Gastritis & PUD
This bacterium is a major risk factor for gastritis and peptic ulcer disease
H. pylori
Vomiting bright red or coffee-ground appearing blood is called this
hematemesis
Pain that begins around the umbilicus and later migrates to this area often suggest appendicitis
Right lower quadrant pain
Abdominal swelling caused by trapped gas and fluid is called what
Pain associated with cholecystitis is commonly located where?
Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
Patients with gastritis should avoid these commonly used medications
NSAIDs and Aspirin
Black tarry stools indicating digested blood are described as
melena
The preferred method of confirming appendicitis
CT scan
Name one radiologic study commonly ordered for SBO
KUB abdominal x-ray or CT scan
A patient with acute cholecystitis suddenly develops jaundice, dark urine, and clay-colored stools. What complication do you suspect?
Obstruction of the common bile duct (choledocholithiasis)
Burning or gnawing pain in this abdominal region is common with gastritis
Epigastric region
The medication is commonly ordered to decrease gastric acid production in a GI bleed
PPI
Name one serious complication of acute pancreatitis
Hemorrhagic shock, septic shock, pulmonary complications, or hypocalcemia
Name a few signs and symptoms of SBO or an ileus
colicky abdominal pain, nausea, distention, and now bowel movement
Name three medications that may be ordered for nonsurgical management of cholecystitis
Name one medication class commonly used to reduce gastric acid
PPIs or H2 receptor blockers
A patient admitted with an upper GI bleed develops a BP of 84/46, HR 128, they are cool and clammy with decreased urine output. What complication do you suspect is occuring?
hypovolemic shock from ongoing blood loss
Chvostek's sign, Trousseau's sign, and stridor suggest which electrolyte abnormality
Hypocalcemia
What is primary purpose of NG tube placement?
Gastric decompression to decrease bowel distention, vomiting, and risk of aspiration while bowel function recovers
The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the patient chooses foods from this type of diet
Low-fat diet
This procedure is frequently used to diagnose peptic ulcer disease
Upper GI endoscopy
A patient admitted for upper GI bleed has a history of cirrhosis. The nurse recognizes what as a major life- threatening source of bleeding for which condition
Esophageal Varices
A patient diagnosed with acute appendicitis reports severe abdominal pain and it stops suddenly. What do you as the nurse suspect or anticipate?
Possible rupture/ Surgical Repair is needed
The nurse assesses increasing abdominal distention, severe pain, fever, tachycardia, and rising lactate levels in patient with small bowel obstruction.
A patient with acute cholecystitis develops fever, jaundice, and right upper quadrant pain. The nurse recognizes this combination as classic syndrome associated with biliary obstruction and infection
Charcot's triad