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Med surg

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an accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity   Ascites  
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difficulty swallowing   dysphagia  
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PUD   peptic ulcer disease  
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IBD   inflammatory bowel disease  
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GERD   Gastroesophageal reflux diease  
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ERCP   Endosopic retrograde pancreatography  
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EGD   Esophagoatroduodenum  
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BE   barium enema  
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surgical puncture to remove ascites   paracentesis or abdominocentsis  
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insertion of a tube in through the nose to the stomach   nasogastric intubation  
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visual examination of the GI tract where the esophagus, stomach,duodenum & upper part of jejunum is visible   EGD  
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X- ray examination of the biliary stem ,performed after the injection of a contrast into the bile ducts   ERCP  
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chronic inflammation of the colon w/presence of ulcers   ulcerative colitis  
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telescoping of the instestines   intussusception  
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swollen ,twisted varicos veins in the rectal region   hemorrhoids  
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abnormal pockets form within the intestinal wall   diverticulosis  
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open sores or lesions of the mucous membrane of he stomach   peptic ulcer  
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protrusion of the intestine through the muscle that normally contains it   hernia  
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solids & fluids return to the mouth from the stomach   GERD  
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failure of the lower esophageal sphincter muscle to relax   Achalasia  
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black tarry stools   melena  
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passage of fresh bright red blood from the rectum   Hematochezia  
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protrusion of the lower esophagus & stomach through the diaphragm into the chest   Hiatal hernia  
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Gastroesophageal junction is a above the hiatus, the stomach slides into the thoracic cavity when the pt reclines ,associatied w/GERD   sliding hernia  
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Gastroesophageal junction remains in place but the stomach slides up through the diaphragm through a secondary opening   rolling hernia  
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complications for hiatal hernias   ulceration's, bleeding & aspiration  
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causes for hiatal hernias   weakness of the muscles in the diaphragm  
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DX of hiatal hernias   barium studying and flourascopy  
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Stools that are frothy, bulky & high in fat content and tend to float   steatorrhea  
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intestinal paraysis   paralytic ileus  
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direct visualization of the stomach & duodenum   gastroscopy  
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air being instilled into the bowel   insufflation  
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polyps removed   polypectomy  
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immediate discomfort caused by over eating or eating foods that are not recommend after sx   dumping syndrome  
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protrusion of abd. content out of the body through the suture line   evisceration  
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surgical procedure to remove the entire stomach   gastrectomy  
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the place where the two ends of the digestive systems are join together / joining together of two normally distinct spaces or organs   anastomosis  
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opening into the colon   colostomy  
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opening into the ileum   ileostomy  
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artificially created opening b/w a body cavity & the body's surface   stoma  
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tooth decay   caries  
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heartburn, indigestion & Pyrosis   Dyspepsia  
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twisting of the bowel   volvulus  
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telescoping of the bowel   intusssusception  
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abd. cramps or spasms   tenesmus  
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abnormal channeling b/w loops of the bowel   fistula  
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inflammation of the peritneum   peritonitis  
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general ill health & malnutrition   cachexia  
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fatty stools that float   steatorrhea  
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belching   eruciation  
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direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach & duodenum   EGD  
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direct visualization of the colon   colonoscopy  
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inflammation of the liver caused by a virus   viral hepatitis  
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chronic degenerative disease of the liver   cirhosis  
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chronic inflammation of the colon w/ the presence of ulcers   ulcerative colitis  
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chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract   Crohn's disease  
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chronic progressive disease of the liver   cirrhosis  
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characteristics of cirrhosis   degeneration & destruction of the liver cells  
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how is cirrhosis described ?   compensate or decompensated  
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what type of symptoms do both types have   fiboris & nodules  
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this kind has ascities, variceal bleeding,encephalopathy & jaundice   decompensated cirrhosis  
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age range most prominent for cirrhorsis   40-60  
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how many types of cirrhosis are there   4  
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caused by alcohol , liver enlarges & then shrinks: not reversible   alcoholic cirrhosis  
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complication of hepatitis massive liver cells necrose   peostnecrotic cirrhosis  
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obstructive cirrhosis occurs as a result of the bile flow   biliary cirrhosis  
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result from severe right sided heart failure which leads to necrosis of liver cells   cardiac cirrhosis  
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mod s/s of cirrhosis   anorexia,n/v/d constipation,flatulence,dyspepsia,leukocytopenia,thromboycytopenia & prothrombin defiency  
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stools that are frothy, bulky & have high fat content   steatorrhea  
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what kind of orders are associated w/ acute pancreatitis   NPO sometimes w/NG tube LWS  
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when is pancreatitis strongly suspected   when the kidneys clear amylase more rapily then creatinene  
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late cause fo death w/ pancreatitis   sepsis & abscesses  
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early s/s of cirrhosis   slight wt loss,unexplained fever, fatigue, dull heaviness in RUQ  
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what are the early causes of death in pancreatitis   CV,renal or pulmonary  
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s/s of pseudocyst   n/v, abd. pain ,mass in epigrastric w/pain & anorexia  
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fluid filled pouch attached to the pancreas containing products of tissue destruction & pancreatic enzymes   pseudocyst  
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the abd. wall will present w/pancreatitis   tender& distended ,absent BS, green blue abd.wall  
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4 blood test associated w/ pancreas   amylase,serum enzymes,serum calcium & triglycerides  
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s/s of pancreatitis   abd. pain sudden onset ULQ that radiates to the back , severe vomiting, flushing .cyanosis & dyspnea  
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what usually causes pancreatitis   obstruction of the pancreatic duct which can lead to pancreatic failure  
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what is chronic pancreatitis r/t   alcohol abuse  
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inflammation of the pancreas   pancreatitis  
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tx for hepatitis   NO CURE! TX symptomatically as needed w/ supportive individualized care  
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necrosis of the cells without regeneration which leads to liver failure & death often by heoatits   fulminate hepatitis  
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s/s persist longer then 6mo , liver damage may lead to cirrhosis   chronic active cirrhosis  
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prolonged recovery w/ continuing fatigue & liver enlargement that eventually resolves   chronic persistant hepatitis  
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direct visualization of the anus , rectum & sigmoid colon   sigmoidocopy  
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extended version of EGD plus direct visualization of the pancreatic ducts & biliary tract structures   ERCP  
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gallbladder series shows outline of the gallbladder & any existing stones   cholecystogram  
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substance com. used to cleanse the bowels for many procedures   GoLYTELY  
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abd.tap procedure to relieve ascites or for dx purposes   abd.paracentesis  
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inflammation of the mouth   stomatitis  
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motility disorder of the lower portion of the esophagus in which food cannot pass into the stomach   achalasia  
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failure of the cardiac sphincter, absences of effective or coordinated esophageal perislalsis chronic & progressive   achalasia  
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DX for achalasia   esophageal manometry measure & record motility patterns of esophagus or esophagoscopy to assist in dx  
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TX for achalasia   dilation of the cardiac sphincter to the point of weak to close  
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extreme or chronic irritation of the lower esophagus   barretts esophagus  
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stomach inflammation- indigestion,occurs in acute or chronic toxic forms   gastritis  
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open sore in the skin or mucous membrane that is accompanied by sloughing of inflamed & necrotic tissue   ulcer  
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break in the integrity of the mucosa of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum   peptic ulcer  
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H-Pylori is strongly associated w/   peptic ulcer  
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occurs when the ulcer penetrates the wall of the stomach or intestine allowing contents to escape into the abd. causing peritonitis   perforation  
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condition where outpouches (ruptures) occur along the intestinal wall   diverticulosis  
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occurs when the diverticula become inflamed usually bc of diverticula obstruction & bacterial invasion   diverticulititis  
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tx for diverticulosis & diverticulititis   dietary mg.medications & possible sx,abx  
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obstruction of the intestine   ileu  
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increased motility of the sm or lg intestine:functional   IBS  
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s/s of IBS   nausea, abd.pain & cramps, flatulence, altered bowel function,hypersecretion of colonic mucus  
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general term for ulcertive colitis & crohn's   IBD  
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inflammation & viceration of mucosa & submucosa ,spans the entire length of the colon most frequently begins in the rectum & distal colon   ulcerative colitis  
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occurs in any partof the intestinal tract most com.location is the terminal ileum ,inflammatory process of the entire thickness of the bowel wall   crohn's disease  
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absense of HCI in the stomach   achlorhydric  
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swallowing of air   aerophagia  
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pertaining to both the anus & rectum   anorectal  
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radiographic examination f the lower digestive system, using a liquid contrast to visualize   barium enema  
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gurgling sound heard as the gas passes through the liquid in the intestines   borborgmus  
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tumor of the bile duct   cholangioma  
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radiographic record of the gallbladder   cholecystegram  
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gallstone   cholelith  
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removal of gallstones through an incision of the bile duct   choledocholithotomy  
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surgical formation of an opening from the colon through the abd. wall to the outside   colostomy  
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inflammation of a sac-like bulge that may develop in the wall of the lg intestine   duverticulitis  
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surgical formation of an opening from the sm intestine through the abd.wall   enterostomy  
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rising of gas or acid from the stomac resulting in belching   eructation  
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anastomosis of the esophagus & jejunum   esophaojejunostomy  
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a fecal concentration ( stone of fecal material )   fecalith  
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enlargement of the liver   hepatomegaly  
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white patches on the mucous membrane of the tongue or cheek   leukoplakice  
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extreme constipation   obstipation  
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a blood test to determine hepatic disorders   serum bilirubin  
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an artificial opening in this case one from the bowel through abd.wall   stoma  
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develops in parts of the GI tract that are exposed to HCI & pepsin   peptic ulcer disease (PUD)  
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contents of the intestine are prevented from moving forward due to an obstacle or barrier that blocks the lumen   mechanical blockage  
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s/s of GERD   dyspepsia,eructation,dysphagia,halitosis,hematemesis &thoracodynia  
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vomiting of blood   hematemesis  
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chest pain   thoracodynia  
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s/s of GERD may follow   eating, drinking,bending over & laying down  
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GERD is more com. in   obesity & preganancy  
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TX for GERD   non-irritating diet,antacids, anti-ulcer drugs  
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diaphargmatic hernia   hiatal hernia(HH)  
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s/s of HH   dyspepsia, post-prandial dyspepsia & SOB  
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indigestion after meals   post-prandial dyspepsia  
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DX for HH   CXR & UGI barium swallow  
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TX for HH   avoidance of spicy foods , alcohol,caffeine, wt loss & abd. supports  
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hernioplasty   hernia repair  
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gastritis is usually caused by   NSAIDS,caffeine,tabacco,spicy foods ,alcohol & infection  
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DX for gastritis   gastroscopy & biopsy  
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s/s of gastritis   LUQ abd.pain & hematemesis  
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TX: gastritis   removal of irritants.antacids & anti-ulcer meds  
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primary symptom of PUD   abd.pain  
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PUD temporary reliefre   antacids & food  
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causes of PUD   poorly controlled stress, excessive production of HCI,excessive use of NSAIDS & H-pylori  
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Tx: PUD   Stress mg,reduction of irritants,anti-ulcer meds, antacids & abx therapy  
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s/s of perforation   extreme abd.pain ,hematemesis & melena  
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complications of PUD   peritonitis  
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ulcer perforation reguires   surgical repair  
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causes of gasteroenteritis   bacterial infections such as (ecoli,salmonela & listeria)chemical toxins & lactose intolerance  
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s/s of gasteroenteritis   colicky dysentery, n/v/d & pyrexia  
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spasm-like   colicky  
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dysentery   painful sm bowel  
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DX:gasteroenteritis   stool culture  
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TX:gasteroenteritis   IV hydration, abx, anti-emetics,anti-diarrheals & GI anti-spasmodics  
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inflammation of the appendix   appendicitis  
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s/s of appendicitis   N/V,pyrexia, leukocytosis &right inguinal rebound tenderness  
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Tx: appendicitis   appendectomy  
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complications of appendicitis   gangrene, appendorrhexis & peritonitis  
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rupture of the appendix   appendorrhexis  
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inability to absorb fat from the sm intestine   malabsorption syndrome  
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inability to absorb fat causes stool to become   unformed, fatty pale, pungent & floters  
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complications of malabsorptuion syndrome   inability to absorb vit-A,D,E&K  
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Tx: malabsorption   injectable Vit-A,D,E&K supplements  
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diverticulitis is an inflammation of   the diverticula  
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blister like pouches or sacs that develop in the lg intestine   diverticula  
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primary symptom of diverticulitis   LLQ cramps or pain  
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complications of diverticulitis   ileus & ancesses  
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DX: diverticulosis   BE  
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TX:diverticulosis   abx,increase fiber ,whole grains, leafy green veggies, decrease gas forming foods (legumes, peas & cabbage)  
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chronic idiopathic possibly autoimmune,IBD   Crohn's  
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crohn's usually DX b/w the ages   20-40  
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crohn's may be exacerbated by   poorly controlled stress  
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s/s of crohn's   appendicitis-like pain, alternating bloddy diarrhea & constipation ,wt.loss,melena,anorexia & n/v  
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DX:crohn's   colonoscopy & biopsy  
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crohn's has periods of remission & exacerbation w/some ending results of   perforation & ileus  
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TX:crohn's   immuno-suppressants,SAIDS, abx & avoiding trigger foods  
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idiopathic,possibly autoimmune, ibd usually affecting the colon & rectum   chronic ulcerative colitis  
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chronic ulcerative colitis increases the risk for   colon malignancies  
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usually occurs in young adults es. women & usually begin b/w the ages   15-20  
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s/s UC   sudden diarhea w/ pus & blood, cramplike pain in lower abd.,anemia from chronic blood loss  
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Dx:UC   colonoscopy & BE  
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Tx:colitis   lialda, stress mg,diet mod, ,ild sedation, corticosteroids, psychological counseling & colostomy  
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an ileus by a reduction of a peristaltic actvity   paralytic ileus  
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an ileus caused by the bowel twisting in on itself   volvulus(garden hose)  
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an ileus caused when the intestine telescopes on itself   intussusception (sock turned inside out)  
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an ileus can also be caused by   adhesions  
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tissue sticking together   adhesion  
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s/s of an ileus   severe abd. pain ,distended abd. vomiting & constipation  
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Dx: ileus   abd. CT  
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TX: ileus   laparoscopic bowel resection  
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IBS usually affects women b/w their   late teens and early 40's  
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s/s of IBS   sudden diarrhea, constipation abd. pain & flatulance  
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difference b/w IBS & other intestinal disorders   no lesions are present upon examination  
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IBS is a disorder of   motility & intestinal wall muscles spasms  
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Tx: for IBS   increasing fiber, avoiding caffeine,fatty foods,spicy foods, alcohol etc...citrus cabbage legumes, stress mg , GI antispasmmodics, anitdiarrheals & sedatives  
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cause of cirrhosis   alcohol, HBV or HCV drugs(tylenol, ibprofen & anithyperlipidemics)  
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Dx: of cirrhosis   liver biopsy, LFT's  
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s/s of cirrhosis   tremors, somnolence, mental confusion, gyncomastia, lostof chest hair,testicular atropy,splenomegaly, hepatomegaly , dilated abd.veins,tendoncy to hemorrhage, pedial edema,esophageal varices,juandice ascites & hepatic coma  
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LFT'S include   SGOT(AST), SGPT (ALT), alkaline phosphatlase, LDH & bilirubin test  
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viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by a family of viruses   hepatitis A,B,C,D & E  
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inflammation of the gallbladder   cholecystitis  
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cholecystitis is com. caused by an obstruction due to   cholethiasis  
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stones biliary calculi   cholethiasis  
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biliary obstruction can lead to   hepatic damage  
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s/s of cholecystitis   right ribcage pain radiating to the right shoulder,esp. after eating a meal high in fat, chills, pyrexia,n/v & jaundice  
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TX:cholecytitis   laparoscopic cholecystectomy,before perforation,laparscopic cholelithectomy if stones are in the bile duct  
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inflammation of the pancreas   pancreatitis  
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pancreatitis is usually associated with   alcoholism in men & gallbladder disease in women  
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pancreatitis can cause   pancreatic enzymes to activate prematurely  
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these pancreatic enzymes will start to   digest the the pancreas  
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high levels of these enzymes will confirm Dx of pancreatitis   amylase  
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s/s of pancreatitis   severe abd. pain,n/v & jaundice  
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pancreatitis can result in   death  
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clay color stool is an indication for   gallstones  
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immune reaction to eating glutin   celiac  
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