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digestive tract disorders

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anal fistula is   abnormal opening between the perianal canal abd the perianal skin  
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anal fissure   is a laceration of the anal canal and the perianal skin  
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anorectal abscess   infection in the tissue around the rectum  
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to reduce ingestion of infectious agents what is best to do   wash hands  
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tying off with a rubber band is   ligitation  
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hemmoroidectomy   removal of hemmorhoid  
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injection of an agent causing vessel to shrink and die   sclerotheraphy  
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polyps / complications?   small growths in the intestine , bleeding and abstruction  
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polyps are diagnosed   by barium enema exam or endoscopic exam  
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dilated veins in the rectum   hemorrhoids  
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pressure increased by constipation,pregnancy and prolonged sitting or standing are   risk for hemorrhoids  
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s/s of hemorrhoids   rectal pain and itching , bleeding may occur with defecation  
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small sac pouches ub the intestinal wall   diverticula  
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s/s of diverticulitis   pain in left lower ab, related to irritatingf foods alcohol, constipationm persistent cough.  
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complications of diverticulitis   bleeding, obstruction, perforation  
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opiod should not be given especially morphine to diverticulitites because   they cause constipation and increase pressure in the sigmoid colon  
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inflammatory bowel disease   inflammation and ulceratin of the bowel , chrons disease and ulcerative colitis  
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bulding portion of the intestine   hernia  
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avoid what for a hernia   lifting, straing,  
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irreducible herb=nia may become gangreous or incarcerated , and deprived of blood it is known as   strangulation  
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appendiciitis   is inflammation of the appendix  
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appendix located where   R lower quad  
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a rupture appendix can lead to what   peritonitis  
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elevated what indicates infection   wbc 10,000-15,000  
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can u use laxatives and heat applications for appendicitis   no never for any undiagnosed ab. pain, a cold pack and NPO  
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if appendix is inflamed heat can cause   rupture  
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peritonitis   inflammation of the peritoneum caused by chemical or bacterial contamination  
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complications of peritonitis include   abscess, adhesions, septicemia, hypovolemic shock, feverm rachycardia, tachypnea, n&V  
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increased body wgt. of 20 % higher than ideal   obesity  
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removal of adipose tissue through a suction cannula   liposuction  
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is a loss of tissue from the lining of the digestive tract   peptic ulcer  
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microrganism that causes peptic ulcers   helicobacter pylori  
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gastric ulcers produce pain after how many hours of eating   1-2 hrs  
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duodenal ulcers experience pain after eating how long   2-4 hrs  
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backward flow of gastric contents from the stomach to esophagus   gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD  
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s/s of GERD   painful burning goes up and sown after meals relieve by antiacids  
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inflammation fo the lining of the stomach   gastritis  
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diet for gastritis   bland diet give 6 small feedings  
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queaziness feeling   nausea  
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gentle ejection of food or fluid without N&V   Regurgitation  
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s/s before vomiting   tachycardia & increased saliva  
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achalasia   difficulty swallowing , caused by failure of the esophageal muscles ro relax  
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parotitis   inflammation of the parotid gland  
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inflammation of the gums   gingivitis  
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trench mouth   vincents infection  
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stomatiits   inflammation of the oral mucosa  
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s/s of malnutrition   glossitis, cracked lips, edema , jaundicem muscular wasting  
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lack of appetite   anorexia  
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used for relief of or prevention of distensiion   GI decompression  
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intestinal PH   6 or higher  
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gastric contents ph   5 or less  
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hold barrel of feeding how high,   12 inches  
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rapid feeding can lead to   ,dumping syndrome  
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cold, sweat , distenstion dizzt , weak, rapid pulse, nausea and diarrea are s/s during feeding of what   dumping syndrome  
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confirm placement   x-ray best  
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grassy green, clear , ph less then 5 are   gastric contents  
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bolus is how many ml's   200-300 over 30-45 min  
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