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cranial nerves V, IX, X, and XII control what?   show
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show odynophagia  
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show stroke strictures or tumors  
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inflammation of the oral mucosa   show
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bacterial, viral, trauma, irritants, meds, nutritional def., systemic inflammatory disease( measles and syphillis) , and hiv can all be causes of what?   show
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cold sores are also known as?   show
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tingling feeling, also the best time to treat cold sores   show
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treatment for cold sores include?   show
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lower esophagus sphincter(LES) fails to relax, difficulty passing food, and esophagus enlarges above the LES   show
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people with achalasia are at risk for?   show
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treatment for achalasia includes?   show
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outpouching of the esophageal wall is known as?   show
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caused by weakness of the muscle layers, also retains food s/s are gurgling, belching, foul smelling breath and may lead to esophagitus or ulceration/ tx is surgery   show
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show heartburn  
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show LES  
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show GERD  
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show GERD  
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common in children, can be associated with CP, down's syndrome and other developmental pxs   show
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show Rumination  
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show GERD  
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show GERD  
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portion of the stomach passes through the diaphragm   show
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___ ____ ____ can cause haital hernia or make it worse   show
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show Hiatal Hernia  
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6 percent of all GI cancers   show
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more common in men older than 50   show
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show squamos and adenocarcinoma  
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show Squamos esophageal cancer  
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show adenocarcinoma esophageal cancer  
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show esophagus cancer  
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show Gastritis  
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show acute gastritis  
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show acute gastriits  
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charecterized by the absence of grossly visible erosions and the presence of chronic inflammatory changes leading to atrophy of the stomach lining, can change into cancer   show
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contibuting factors- chronic alchohol abuse, smoking, and chronic NSAID use   show
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4 types of gastritis   show
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show autoimmune gastritis  
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unknown etiology, common in Europe and latin america, associated with decreased acid secretion   show
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show H. Pylori gastritis  
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result of reflux of alkaline duodenal contents, pancreatic secretions, and bile, commonly seen in pts with gastroduodenostomy or gastrojejunostomy surgery   show
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show Peptic ulcer disease  
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show Peptic ulcer disease  
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_____ ____ can lead to a break or ulceration in the mucosa to be subjected to an acid or alkaline environment and thus autodigestion occurs   show
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show decreased mucus production  
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_____ ______ _______ ______ can cause the protective musus layer to be irritated bc of the rapid movement of stomach contents, such as in dumping syndromes   show
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the injured tissue is replaced w/ scar tissue which contributes to reoccurrence. s/s-abd discomfort and pain (burning gnawing cramping usually rhythmic, occurs usually when the stomach is empty, relieved w foods or antacids)   show
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show Peptic ulcer disease  
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rare, caused by gastrin secreting tumor (gastrinoma) Ulcerations, may be located in the pancreas stomach or duodenum   show
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show Zollinger- Ellison syndrome  
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stress ulcer is also known as?   show
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occurs at some sort of major physiological stress (large burns, trauma, sepsis, ARDS, liver failure, major surgery) due to ischemia, tissue acidosis, and biles salts entering the stomach, decreased GI motility   show
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show Cushing ulcer  
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increased gastric acid due to vagal stimulation from intracranial pressure, often perforate, common in the ICU, prevention is best way to tx   show
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show stomach cancer  
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show stomach cancer  
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show irritable bowel syndrome  
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more s/s altered bowel function, flatulence, bloatedness, nausea, anorexia, anxiety, and depression. cause- dysfunction of intestinal motor and sensory functions in the CNS   show
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DX- H and P TX- stress management, adequate fiber, antispasmadics, anticholinergics   show
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blanket term, common, inflammation of the bowel, all have a causative agent-dietary antigen, microbial, familialtendencies- may be autoimmune   show
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show Crohn's disease  
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chronic inflammation of the bowel in which there are patchy areas of inflammation anywhere in the GI tract, most common in the ileum or colon, higher incidence in young adults and teenagers   show
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show Crohn's disease  
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fistulas may develop b/t the intestines to the bladder and other structures leading to MALABSORPTION, scar tissue may lead to perforation or obstruction   show
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chronic diarrhea leads to F and E disturbances and malabsorption s/s N/V/D( 3-5 foul smelling stools a day) flatulence, malaise, wt loss, anorexia, abd pain, may have mucus or blood in the stool, nutriitional def, perianal abscesses and fistulas   show
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show Crohn's diease  
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inflammatory disease affecting the mucous membranes of the colon   show
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most often begins in the early twenties, most common in the caucasian and jewish races, unknown etiology- may be genetic, virus, bacteria, autoimmune and stress, ulcerated lesions form small erosions- no skip lesions   show
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show ulcerative colitis  
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show ulcerative colitis  
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show ulceratice colitis  
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show clostridium difficile  
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use of broad spectrum ABT increases risk due to destruction of normal flora, releases toxins that cause mucosal damage and inflammation, s/s- diarrhea, abd cramping, usually resolves after ABT is discontinued   show
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show clostridium difficile  
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DX- hx of ABT lab + C diff in the stool TX- stop ABT, anti diarrheal   show
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show Escherichia coli (E. coli)  
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show E.coli  
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may lead to hemmorhagic colitis, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura, toxemia TX- Maintain hydration   show
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an outpouching of the walls of the colon   show
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inflammation of the diverticulum   show
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show diverticulosis  
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show DIverticular disease  
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bacteria from food become trapped in the outpouches, may cause and obstruction, perforation, or peritonitis   show
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show diverticular disease  
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show appendicitis  
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show appendicitis  
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obstruction leads to the inflammation and bacterial invasion, necrosis of the capillaries follows d/t the pressure.. with gangrene and rupture peritonitis is a major concern   show
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s/s RLQ pain rebound tenderness, anorexia, N/V/D, occasionally constipation, posturing by lying on side or back w/ knees flexed: fever, elevated WBC, malaise   show
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show appendicitus  
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show 200-300 mg per day  
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show diarrhea  
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may be acute or chronic(less than 3 weeks in children and 4 in adults), common, can become a serious problem in children, Causes- infectious agents, food intolerance, drugs, intestinal disease, psychological   show
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2 types of diarrhea/ may be combo of both   show
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r/t increase in the propulsive activity, usually an inflammatory process (IBS)   show
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show large volume diarrhea  
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DX- H and P, stool exam TX- NPO(nothing by mouth) bland diet, replace fluids, watch for what?, antidiarrheals, antispasmodics   show
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show constipation  
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causes of____ are failure to respond to urge, low fiber, low fluid, weak abd muscles, inactivity, pregnancy, hemorrhoids, spinal cord injuries, parkinson's, MS, hypothyroidism, narcotics, antichollinnergics, Ca channel blockers, diuretics, all antacids   show
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show constipation  
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show Intestinal obstruction  
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show Intestinal obstruction  
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________ _________ - hernia, post op adhesions, strictures, tumors, foriegn bodies, intersussception(telescoping) and volvulus(twisting)   show
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show paralytic obstruction  
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DX- H and P, X-ray TX- tx cause, NG tube, surgery   show
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show peritonitis  
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show peritonitis  
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show peritonitis  
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DX- H and P, CBC, chemistry- US, BUN, creatinine, peritoneal aspiration w/ cultures TX- ABT, F and E replacement, NG tube, TPN   show
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show malabsorption  
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show malabsorption  
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show malabsortion syndrome  
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intestinal cancers are pretty common... _____ ______ are the most common type in the intestine, polyps- mass that protrudes in the gut, usually benign but can become malignant   show
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show colorectal cancer  
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risk factors include age, personal or family history of Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, and high fat diet... s/s include rectal bleeding, change in bowel habits, diarrhea, constipation, sense of urgency, pain(late stage) use staging system similar to TMN   show
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show colorectal cancer  
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GI accessory organs include ___, ____, and _____   show
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digestive secretion, insulin and glucagon, and drug and hormone metabolism are the _____ ______ ________ general purpose   show
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show liver  
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show Glisson's capsule  
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show hepatic artery  
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show portal vein  
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show 300  
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____ ml/min enters through the portal vein   show
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the liver stores ___ for times of need   show
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show lobules  
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show liver  
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stores excess glucose as glycogen, releases glucose in times of need for energy, converts galactose and fructose to glucose, synthesizes glucose from amino acids, glycerol, and lactic acid, converts excess carbs to triglycerides for storage in adipose   show
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synthesis of albumin, protein degradation, amonnia is transfered as urea to the kidneys,amino acid degradation for glucose production   show
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oxidation of fatty acids to supply energy for body functions, synthesis of cholesterol, phospholipids, most of lipoproteins, and formation of triglycerides   show
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___ ____- emulsifies fats and enter through the portal vein several times before excretion through the feces   show
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show cholestasis  
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show jaundice  
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____ is formed from the breakdown of RBC's   show
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show free bilirubin  
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show urobilionogen  
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elevation in liver enzymes indicate that they have been released from damaged cells ex. AST, ALT   show
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show hepatitis  
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show hepatitis A  
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show hepatitis B  
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show hepatitis C  
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show hepatitis D  
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source of virus for hepatitis __ is through the feces, route of transmission is fecal-oral, it is NOT a chronic infection, prevention is to ensure safe drinking water   show
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can be either acute or chronic( causes cirrhosis) causes other than virus- hepatobiliary obstruction from gallstones or from the toxic effects of alchohol, drugs, toxins, or infectious agents   show
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show hepatitis  
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show hepatitis  
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show preicteric  
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___ stage of hepatitis- (onset of jaundice) s/s are jaundice, pruritis, light colored stools, brown urine, malaise, and preicteric s/s improve   show
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______ stage of hepatitis- (convalescent stage) s/s are decrease in fatigue, appetite returns to normal, lab work improves, and pain subsides   show
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show Fulminant hepatitis  
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show hepatitis  
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show hepatitis  
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common, 5th leading cause of death in the US, liver failure, esophageal varices, kidney failure, may have a genetic factor   show
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intermittent stage of alchohol induced liver disease b/w cirrhosis and fatty liver, common in binge drinkers, inflammation and necrosis   show
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stage of alchohol induced liver disease, accumulation of fat in liver cells   show
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show risk factors for Cirrhosis  
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show Cirrhosis  
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show Cirrhosis  
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black stools from blood as a result of Cirrhosis   show
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____ _____ causes back up of blood into the spleen leading to splenomegaly and an increased breakdown of WBC's RBC's and platelets   show
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______ _______- damage to the brain tissue due to the ammonia build up   show
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normal pressure in portal vein is 5-10 mmhg; with portal HTN it reaches __   show
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show look up answer  
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show esophageal varices (complication of cirrhosis)  
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rupture of an _____ _____ is a medical emergency, surgical compression of the varices and sclerotherapy, blood replacement, maintain airway, and gastric lavage with cool saline   show
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cosequences of ____ _____ include bleeding disorders, edema, hypoglycemia, fat soluble vitamin def., fatty stools, encephalopathy, secondary sex charecteristic changes, drug metabolism pxs, and jaundice   show
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show liver failure  
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show cancer of the liver  
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metastasis to the heart, lung, brain, kidney and spleen are common due to the hepatic and portal vein, benign tumors are known as adenomas(usually women, oral contraceptives)   show
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two types of liver cancer   show
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arising from liver cells, nodular, massive, diffuse   show
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show cholangiocarcinoma  
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small organ, stores bile, prescence of food in the small intestine triggers the release of bile   show
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formation of stones in the biliary ducts or the gallbladder, more common in women, gallstones form when cholesterol and Ca precipitate as solid crystals within the mucous lining of the gallbladder   show
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inflammation of the cystic duct caused by lodging or a gallstone in the duct, may be acute or chronic   show
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show choledocholithiasis  
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inflammation in the common duct   show
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not very common, poor prognosis, usually found at the time of gallbladder surgery, gallstones may play a role due to the constant irritation s/s are insidious   show
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inflammation of the pancreas, may be acute or chronic   show
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show acute pancreatitis  
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___ ______- formation of scar tissue that interferes with the function   show
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show acute pancreatitis  
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show chronic pancreatitis  
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nearly all of these cancers are fatal, causes are longerm DM, chronic pancreatitis, and smoking, often invade everything surrounding it   show
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show vitamins  
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show vitamin B  
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precursor of retinol needed for normal vision   show
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regulates calcium metabolism   show
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needed to produce prothrombin   show
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lipid soluble vitamins, must be ingested with lipids to be absorbed in small intestine   show
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show C and B  
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show Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA  
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poverty, fad diets, chronic alchohol or drug abuse, prolonged parental feeding   show
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obtained from foods containing carotene   show
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show Vitamin D  
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tocopherols, found in plant seed oils, whole grain cereals, eggs, certain organ meats/ primary antioxidant   show
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show Vitamin K  
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show C  
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show thiamine B1  
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_____ __ deficiency can cause pellagra   show
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show Cyanocobalamin B12  
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deficiencies of _______, ________, and _______ indicate need for pharmacotherapy with water soluble vitamins   show
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show minerals  
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_____ administered for severe liver disease   show
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show Niacin and pyroxidine  
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asses women of child-bearing age for ____ _____ deficiency   show
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caution clients with history of kidney stones against use of vitamin __   show
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advise clients taking vitamin C to increase ____ _____   show
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_____ ______ vitamins are not stored in the body and must be replinished daily   show
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calcium, chlorine, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, sulfur   show
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show 100  
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show 20  
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show causes of undernutrition  
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show reasons for low dietary intake  
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