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Study Review MedSurg
The study review from Sarver-Med Surg: "Other questions"
Question | Answer |
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What is a predisposing factor for latent cirrhosis? | Alcohol abuse |
What is the major cell of the liver? | Hepatocrite |
Which medication binds with ammonia and is excreted? | Lactulose |
Which drugs destroys ammonia in the gut? | Neomycin |
Which rises first, amylase or lipase? | Amylase |
Portal hypertension develops with what disease? | Cirrhosis |
What is the difference between compensated and decompensated cirrhosis? | Compensated does not have symptoms because your body is covering it up, but the body can only compensate for so long until the cirrhosis becomes decompensated and symptoms start showing |
How is ammonia normally excreted? | Converted to urea to be excreted by the kidneys in the urine |
Explain the difference between Lasix and Aldactone: | Lasix makes you spill potassium (K+ wasting) but with Aldactone you do not (K+ sparing) |
What are two major cellular bodies within the pancreas? | Endocrine and exocrine glands |
Whichi duct comes off of the gallbladder? | The cystic duct |
What does Buck's traction do? | Immobilizes fractures of the hip and decreases muscle spasms |
What is the main reason for join replacement surgery? | Complaint of pain |
Which two types of gallstones are there? | Cholesterol and pigmented |
What is a bougie procedure with GERD? | Used to dilate the esophagus |
What is the second most common reason for a visit to the doctor? | Back pain |
What is spinal stenosis caused by? | Osteoarthritis |
What is the recommended treatment for lower back pain or herniated discinitially? | Rest with ice then apply heat |
What is the difference between Achalasia and GERD? | With GERD the LES is nonfunctioning or too relaxed. With Achalasia there is no peristalsis. |
What is the most common cause of a spinal cord injury? | Motor vehicle accidents |
What is quadraplegia? | Paralysis in all four extremities |
Where do injuries causing paraplegia usually occur? | Between T1-L4 |
Where would you expect pain with cholecystitis? | RUQ and midepigastric region |
What is the best way to facilitate breathing with someone who has ascites? | High-fowlers |
What position is more comforting to someone who has pancreatitis? | Side-lying or fetal (knee-to-chest) |
Which medication is given within 8 hours after a spinal cord injury to decrease inflammation? | Prednisone or other steroid |
Which disease process is debilitating however cognitive function is never lost? | ALS =( sad disease, just saying |
What medication can be used for a status epilepticus seiaure to correct it? | Ativan or Valium |
Which disease moves from the feet up the body? | Guillain-barre |