Cholelithiasis/Cholecystitis
Disease
LUQ pain radiating to the back
Pancreatitis
Disease
Vague periumbilical pain that progresses to RLQ
Appendicitis
Disease
Low residue diet Pre-op
Hemorrhoids
Disease
Application of cold packs as pain management only
Appendicitis
Disease
Chronic constipation with intervals of diarrhea
Diverticulitis
Disease
Decrease Vitamin K absorption
Cholelithiasis/Cholecystitis
Disease
Cullen Sign
Pancreatitis
Disease
Chenodeoxycolic acid (Chenodiol)
Cholelithiasis/Cholecystitis
Pharmacological Management
Reduce colonic bacteria responsible for ammonia formation
Neomycin sulfate
Pharmacological Management
For healing and regenerative
Silybum marianum (herb milk thistle)
Pharmacological Management
To manage ascites and edema
Albumin
Pharmacological Management
Possesses antifibrotic activity
Colchicine
Pharmacological Management
Prevent bleeding tendencies
Vitamin K
Pharmacological Management
Reduces levels of ammonia
Lactulose
Pharmacological Management
Diuretic of choice to manage ascites; does not cause hypokalemia
Spironolactone
Pharmacological Management
To decrease gastric distress and to prevent GI bleeding
Antacid
Pharmacological Management
Diuretic given if pt has hyperkalemia
Furosemide
Pharmacological Management
Constrict splanchnic arteries
Vasopressin
