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Exam 6: GI (Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Hernia, Hemorrhoids)

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How does cirrhosis differ from hepatitis?   show
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show Aspirin, Acetaminophen, Sedatives  
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show Liver produces clotting factors, liver unable to breakdown protein, intestines produce ammonia as a byproduct.  
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show Demerol. Avoid opioids (morphine) if possible.  
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What is the sphincter of Oddi?   show
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show IV or TPN; NPO status until pain free for 24 hours.  
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To relieve tight stretch of peritoneum in pancreatitis, the Pt can (3)?   show
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show Dark urine (billirubin) Chalky/clay stool (No billirubin)  
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Complications of cirrhosis= esophageal varices, ascites, portal HTN and what else?   show
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The obstruction to blood flow from Portal HTN (result of cirrhosis) leads to what 3 things?   show
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show Ascites (extra fluid in the ABD)- reduced intravascular pressure -> Renin-angiotensin response -> Increased Na/h20 retention -> Increased hydrostatic pressure... Worse Ascites.  
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show Ascites  
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show Cirrhosis  
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Cirrhosis obstructs flow of what? (3)   show
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show Toxins (ETOH), Infections, R sided HF  
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show Liver Damage (ETOH)  
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Biliary Cirrhosis caused by   show
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show Malaise, RUQ discomfort, GI disturbance (bowel changes, anorexia, indigestion)  
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Esophageal varices, spider angiomas, changes in mental status are late signs of what?   show
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Jaundice, anemia, gynecomastia, edema occur with what?   show
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show Drugs (INH, OD, dilantin, halothan, aldomet), Toxins (ETOH, Mushrooms, carbon tetrachloride), hepatobiliary disease.  
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Main types of Hepatitis Virus & Transmission?   show
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show Hepatitis A & E  
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show Hepatitis B  
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Early symptoms of hepatitis   show
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Late symptoms of hepatitis   show
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What causes hepatic encphalopathy (altered conscious from liver problems)   show
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Rx Tx for hepatic encephalopathy   show
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3 types of intestinal obstruction (partial/complete blockage)   show
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show No- Could collect above obstruction and cause perforation  
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Kinking of a portion of the intestines   show
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show Intussusecption  
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show Adhesions  
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A blockage interferes with the normal progression of intestinal contents through the intestinal tract   show
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Protrusion of any organ from the cavity that normally confines it; mist commonly used to describe the protrusion of the intestine through a defect in ABD wall   show
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Protruding structures can be replaced in the ABD cavity   show
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show Irreducible or incarcerated hernia  
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Protrusion of the hernial sac contains the intestine at the inguinal opening   show
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Surgical repair of the hernia   show
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show Hernioplasty  
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show Hemorrhoids  
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AN infection with a collection of pus in an area between the internal and external sphincters   show
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show Anal Fissure  
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show Anal fistula  
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Surgical procedure involving incision of a fistula   show
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show Fistulectomy  
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show Hiatal Hernia  
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show Asterixis  
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show Cullen's Sign  
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show Turner's Sign  
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show Chvostek's Sign  
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Carpal spasm is induced by inflating BP cuff on upper arm; + sign= hypocalcemia and/or mypomagnesemia   show
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