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Unit 3 - GI

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Gastrogafen   Contrast used for perforations  
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Hepatobiliary Scentigraphy (HIDA)   Dx study for liver biopsy. Nuke med test that checks integrity of ducts  
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Marasmus   Very skinny, emaciated  
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Kwashiorkor   Low protein, pot belly  
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Coumadin   Vitamin K  
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Dilantin   Folic Acid  
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Questran   Fat Soluble Vitamins  
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Where does PEG tube come out   ULQ  
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Fluids for NG/PEG tube   Polymeric Formulas  
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Fluids for Jejunostomy   Elemental Formulas  
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Signs of aspiration   Crackles/Rhonchi on Right side  
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TPN   70% dextrose  
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PPN   10% dextrose, add lipids, watch triglycerides  
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Anorexia Nervosa   Low Fe (anemia), electrolyte imbalance  
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Banding   Restriction on stomach, removable  
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Malabsorptive   Small intestine  
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Gastric Bypass   On life long supplements (Fe, B12, folic acid)  
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Metabolic Syndrome (central obesity)   High BP & Triglycerides, Low HDL cholesterol. Type II DM insulin resistant  
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Esophogeal = Mallory Weiss Tear   From chronic GERD, ETOH, smoking, continuous vomit. Low BP, High heart rate  
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Esophogeal = Esophogeal Varices   Massive bloody vomit / Veins engorge in esophagus from pressue on portal vein w/ cirrhosis  
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Rx: Esophogeal Varices   Vasopressin/Sandostatin  
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Gastric Ulcer (PUD)   Weight Loss, pain 1-2 hrs after eating, food aggrevates, massive blood loss, can result in obstruction, common women 50+  
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Duodenal Ulcer (PUD)   pain 2-4 hrs after eating, hunger pain - relieved w/ food, anyone 35-45 yrs old  
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Complications of Peptic Ulcer Disease   Acute exacerbation, perforation, Gastric Outlet Obstruction  
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Gastric Outlet Obstruction   Swells shut w/ very small outlet. Abdominal pain worsens at end of day. Relief w/ belching/self induced vomit. Offensive odor to vomit/breath  
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Bill Roth II -- surgical treatment for PUD   Remove portion of stomach and connect whats left to Jejunum  
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Complications of Bill Roth II   Dumping Syndrome, Postprandial Hypoglycemia, Bile Reflux Gastritis  
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Postprandial Hypoglycemia   Over production of insulin occurs 2 days after eating. s/s: sweating, weakness, confusion, tachy, anxiety  
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Bile Reflux Gastritis   Bile in stomach, gastric distress, worsens after meals. Rx: Questran  
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Cullen Sign   Bruise around umbilicus common in blunt trauma  
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Crohn's Disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)   Diarrhea, weight loss, nutritional deficiencies/malabsorption, fistulas, strictures, anal abscess, recurs after surgery  
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Ulcerative Colitis (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)   Bloody diarrhea, rectal bleeding, tenesmus, start in rectum -> colon, curable  
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Rx: for Inflammatory Bowel Disease   Asacol, Imuran, Sulfasalazine, prednisone  
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Anal Fissure   Skin ulcer or crack in lining of anal wall caused by trauma, infection or inflammation. Painful. Tx: Decrease straining, can heal on own  
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Anorectal Abscess   Pus - drain, wet-dry leave open. Low fiber diet  
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Anal Fistula   Complication of Crohn's. Abnormal tunnel leading from anus or rectum to outside of skin, buttocks, vagina  
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Pilonidal Sinus   "Nest of Hair" pain/swelling at base of spine. Abscess or cysts requires drainage. Leave open, heal by 2ndary intention  
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Hemolytic Jaundice   High breakdown in RBCs producing high unconjugated bilirubin in blood. Causes: blood transfusion, sickle cell, hemolytic anemia  
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Hepatocellular Jaundice   Liver cannot conjugate or excrete bilirubin. Causes: Hepatic cirrhosis  
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Obstructive Jaundice   Bilirubin not getting extcreted into intestines/stool causing it to turn gray  
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Hep A   fecal->oral. Poor personal hygiene, daycares, contaminated food, milk, water, shellfish "wash hands"  
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Hep B   Blood bourne - practice "safe sex" contracted like STD (semen, vaginal, blood), needles, tattoo/body piercing  
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Hep C   Sharing needles, unprotected sex, linked to HIV "safe sex, clean needles"  
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Symptoms of Hepatitis   Rash, fever, malaise, nausea, vomiting, clay colored stool  
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Lab for Hep C   CD4 counts (WBC), >200 continue tx, <200 stop tx  
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Biliary Cirrhosis   Chronic Inflammatory liver disease, T cells attack bile duct causing blockage. s/s: fatigue, pruritis  
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Rx: Biliary Cirrhosis   Questran (itching), Actigall - dissolves bile clogging duct  
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease   Major complication of obesity. s/s: asymptomatic unless goes to liver failure. Dx: High liver enzymes. Tx: Stable weight loss, not rapid  
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Oral & Esophogeal Cancer meds   5FU, methotrexate, platinol  
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GERD complications   Esophagitis, Barretts esophagus (pre-cancerous lesions)  
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GERD Tx:   Fundiplication - surgery if hiatal hernia or sphincter not working  
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Hiatal Hernia s/s   Heartburn at night or when lying down  
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Hiatal Hernia Dx   barium swallow (Upper GI series)  
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Esophogeal Cancer s/s   Increased dysphagia, coarse foods (steak) gets stuck in throat then progress to soft foods. Pain late sign  
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Esophogeal Cancer complications   Nutrition & Breathing is issue, will have NG Tube for suctioning but not a lot of residue will come out  
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Esophogeal Cancer Tx:   Endoscopy w/ photofrin IV injected, a photo sensitizer, absorbed by cancerous tissue -- Esophagetctamy - Remove part of esophagus w/ other parts (stomach is in chest)  
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome   Fluctuations between constipation, diarrhea and regularity  
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome s/s   Excessive flatulance, bloating, urgency -- Avoid gassy foods  
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome meds   Metamucil, imodium, Bentyl  
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Appendicitis Dx   High WBC, ultrasound  
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Appendicitis s/s   Rebound tenderness, pain at RLQ (Macburney's Point), guarding, fever, anorexia  
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Appendicitis complications   Peritonitis, Abscess, perforation  
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Peritonitis   Inflammation of peritoneum from rupture in bowel or foreign body (break in intestine/rupture appendix)  
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Peritonitis complications   Hypovolemic shock, sepsis, intrabdominal abscess, paralytic ileus, acute respiratory distress  
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Peritonitis s/s   Hypoactive/absent Bowel Sounds, rebound tenderness, distended abdomen  
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Upper GI Bleed (esophagus, stomach, duodenum) Dx:   Hemoglobin, INR, stool for cult blood  
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Upper GI Bleed s/s   Hematemesis, melana, Distention of stomach w/ blood  
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Hematemesis   Vomiting blood (red, coffee ground)  
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Melana   Black, tarry stool  
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Upper GI Bleed interventions   Start IV normal saline, Type/cross blood, gets labs & blood drawn, lavage w/ cold ice water (acts as vasoconstrictive)  
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H-pylori   Bacterial infection related to gastric/duodenum ulcers. Tx: Flagyl  
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Gastritis (treat like GERD patient)   Stomach is raw, can have some blood loss  
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Gastritis Meds   Pepcid & Protonix (decrease acid in stomach)  
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Gastritis s/s   Apigastric tenderness, general malaise, upset stomach  
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Peptic Ulcer Disease teaching   Decrease meal size, avoid simple carbs, drink less than 4 oz fluids  
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Perforation s/s   Difuse abdominal pain, rigid board like abdomen, distention, ridgity, elevated WBC, fever  
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Stomach Cancer risks   perniscious anemia (B12) and dumping syndrome  
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Intestinal Obstruction causes   paralytic ileus, adhesion, tumors, hernias  
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Bowel sounds   Distal to obstruction - no BS, proximal to obstruction - high pitched BS  
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Stoma   Can be swollen up to 3 weeks, no output for couple days, may be mucousy or blood tinged initially post-op -- OKAY  
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Colon Cancer   Want clean margins and remove lymph nodes  
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Colon Cancer Tx:   Chemo/Radiation can be done before surgery to shrink cells and decrease vascular supply.  
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Diverticulitis   Outpouching of mucosa in sigmoid colon  
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Diverticulitis s/s   Abdominal pain in LLQ, high WBC, fever -- rest bowel, put on IV fluids  
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Diverticulitis prevention   high fiber diet w/ fruits & veggies, low fat, no red meat, weight loss  
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Diverticulitis   CT scan w/ oral contrast  
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Diverticululitis complications   perforation, abscess, fistula, bleeding  
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Celiac Disease   Immune response, allergic to gluten, test for antibodies, biopsy of bowel  
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Gluten Foods   wheat, barley, rye, oats, flour, bread, pasta, pizza, bagels  
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Celiac Disease s/s   malnutrition, osteoperosis, vitamin deficiencies  
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elevated ammonia levels   Decrease protein in diet  
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New colostomy diet 4-6 weeks post-op   Low fiber  
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Complete Proteins   Derive from animal sources (meat, cheese, milk, eggs)  
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