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ATI-MedSurge-GASTROINTESTINAL

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When do duodenal ulcer pain usually occur?   1-1/2 to 3 hrs after meals, during the night  
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Dumping Syndrome   rapid emptying of gastric contents into the small intestine  
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Pancreatitis - first nursing priority   pain interventions  
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Pancreatitis - second nursing priority   auto digestion of the pancreas  
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What is? Cirrhosis   replacement of liver tissue with fibrotic, scar tissue  
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Spider angiomas    
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Fetor hepaticus    
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Cirrhosis - highest priority assessment   Blood stools  
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What is? Cholecystitis   inflammation of the wall of the gall bladder  
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Cholecystitis - foods to avoid   dairy, fried, chocolate, nuts, gravy, gas forming (beans, broccoli, cabbage...)  
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Ileostomy weight (gain / loss) is an expected finding?   gain  
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Ileostomy stoma is reddish-purple color, what should nurse do?   report to HCP, this is sign of bowel ischemia  
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Pancreatitis - _______ levels are increased   amylase  
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For a positive amylase result, levels must be?   2 to 3 times normal value  
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For a positive lipase result, levels must be?   3 to 5 times normal value  
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What does a Colonoscopy do?   allows visualization of anus, rectum, colon  
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Colonoscopy - dietary prep   - drink liquids 24-hr prior - NPO 6-8 hrs prior  
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Appendicitis - most often seen in what age range / group?   10 - 30 yrs / peak: males 20 - 30  
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What is the location of McBurney's Point?   lower right quadrant, halfway bet. umbilicus and anterior iliac spine  
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Appendicitis symptoms   abdominal pain (first), N/V low-grade fever tense posturing / guarding mild elevation, left shift in WBC 10K - 18K  
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What is? Ulcerative Colitis   edema and inflammation of the rectum (may expand length of colon)  
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What is? Crohn's Disease   inflammation and ulceration of the GI tract (at distal ileum)  
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What is? Diverticulitis   inflammation of the intestinal wall (in the colon) due to trapped fecal matter  
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Ulcerative Colitis - nursing care   - 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)   given to aid in secretion of ammonia via stool in Cirrhosis of the Liver  
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Lactulose (Cephulac) - pt. teaching   - expect 2 - 5 soft stools /day - dietary: low protein/low sodium - expect bloating  
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What are? Peptic Ulcers   erosion of the mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum  
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Drugs that give false negative for H. pylori   bismuth, misoprostol, sulcralfate, histamine2 receptor antagonists  
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Sulcralfate - should be administered?   on an empty stomach 1-hr before meals  
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Peptic Ulcer - meals   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?   Board-like abdomen  
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Colorectal cancer - expected lab findings   - increased CEA levels - decreased Hct & Hbg - positive fecal occult blood test  
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Metoclopramide Hydrochloride (Reglan), used to?   increases the motility of the esophagus and stomach  
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Metoclopramide Hydrochloride (Reglan), monitor for?   extrapyramidial side effects  
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Hepatitic C patients - pt. teaching   - avoid alcohol - avoid acetaminophen - no special diets required - may need to decrease med dosages  
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What is? Ascites   an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen  
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Paracentesis   a procedure during which fluid from the abdomen is removed through a needle to analyze it or relieve pressure  
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Paracentesis - symptom of effective treatment   decreased shortness of breath  
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Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), used for?   destroys the cell wall of H. pylori, does not affect gastric acid secretion  
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Rantidine (Zantac), used for?   an H2 receptor antagonist, used to decrease gastric-acid production  
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Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel), used for?   antacid that neutralizes gastric acid  
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Sucralfate (Carafate), used for?   to form a protective coating over a gastric ulcer  
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Foods that can help prevent flatus?   Yogurt  
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Foods that can cause odor   fish, eggs, dairy, carbonated beverages, garlic, beans, dark veges  
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Acute Hepatitis B, expected assessments?   - arthralgia / myalgia - headache - fatigue - pruritus  
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Portal-systemic shunt, used to?   decrease amount of ascites, measuring abdominal girth daily will determine this  
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Portal-systemic encephalopathy, complication?   clients with poor liver function, unable to convert ammonia & other waste products to less toxic form  
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Portal-systemic encephalopathy, monitor?   - serum ammonia and potassium levels - L.O.C. - asterixis - fetor hepaticus  
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What is? asterixis   flapping of the hands  
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What is? fetor hepaticus   liver breath  
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Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level...   will decrease if chemotherapy is being effective in controlling growth of cancer cells  
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Post-OP gastroectomy - nursing priority   nasogastric tube patency, to reduce risk of retention of gastric secretions, that can lead to gastric dilation  
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Cirrhosis pt. with elevated ____ should be reported to the HCP?   Ammonia, elevated may indicate portal-systemic encephalopathy  
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GERD - best sleeping position   left side, with head elevated 6 inches  
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Oxybutynin (Ditropan), used for?   alleviate pain with neurogenic or overactive bladder - avoid with GERD  
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Diphenoxylate (Lomotil), used for?   decrease gastrointestinal motility  
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0.45% sodium chloride IV, used for?   fluid replacement, dehydration  
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Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), used for?   bacterial gastroenteritis  
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5% dextrose water, used for?   acute gastroenteritis; fluid replacement, dehydration  
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