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ATI-MedSurge-GASTROINTESTINAL

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When do duodenal ulcer pain usually occur?   show
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Dumping Syndrome   show
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Pancreatitis - first nursing priority   show
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show auto digestion of the pancreas  
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What is? Cirrhosis   show
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show  
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Fetor hepaticus   show
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Cirrhosis - highest priority assessment   show
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show inflammation of the wall of the gall bladder  
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Cholecystitis - foods to avoid   show
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Ileostomy weight (gain / loss) is an expected finding?   show
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show report to HCP, this is sign of bowel ischemia  
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Pancreatitis - _______ levels are increased   show
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show 2 to 3 times normal value  
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For a positive lipase result, levels must be?   show
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show allows visualization of anus, rectum, colon  
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Colonoscopy - dietary prep   show
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show 10 - 30 yrs / peak: males 20 - 30  
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What is the location of McBurney's Point?   show
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Appendicitis symptoms   show
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What is? Ulcerative Colitis   show
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What is? Crohn's Disease   show
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What is? Diverticulitis   show
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show - teach relaxation techniques - allow for daily rest periods - restrict intake of caffeine - monitor I/O, potassium - eat high protein (calorie), low fibers  
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Lactulose (Cephulac)   show
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Lactulose (Cephulac) - pt. teaching   show
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show erosion of the mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum  
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show bismuth, misoprostol, sulcralfate, histamine2 receptor antagonists  
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Sulcralfate - should be administered?   show
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show eating frequent, small meals and bedtime snacks stimulate gastric secretion and should be avoided  
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Symptom of peritonitis secondary to ulcer perforation?   show
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show - increased CEA levels - decreased Hct & Hbg - positive fecal occult blood test  
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show increases the motility of the esophagus and stomach  
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Metoclopramide Hydrochloride (Reglan), monitor for?   show
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Hepatitic C patients - pt. teaching   show
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show an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen  
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Paracentesis   show
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show decreased shortness of breath  
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Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), used for?   show
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Rantidine (Zantac), used for?   show
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show antacid that neutralizes gastric acid  
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show to form a protective coating over a gastric ulcer  
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Foods that can help prevent flatus?   show
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show fish, eggs, dairy, carbonated beverages, garlic, beans, dark veges  
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show - arthralgia / myalgia - headache - fatigue - pruritus  
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Portal-systemic shunt, used to?   show
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show clients with poor liver function, unable to convert ammonia & other waste products to less toxic form  
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show - serum ammonia and potassium levels - L.O.C. - asterixis - fetor hepaticus  
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show flapping of the hands  
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What is? fetor hepaticus   show
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show will decrease if chemotherapy is being effective in controlling growth of cancer cells  
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Post-OP gastroectomy - nursing priority   show
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show Ammonia, elevated may indicate portal-systemic encephalopathy  
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GERD - best sleeping position   show
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show alleviate pain with neurogenic or overactive bladder - avoid with GERD  
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Diphenoxylate (Lomotil), used for?   show
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0.45% sodium chloride IV, used for?   show
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Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), used for?   show
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show acute gastroenteritis; fluid replacement, dehydration  
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