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haney GP C #8
haney GP C#8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gingivitis that is not treated may lead to ______ | Periodontitis Small & large intestine Anus & Rectum Salivary Glands, Pancreas, Liver, & Gall Bladder |
| What are the major functions of the GI tract? | Ingestion Digestion Absorption Elimination |
| What are some causes of disease of the GI tract? | Erosion of Tissue Infection/Inflammation Neoplasms (Benign/Malignant) Obstruction Interference of blood and nerve supply Malnutrition/Malabsorption |
| What are symptoms of temporomandibular joint syndrome? | Inflammation of TMJ causing a group of symptoms Malocclusion, poorly fitting dentures, arthritis, emotional stress Increasing pain with chewing, limitation of jaw movement (unilateral) tinnitus, clicking sounds Correct the cause |
| What are early signs of colorectal cancer? | often vague; nonspecific |
| What is thrush | THRUSH; know what are the causes! Fungus infection Affects entire oral cavity Short duration Old & young people, low immune system TXâantifungal Rx, Nystatin w\swish & swallow, Diflucan orally |
| What is a hiatal hernia | Defect in diaphragm, portion of stomach slides into thoracic cavity Heart burn, chest pain, difficulty in swallowing, respiratory complications can develop with aspiration; know causes Treat GERDs |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease: | Regurgitation of gastric content Relaxation of the esophageal sphincter, hiatal hernia, medication, alcohol, coffee, foods Elevate HOB, light eve meal, 4 hr b/4 HS, weight loss, limit alcohol intake, no smoking |
| Abdominal Hernia | Organ protrudes through an opening in the muscles of the abd. Umbilical, ventral, incisional, inguinal Bulging in the area May be tender Complications: obstruction or strangulation |
| Peptic Ulcer | Gastric or Duodenal location Lining breaks down, sores present; know how it is diagnosed Epigastric pain, abdominal guarding, N & V, Worst pain 2 hrs after eating Hematemesis, Positive hemoccult Peritonitis |
| causes of peptic ulcers: | Helicobacter pylori infection (most common world wide infection) Use of NSAIDs or ulcerogenic Rx Stress Smoking Ingestion of gastric irritants |
| treatment of peptic ulcers: | Rest Medication Change in diet Lifestyle adjustments Surgery |
| intestinal obstruction functional | Narrowed lumen Severe abd. pain Diarrhea Nausea & vomiting Abdominal distention Surgery |
| intestional obstruction mechanical: | Absence of peristalsis Select medications; what can it result from Mild abd. pain Projectile vomiting IV hydration Gastric Decompression |
| If the patient experiences biliary colic; with radiating pain and jaundice, they may have ..... | choletlithiasis |
| HOw is Hep A transmitted? | Fecal oral route; contaminated food/water; poor hygiene |
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