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Clin Med II

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show storage  
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show mixing  
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show converts food to chyme  
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accessory organs of the GI system   show
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show food enters, digestion begins, hydrolysis (salivary breakdown forms a bolus (food ball)) occurs, chewing, & swallowing  
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show keeps air from entering tube  
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chyme   show
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show most fxn in duodenum & jejunum; ileum responsible for transport; first place nutrients are absorbed  
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large intestine   show
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4 basic digestive processes of the stomach   show
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motility   show
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storage   show
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show strength of contraction, amount chyme in stomach, the presence of fat, acid, hypertonicity, or distension in the duodenum;  
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mucosal lining of the stomach   show
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show cephalic phase, gastric phase,& intestine phase  
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cephalic phase   show
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show food reaches stomach: protein in stomach stims release of gastrin==> HCL & pepsinogen secretion  
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Intestine phase   show
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role of HCL   show
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two non-nutrient substances absorbed in stomach   show
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show mixes & propels chyme via pacesetter cells in the sm intestine; ringl9ike contractions initiate peristalsis  
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show int house=keeper; pushes out any remaining food  
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achalasia   show
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show foods, caffeine, alcohol, CNS depressant meds, systemic scleroderma  
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show high-protein food, obesity, tight clothes  
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show acute gastritis (hemorrhagic or erosive, associated w/ serious illness & various meds (NSAIDS))); chronic gastritis (asymptomatic)  
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chronic gastritis   show
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acute gastritis   show
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dx of gastritis   show
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pyloric stenosis   show
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show attributed to H. pylori bact; contributes to 90% of stomach tumors; common location: lesser curvature of prepyloric antrum; asymptomatic early on; postop chemo ineffective; palpation of L supraclavicular lymph node  
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peptic ulcer   show
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show lining of stomach; usu at lesser curvature on post wall  
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show usu in duodenal bulb or cap (closest portion of duodenum to the stomach)  
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show painless until perforation or hemorrhage; upset to aggressive-defense balance (sympathetic response) & ischemia to gastric mucosa  
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classic symptoms of peptic ulcers   show
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antisecretory drugs   show
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show SBP under 100 mmHg, pulse rate >100 bpm, & drop of 10 mmHg or more in DBP  
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upper GI   show
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esophagus   show
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show cecum to anus (includes appendix)  
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fistulae   show
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preparation for lower GI tests   show
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show detects presence of microscopic or invisible blood in feces; blood in stool may be only symptom of early colorectal CA; to determine cause of anemia; usually want to take multiple tests: 3 diff tests on 3 diff days for intermittent bleeding  
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show black, tar-like BM, indicating CA  
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show can detect presence of dz-causing bact or infection of digestive tract  
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Imaging studies   show
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barium enema   show
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defecography   show
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colorectal transit study   show
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show used to directly visualize abdominal & pelvic organs when a pathological condition is expected; colectomy & appendectomy improve;  
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show most cmn disorder of the GI system; a group of symptoms; no inflammation; affects colon & SI; a fxn'l disorder, not due to structural or biological probs; altered GI motility, visc hypersensitivity, altered processing of info by nervous system  
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show abnormal intestinal contractions due to stress & chems in food; 3 mos of abdominal pain & at least 3 of the following sxs: bloating, passage of mucus, changes in stool form, stool freq alterations, difficulty passing bowel; LLQ pain  
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inflammatory bowel dz (IBD)   show
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show can affect all wall layers, but w/ normal layers in between; accumulation of intestinal content breaches mucosal barrier resulting in chronic inflammation; narrows intestinal lumen; incurable  
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show no normal layers btwn damaged layers; damages mucosa & submucosal chronic diarrhea, rectal bleeding w/ ulcerations, lg intestine primarily affected; abscess formation, necrosis; cured by colon resection  
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PT considerations for CD & UC   show
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show increased risk in men 40+; high mortality rate b/c no early screening tests; Risk factors: sedentary lifestyle, diet, obesity, UC, CD, other cancers, adenometous polyps; asymptomatic until metastasis; incr'd physical activity helps prevention  
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show tumor marker for GI CA's, esp in advanced & recurrent CA's  
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show diverticulosis (stage 1) & diverticulitis (stage 2); risk factors: low fiber diet, chronic constipation, weakness or atrophy of bowel muscle,  
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show herniation of mucosa & submucosa through muscular layers (diverticula); bld supply decr'd; common, everyday, asymptomatic phase; incr'd urgency to defecate  
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diverticulitis   show
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malabsorption diseases   show
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malabsorption diseases   show
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appendicitis   show
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