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ATI-MedSurge-GASTROINTESTINAL

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show 1-1/2 to 3 hrs after meals, during the night  
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show rapid emptying of gastric contents into the small intestine  
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Pancreatitis - first nursing priority   show
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show auto digestion of the pancreas  
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What is? Cirrhosis   show
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Spider angiomas   show
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show  
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Cirrhosis - highest priority assessment   show
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show inflammation of the wall of the gall bladder  
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Cholecystitis - foods to avoid   show
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Ileostomy weight (gain / loss) is an expected finding?   show
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Ileostomy stoma is reddish-purple color, what should nurse do?   show
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Pancreatitis - _______ levels are increased   show
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For a positive amylase result, levels must be?   show
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show 3 to 5 times normal value  
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show allows visualization of anus, rectum, colon  
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Colonoscopy - dietary prep   show
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show 10 - 30 yrs / peak: males 20 - 30  
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What is the location of McBurney's Point?   show
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Appendicitis symptoms   show
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show edema and inflammation of the rectum (may expand length of colon)  
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show inflammation and ulceration of the GI tract (at distal ileum)  
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show inflammation of the intestinal wall (in the colon) due to trapped fecal matter  
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show - teach relaxation techniques - allow for daily rest periods - restrict intake of caffeine - monitor I/O, potassium - eat high protein (calorie), low fibers  
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show given to aid in secretion of ammonia via stool in Cirrhosis of the Liver  
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Lactulose (Cephulac) - pt. teaching   show
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What are? Peptic Ulcers   show
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Drugs that give false negative for H. pylori   show
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Sulcralfate - should be administered?   show
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show eating frequent, small meals and bedtime snacks stimulate gastric secretion and should be avoided  
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Symptom of peritonitis secondary to ulcer perforation?   show
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show - increased CEA levels - decreased Hct & Hbg - positive fecal occult blood test  
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Metoclopramide Hydrochloride (Reglan), used to?   show
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Metoclopramide Hydrochloride (Reglan), monitor for?   show
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Hepatitic C patients - pt. teaching   show
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What is? Ascites   show
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Paracentesis   show
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show decreased shortness of breath  
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Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), used for?   show
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Rantidine (Zantac), used for?   show
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Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel), used for?   show
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Sucralfate (Carafate), used for?   show
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show Yogurt  
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show fish, eggs, dairy, carbonated beverages, garlic, beans, dark veges  
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show - arthralgia / myalgia - headache - fatigue - pruritus  
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Portal-systemic shunt, used to?   show
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show clients with poor liver function, unable to convert ammonia & other waste products to less toxic form  
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show - serum ammonia and potassium levels - L.O.C. - asterixis - fetor hepaticus  
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What is? asterixis   show
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What is? fetor hepaticus   show
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Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level...   show
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show nasogastric tube patency, to reduce risk of retention of gastric secretions, that can lead to gastric dilation  
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Cirrhosis pt. with elevated ____ should be reported to the HCP?   show
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GERD - best sleeping position   show
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show alleviate pain with neurogenic or overactive bladder - avoid with GERD  
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show decrease gastrointestinal motility  
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show fluid replacement, dehydration  
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show bacterial gastroenteritis  
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5% dextrose water, used for?   show
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