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Adult 1 GI site Group 1 Mr. Justice (Tamara, Anissa)

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Esophageal varices are   show
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Peristalsis   show
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show Enzyme to digest starch  
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show Ingestion & Propulsion of food, Digestion, Absorption, Elimination  
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show Finger-like folds of the small intestines; they increase the surface for absorption  
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Which is the only organ in the body that has both endocrine and exocrine functions?   show
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What is the exocrine function of the pancreas?   show
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show Vagus Nerve  
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show Metabolic function (metabolisms), Bile synthesis, Storage of glucose in form of glycogen, Break down of old RBC’s, WBC’s, and bacteria  
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show The esophagogastric junction remains in the normal position, but the fundus and greater curvature of the stomach roll up through the diaphragm forming a pocket alongside the esophagus  
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show Sore or lesion  
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show Burning or indigestion  
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Hernia   show
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Hemorrhoids   show
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Fissure   show
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What do you assess for pain r/t GERD?   show
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show Encourage fluids to get rid of barium , Monitor BM – may be whitish d/t barium, Be observant for constipation, Stool softeners and laxatives as ordered  
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What are some non-invasive diagnostic tests?   show
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show Insertion of flexible tube into esophagus through the stomach and into the duodenum of the small intestines, Performed under MAC (monitored anesthesia care) – “Twilight sleep”, Pt. able to communicate if needed, Can be done outside of OR  
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show To assess for sites of bleeding, Identify ulcerations/lesions, Detect strictures, masses or tears, Repair of acute bleed, Biopsy  
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show Remove gall stones obstructing bile duct, (if distal), Dilate strictures, Biopsy tumors, Diagnose pseudocysts  
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Lab Work   show
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show Occurs when food is dumped out of stomach quickly such as after gastric stapling or resection of stomach  
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A 68 year old patient awakens at night with heartburn & belching. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms may occur when there is abnormal relaxation of the   show
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show keep the patient NPO until the gag reflex returns  
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show acetaminophen  
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show slow the feeding flow rate  
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A patient with chronic GERD is experiencing increasing discomfort. During assessment of pt's current management of the problem, the nurse determines that further teaching is needed when the patient states   show
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When teaching a pt. with GERD about recommended dietary modifications, the nurse explains foods that decrease lower esophageal spincter pressure and should be avoided include   show
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Upper GI assesses for   show
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show encourage fluids, Monitor BM  
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Monitor BM after barium tests for   show
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show cysts, abscesses, stones of gallbladder or kidney, masses or tumors  
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show Abdominal US, CT scan, MRI/MRCP, and gastric emptying  
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show NPO after midnight prior to the test  
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show sites of bleeding, identifies ulcerations/lesions, detects strictures, masses or tears, repair of acute bleeding, biopsy  
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show Under MAC, "twilight sleep", pt. able to communicate if needed, can be done outside the OR  
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show into the esophagus through the stomach and into the duodenum of the small intestine  
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show Urobilinogen, serum protein, ammonia levels, serum enzymes  
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If ammonia level is elevated, patient will show s/s of   show
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What electrolyte is usually elevated in malnutrition?   show
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show RBC Hgb  
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show Bowel sounds; Normal GI tract functioning  
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show If NPO for longperiod; need to bypass stomach due to disease,surgery,trauma,or lack of emptying;any sit. where need more nutrition than able to retain orally(chem,rad,burns,dysphagia),at risk for aspiration,anorexia, orofacial fx ,head/neck surg  
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show What face for signs of aspiration  
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Dumping Syndrome occurs...   show
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show start with more dilute feeding & increase concentration as tolerates; if symptoms occur, get orders for more dilute concentration; lie down after bolus feeding in case have BP drop, etc.,  
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show irrigate with 30-50cmL (or ordered amt) before and after administering anything through tube; Usuall receive 250-500mL/shift of water  
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Feedings should hang no longer than?   show
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Thrush   show
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Tx of thrush   show
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show similar to thrush, prominent in CA patients, pallative care can be included with Nystatin if needed  
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What should you do with suction when performing abd assessments   show
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What is GERD   show
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What relieves pyrosis (heartburn)   show
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show Hx, endoscopy (shows edema & erosion), Ambulatory pH monitoring  
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show esophageal stricture from scar tissue, Barrett's esophagus, aspiration pneumonia  
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Treatment of GERD   show
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show chocolate, peppermint, caffeine, onions, fatty foods, alcohol  
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What foods should GERD patients avoid that cause inc. acid production   show
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show 1-2 hours after meals and qhs  
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show neutralize acid  
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show Aluminum hydroxide, Mg hydroxide, Calcium carbonate, Sodium bicarbonate  
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show Same as GERD, Belching, possible GI bleed,  
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Dx of Hiatal Hernia   show
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show esophagitis, aspiration, strangulation or incarceration  
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show usually conservative (almost same as GERD), eating small meals, weight control, avoid tight constrictive clothing  
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show Antacids for reflux  
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show Nissen Fundoplication; Angelchik prosthesis  
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Dysphagia results from   show
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show dependent on underlying cause  
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Gastritis   show
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Acute gastritis   show
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show usually in elderly; thins and degenerates stomach wall;  
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show Vague; Fullness, N/V, anorexia, epigastric pain  
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Dx of gastritis   show
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show small meals, soft/bland diet, avoid alcohol & aspirin, take B12 supplement  
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show erosion of the mucous membrane of the GI tract from digestive action of HCl & pepsin  
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show esophagus, gastric, duodenal (most common)  
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show gnawing epigastric pain with pain -food relief patterns, may radiate to back, relieved by antacids, worse when lean forward, worse when stomach empty  
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show barium swallow, endoscopy, gastrin level studies, H.pylori detection  
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show hemmorhage, large vessel bleed, obstruction, perforation  
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show occult blood in stool, anemia, fatigue  
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show hematemesis, tarry stool, coffee-ground emesis - Emergency call PCP  
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S/S from an obstruction associated with ulcers   show
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show NG tube for decompression, f/e replacement, surgery to open pyloric sphincter  
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S/S of a perforation with ulcers   show
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Tx of ulcers   show
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Medications for ulcers   show
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show hypotension, sweating, weakness & palpitations occur  
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show avoid simple sugars & CHO, diet higher in protein & fats, avoid liquids with meals, small freq meals, lie down after meals for safety  
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