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haney GP C#8

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Gingivitis that is not treated may lead to ______   Periodontitis Small & large intestine Anus & Rectum Salivary Glands, Pancreas, Liver, & Gall Bladder  
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What are the major functions of the GI tract?   Ingestion Digestion Absorption Elimination  
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What are some causes of disease of the GI tract?   Erosion of Tissue Infection/Inflammation Neoplasms (Benign/Malignant) Obstruction Interference of blood and nerve supply Malnutrition/Malabsorption  
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What are symptoms of temporomandibular joint syndrome?   Inflammation of TMJ causing a group of symptoms Malocclusion, poorly fitting dentures, arthritis, emotional stress Increasing pain with chewing, limitation of jaw movement (unilateral) tinnitus, clicking sounds Correct the cause  
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What are early signs of colorectal cancer?   often vague; nonspecific  
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What is thrush   THRUSH; know what are the causes! Fungus infection Affects entire oral cavity Short duration Old & young people, low immune system TX—antifungal Rx, Nystatin w\swish & swallow, Diflucan orally  
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What is a hiatal hernia   Defect in diaphragm, portion of stomach slides into thoracic cavity Heart burn, chest pain, difficulty in swallowing, respiratory complications can develop with aspiration; know causes Treat GERDs  
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease:   Regurgitation of gastric content Relaxation of the esophageal sphincter, hiatal hernia, medication, alcohol, coffee, foods Elevate HOB, light eve meal, 4 hr b/4 HS, weight loss, limit alcohol intake, no smoking  
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Abdominal Hernia   Organ protrudes through an opening in the muscles of the abd. Umbilical, ventral, incisional, inguinal Bulging in the area May be tender Complications: obstruction or strangulation  
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Peptic Ulcer   Gastric or Duodenal location Lining breaks down, sores present; know how it is diagnosed Epigastric pain, abdominal guarding, N & V, Worst pain 2 hrs after eating Hematemesis, Positive hemoccult Peritonitis  
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causes of peptic ulcers:   Helicobacter pylori infection (most common world wide infection) Use of NSAIDs or ulcerogenic Rx Stress Smoking Ingestion of gastric irritants  
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treatment of peptic ulcers:   Rest Medication Change in diet Lifestyle adjustments Surgery  
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intestinal obstruction functional   Narrowed lumen Severe abd. pain Diarrhea Nausea & vomiting Abdominal distention Surgery  
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intestional obstruction mechanical:   Absence of peristalsis Select medications; what can it result from Mild abd. pain Projectile vomiting IV hydration Gastric Decompression  
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If the patient experiences biliary colic; with radiating pain and jaundice, they may have .....   choletlithiasis  
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HOw is Hep A transmitted?   Fecal oral route; contaminated food/water; poor hygiene  
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