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