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Tx of stomatitis   Swish and swallow and ANB or Antifungal Gargle w/ mouthwash non alcoholic  
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Assessment and care of cleft palate   Visual inspection or with gloved hand Feed in upright position Burp frequently  
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Gerd s/s (8)   Dyspepsia Regurgitation Coughing Hoarseness Epigastric pain Trouble swallowing /Painful swallowing' Water brash Wheezing at night  
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Antacids should be taken when?   One hour before eating, 2 hours after, and HS  
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Antacids should not be used for extended amount of time why?   increases LES pressure  
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S/s of liver trauma/ disease (9)   Rashes/ Dry skin Thrombocytopenia Fatigue Wt. change N/V abd pain liver tenderness jaundice bright red palms  
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Hurschsprung disease s/s (5)   Refusal to feed Abdominal distention Failure to thrive Ribbon like stools Palpable fecal mass  
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Treatment of Hurschsprungs   Colostomy  
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Colonoscopy purpose and prep   Examiniation of large bowel Liquid diet 12-24 hours before NPO 6 hrs before Bowel cleanse L side knees drawn up positioning Abd fullness/ cramping afterward  
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Stomatitis interventions   Soft bristled toothbrushes/ foam swabs to stimulate gums and clean mouth Mouth care q2 Frequent rinsing of mouth / baking soda or H202/NS solution  
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EGD purpose and prep   Visual exam of esophagus, stomach and duodenum Npo 6-8 hours before monitor for gag reflex return May have sore throat  
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Dietary changes to decrease pain in stomatitis   Increased protein Increased vitamin C  
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Colectomy definition and care   Removal of colon NG tube stoma assessment  
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Things that increase intra-abdominal pressure (6)   Pregnancy Obesity Abdominal distention Ascites Heavy lifting Coughing  
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Three types of GERD meds   Antacids Histamine blockers Proton Pump inhibitors  
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Gastric bypass post-op care   Six small feedings Push fluids Measure abd girth Padding between fat folds  
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Liver examination assessment   Dullness over hollow organs  
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B12 deficiency s/s   Parathesias Jaundice Glossitis Pallor  
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Why is there a B12 deficiency d/t gastrectomy   Intrinsic factor secreted by gastric mucosa Bile salts ingest B12, leaving less for the body  
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S/S of gastritis (7)   Anorexia N/V epigastric pain pernicious anemia dyspepsia hematemesis gastric hemmorhage  
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S/S diverticulitis   Usually no s/s Sometimes: Low grade fever Nausea LLQ pain Hx of constipation Elevated wbc  
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Tx of diverticulitis   No barium enema d/t risk of rupture of diverticulum ANB tx CT; XRAY diagnosis  
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Fecal occult blood testing teaching   No raw fruit No raw veggies No vit C rich foods No red meat Anticoagulates d/c'd 7 days before  
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Normal PH of esophagus and stomach   E: 6.0-7.0 S: 1.5-2.0  
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S/s of splenomegaly   Dullness w/ percussion  
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Abd ultrasound prep   Full bladder Fasting Fat free meal before  
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dehydration s/s in peds pt. (7)   Tachycardia Dry skin mucous membranes Sunken fontanels Coolnees/ mottling of extremities Loss of skin elasticity Prolonged capp refill Decreased output  
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s/s of dehydration in adult (5)   change in mental status fever tachycardia decreased urine output orthostatic hypotention dry mucous membranes  
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why are antidiarrheals contraindicated in ped pt?   predisposal to toxic megacolon  
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Diet for post-op gastric bypass   clear liquids 1oz 24-48 hrs postop 6 weeks of liquids advanced to reg diet after 6 weeks  
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S/S of dumping syndrome (9)   diaphoresis dizziness light headedness palpitations confusion tachycardia nausea diarrhea abd cramping  
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s/s of peritonitis (9)   decreased output; dehydration "board like" abdomen knee chest position abd pain diminished bowel sounds inability to fart rebound tenderness high fever tachycardia  
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GERD diet via diet (7)   eliminate: chocolate fried foods alcohol fatty foods caffeine carbonated beverages spicy/ acidic foods  
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Lifestyle changes to control GERD (9)   4-6 small meals daily elevate HOB 6-12 inches dont lie flat no smoking no alcohol lose weight loose clothing no food 2-3 hrs before bed eat slowly/ chew throughly  
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s/s of obstruction   abd bleeding N/V  
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s/s PUD   Epigastric tenderness midline between umbilicus and xiphiod process dyspepsia H-PYLORI positive  
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Zolilnger-Elilson syndrome   Upper GI tract ulceration Increased gastric acid secretion Diarrhea Hpylori negative resection is a curative treatment  
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diagnostic test for GERD   24 hr ambulatory esophageal PH monitoring  
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mechanical obstructions causes (10)   adhesions appendicitis complications fecal impaction fibrosis hernia intussusception strictures tumors volvulus vascular d/o's  
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s/s of non-mechanical obstructions (5)   constant diffuse discomfort diminished bowel sounds distention vomiting of gastric contents obstipation  
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s/s of mechanical obstruction (5)   abd distention intermittant colicky pain obstipation ribbon like stools borborygymi  
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S/S of UC   UC me bloody 10-20 liquid stools begins at rectum  
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S/S of Chrohns (7)   Cobblestones and fistulas remissions and exacerbations severe diarrhea terminal ilem 5-6 loose stools (non-bloody) malabsorption anemia  
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