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HCC Hepato Biliary

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Pancreas Function   show
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Pancreatitis   show
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show severe, constant, knife-like pain RUQ gastric and or radiating to the back and is unrelieved by N&V, jaundice, hyperglycemia. Worse when lying down or eating. Some relief in fetal position.  
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show Alcoholism, ERCP, and biliary tract disease (gallstones can cause blockage where the common bile duct and pancreatic duct meet).  
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Pancreatitis Triggers   show
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Serum Amylase   show
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Serum Lipase   show
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show Amylase 2-3 times the normal value and Lipase 3-5 times the normal value  
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Other Lab Values Assoc. c Pancreatitis   show
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Pancreatitis Assessment/Monitor   show
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show NPO until pain free! nasogastric tube(gas decompression), TPN, no alcohol, no smoking, limit stress.  
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Post pancreatitis diet   show
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show DEMEROL, know this medication. Position client side lying fetal c HOB elevated or sitting up/leaning forward.  
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Donnazyme(pancreatin) and Viokase(pancrelipase)   show
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Pancreatitis Monitoring   show
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Trousseau's Sign   show
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Chvostek's Sign   show
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Pancreatitis Hypovolemia   show
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Pancreatic Cancer   show
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show Age 60-80, smoker.  
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show Removal of the head of the pancreas, duodenum, parts of the jejunum and stomach, gallbladder, and possibly the spleen. The pancreatic duct is connected to the common bile duct and the stomach to the jejunum.  
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show MORPHINE. Post-op care, monitor glucose levels, nutritional support  
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show Most common is venous thromboembolism. Fistulas, peritonitis  
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Demerol (meperidine)   show
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show Opioid analgesic. Binds to opiate receptors in CNS, causes CNS depression. SE's: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, CONFUSION, SEDATION, HYPOTENSION, CONSTIPATION  
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Hepatitis   show
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Hepatitis A(HAV)   show
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Hepatitis B(HBV)   show
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Hepatitis C(HBV)   show
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Hepatitis D(HDV)   show
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show Oral-fecal route, ingestion of contaminated water.  
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show Failure to use universal precautions, percutaneous exposure(puncture-needle/tattoo), unprotected sex, unscreened blood, hemodialysis, food prepped by infected person, tap water in underdeveloped country.  
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Hepatitis Labs   show
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Hepatitis X-ray   show
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show Most definitive. Identifies intensity of infection and degree of tissue damage. CLIENT WILL LIE ON SURGICAL SITE SIDE FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER THE BIOPSY.  
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Hepatitis S/sx   show
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Hepatitis Diet   show
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show Med given to treat HBV and HCV. SE's: FLU-LIKE Sx, ALOPECIA, AND BONE MARROW SUPPRESSION. Monitor CBC  
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Chronic Hepatitis   show
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show Fatal form of hepatitis is due to inability of liver cells to regenerate with increased progression of the necrotic process. Results in encephalopathy and death.  
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Cirrhosis   show
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Causes of Cirrhosis   show
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Cardiac Cirrhosis   show
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show ALT, AST, and ALP initially elevated then normal when liver cells no longer able to create an inflammatory response. Bilirubin elevated. Protein and albumin low due to lack of hepatic synthesis.  
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Cirrhosis Labs 2   show
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show FATIGUE, wt loss, abd pain & distention, PRURITUS(itching), confusion, GI bleeding, ASCITES, JAUNDICE, PETECHIAE, palmar erythema, ASTERIXIS(liver flapping tremor).  
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Cirrhosis Assessment/Monitoring   show
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Lactulose (constilac)   show
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Flagyl (metronidazole)   show
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Portal Systemic Encephalopathy (PSE)   show
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show Swollen, fragile blood vessels in the esophagus. Blood flow through the liver is restricted and diverted to other vessels such as the vessels of the esophagus due to liver damage.  
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Complications of Esophageal Varicies   show
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Portal Hypertension   show
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Transjugular Intrahepatic Portal-systemic Shunt(TIPS)   show
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Esophagogastric Balloon Tamponade   show
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show Performed through a large-bore NG tube. Position client in side-lying, up to 200 mL of NS is inserted then suctioned, causing vasoconstriction. Continued until return is clear.  
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show HEMATEMESIS, melena, HYPOTENSION, tachycardia  
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show Antianginals, beta blockers. Blocks stimulation of beta1(myocardial) and beta2(pulmonary, vascular, and uterine)-adrenergic receptor sites. Decreased HR and BP. SE's: FATIGUE, WEAKNESS, ARRHYTHMIAS, BRADYCARDIA, CHF, PULMONARY EDEMA, ED.  
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show Antidiuretic Hormones. Enhanced reabsorption of water in the kidneys. Control of bleeding. SE's: hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia, flushing.  
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show Antidiarrheals, hormones. Increases absorption of F&E's from GI tract and increases transit time. SE's: edema, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, flushing.  
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Liver Cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma HCC)   show
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show Cirrhosis-chronic HBV and HCV infection and alcoholic liver disease. Metastasis from another site.  
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show A tumor marker, elevated in liver cancer.  
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Liver Cancer Labs   show
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show Liver biopsy is the most definitive diagnostic procedure. CLIENT WILL LIE ON SURGICAL SITE SIDE FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER THE BIOPSY.  
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show Given through surgically implanted controlled infusion pumps to be infused directly into the liver tumor.  
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show Portions of healthy livers are used. Transplanted liver will regenerate and grow in size based on need. Takes 12hrs, Immunosuppressant therapy.  
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Chemoembolization   show
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show Antineoplastics. Inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis by forming a complex with DNA. Immunosuppressive properties. SE's: CARDIOMYOPATHY, DIARRHEA, ESOPHAGITIS, N&v, STOMATITIS, RED URINE, ALOPECIA, ANEMIA, LEUKOPENIA, PHLEBITIS, THROMBOCYTOPENIA.  
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Liver Cancer S/sx   show
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Liver Cancer Assessments/Monitoring   show
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show High-calorie mod fat, possibly low-sodium or low-protein. Small, frequent, well-balanced meals. Supplemental vitamin-enriched liquids. AVOID ALCOHOL.  
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show Can occur between 4-10 days after surgery.  
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Liver Transplant Rejection Symptoms   show
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show Immunosuppressants, polypeptides. Inhibits normal immune responses. SE's: SEIZURES, TREMOR, HTN, DIARRHEA, HEPATOTOXICITY, NAUSEA, VOMITING, NEPHROTOXICITY, HIRSUTISM, INFECTIONS!!  
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