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Clin Med II

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Definition
fundus of stomach   storage  
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antrum of stum   mixing  
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function of the stomach   converts food to chyme  
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accessory organs of the GI system   teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, & appendix  
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functions of mouth   food enters, digestion begins, hydrolysis (salivary breakdown forms a bolus (food ball)) occurs, chewing, & swallowing  
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fxn of upper esophageal sphincter   keeps air from entering tube  
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chyme   semisolid mixture that moves on to SI  
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small intestine   most fxn in duodenum & jejunum; ileum responsible for transport; first place nutrients are absorbed  
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large intestine   term end of digestive tract; any undigested/unabsorbed food material enters the lg intestine; drying of feces as water & salts are absorbed & storage of feces; leftover material is acted upon by bact  
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4 basic digestive processes of the stomach   motility, secretion, digestion, absorption  
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motility   filling, storage, mixing, emptying  
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storage   food is stored in the bod of the stomach; fundus contains only a pocket of gas; muscs in antrum are thicker & stronger in order to mix  
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factors that influence rate of gastric emptying   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   protective barrier  
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3 phases of control of gastric secretion   cephalic phase, gastric phase,& intestine phase  
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cephalic phase   feedforward prod of HCL & pepsinogen by stimuli acting in the head even b4 food reaches stomach; incr in gastric secretion by vagal nerve; starts b4 food is even in mouth  
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gastric phase   food reaches stomach: protein in stomach stims release of gastrin==> HCL & pepsinogen secretion  
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Intestine phase   inhibitory phase: shuts off the flow of gastric juices as chyme begins to empty into small intestine  
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role of HCL   activates the enzyme precursor pepsinogen to an active enzyme pepsin; provides an optimum environment for pepsin act (acidic); denatures protein; kills most of micro-organisms ingested with food  
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two non-nutrient substances absorbed in stomach   aspirin & alcohol  
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segmentation   mixes & propels chyme via pacesetter cells in the sm intestine; ringl9ike contractions initiate peristalsis  
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migrating mobility complex   int house=keeper; pushes out any remaining food  
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achalasia   failure to relax the smooth musc of the GI tract, especially in the lower esophageal sphincter  
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factors that decrease LES Pressure   foods, caffeine, alcohol, CNS depressant meds, systemic scleroderma  
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factors that increase gastric pressure   high-protein food, obesity, tight clothes  
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types of gastritis   acute gastritis (hemorrhagic or erosive, associated w/ serious illness & various meds (NSAIDS))); chronic gastritis (asymptomatic)  
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chronic gastritis   Type A: chronic fundal gastritis (less common, pernicious anemia, occurs w/ autoimmune dz's); Type B: more cmn, chronic bact infection, H. pylori  
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acute gastritis   epigastric pain, abd distension, loss of appetite, v/n, low grade fever,  
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dx of gastritis   confirm presence of H. pylori by urea breath or stool antigen test  
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pyloric stenosis   projectile vomiting at birth; firm, palpable nodule in RUQ  
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gastric adenocarcinoma   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   a break in the protective mucosal lining exposing submucosal areas to gastric secretions; damage to musculature, resulting in scar tissue; 3 types: gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, & stress ulcers; usu due to H. pylori & excessive prod of acid  
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gastric ulcer   lining of stomach; usu at lesser curvature on post wall  
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duodenal ulcer   usu in duodenal bulb or cap (closest portion of duodenum to the stomach)  
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stress ulcer   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   epigastric pain described as a burn, cramp, or ache near the xiphoid process  
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antisecretory drugs   decrease acidic secretions  
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vital signs signaling bleeding   SBP under 100 mmHg, pulse rate >100 bpm, & drop of 10 mmHg or more in DBP  
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upper GI   consists of mouth, esophagus, stomach, & small intestine  
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esophagus   food formed into a bolus  
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lower GI   cecum to anus (includes appendix)  
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fistulae   abnormal connections between organs  
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preparation for lower GI tests   dietary changes (low fiber diet 2-3 days b4), no smoking, no meds, laxatives, & inform MD if insulin pump  
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fecal occult blood test   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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melena   black, tar-like BM, indicating CA  
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stool culture   can detect presence of dz-causing bact or infection of digestive tract  
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Imaging studies   injury or trauma in pelvic area, difficult w/ urinating/defecating, CA in pelvic & abdominal organs, infertility, an undescended testicle  
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barium enema   examines rectum, lg intestine, & the lower part of the small intestine; metallic compound outlines stomach, intestines, etc...  
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defecography   evaluates completeness of stool elim, id's anorectal abnormalities, & evals rectal musc contractions & relaxation;  
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colorectal transit study   aka Sitzmark's test; x-ray imaging test that shows how well food moves through the colon; through swallowing capsules containing x-ray markers  
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laparoscopy   used to directly visualize abdominal & pelvic organs when a pathological condition is expected; colectomy & appendectomy improve;  
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irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)   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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IBS Cont...   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)   Crohn's Dz & Ulcerative Colitis; body's inability to detect self-antigens from foreign antigens; inappropriate immune response;  
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Crohn's Disease   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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ulcerative colitis   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   back pain, RLQ pain, psoas abscess can cause pain & antalgic gait, joint involvement due to TNF (CD), anytime pt has low back, hip, pelvic, or SI pain for no reason,  
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colorectal cancer   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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carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)   tumor marker for GI CA's, esp in advanced & recurrent CA's  
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Diverticular Dz   diverticulosis (stage 1) & diverticulitis (stage 2); risk factors: low fiber diet, chronic constipation, weakness or atrophy of bowel muscle,  
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diverticulosis   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   inflammation of diverticula due to entrapment of food & feces; most common in sigmoid colon; rarely reversible; constipation & diarrhea, fever, rectal bleeding, anemia, & if chronic, obstruction & bowel perferation  
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malabsorption diseases   celiac dz, CF, CD, pancreatic carcinoma, pernicious anemia (B12), short gut syndrome  
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malabsorption diseases   celiac dz, CF, CD, pancreatic carcinoma, pernicious anemia (B12), short gut syndrome; early sxs: depression, abd bloating, prod of bulky, malodorous oil stools; flatulance; late sxs: low bp, infertility  
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appendicitis   inflammation results in necrosis & perforation; peak incidence in men; acute pelvic pain in fm's;  
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