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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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Amylase   show
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What are the 4 main functions of the GI system?   show
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show Finger-like folds of the small intestines; they increase the surface for absorption  
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show Pancreas  
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What is the exocrine function of the pancreas?   show
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What nerve is involved in “bearing down” to have a bowel movement?   show
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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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What is a paraesophageal (rolling) hernia?   show
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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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show Thromboses veins in rectum and anus  
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show Ulceration in the anal canal  
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What do you assess for pain r/t GERD?   show
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Nursing considerations after small bowel series?   show
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What are some non-invasive diagnostic tests?   show
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EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)   show
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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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Invasive Diagnostics can also be used to:   show
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Lab Work   show
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Dumping Syndrome   show
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show lower esophageal sphincter  
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A patient returns to the nursing unit following an EGD. During postprocedure care, it is most important for the nurse to   show
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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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Nrsg. Considerations for barium tests   show
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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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EGD assess for   show
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How is an EGD performed   show
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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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show confusion  
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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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show when food is dumped out of the stomach quickly such as after gastric stapling or resection of the stomach  
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Avoid dumping syndrom with gastric feedings by:   show
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How do you maintain patency of gastric feeding tube   show
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show 24 hours  
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Thrush   show
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show Nystatin or Amphotericin B  
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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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show turn it off - remember to turn it back on after  
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show syndrome that results in backward flow of gastric contents into esophagus; over time can lead to erosive esophagitis if untreated  
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What relieves pyrosis (heartburn)   show
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How do you diagnose GERD?   show
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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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When should a patient with GERD take an antacid   show
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What do antacids do   show
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Types of antacids   show
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S/S of hiatal hernia   show
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show barium swallow, endoscopy, CXR  
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Complication of Hiatal Hernias   show
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Tx of Hiatal Hernias   show
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show Antacids for reflux  
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Surgery for Hiatal Hernias   show
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show tumors (intrisic or extrinsic), strictures, diverticular herniations, Neuro disorders: stroke, head/spinal cord injury, Parkinsons, Achalasia  
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Tx of dysphagia   show
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show Inflammatory disorder of the stomach  
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show med or chem related; self healing; minimal damage to mucosal lining  
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Chronic gastritis   show
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show Vague; Fullness, N/V, anorexia, epigastric pain  
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show Gastroscopy, Bx, Gastric secretion evaluation  
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Tx of gastritis   show
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Peptic Ulcer Disease   show
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Sites of peptic ulcers   show
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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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Dx of peptic ulcers   show
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Complication of ulcers   show
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show occult blood in stool, anemia, fatigue  
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S/S of a large vessel bleed from an ulcer   show
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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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show rigid abd., sever abd pain, pain radiating to R shoulder, absent bowel sounds, signs of shock  
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show relieve pain, heal ulcer, prevent complications, educate in lifestyle changes  
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Medications for ulcers   show
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What s/s occur with dumping syndrome   show
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Measures to avoid dumping syndrome   show
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