Anatomy
This disorder is associated with the left lower quadrant of the abdomen.
What is diverticulosis/diverticulitis?
This is a medication commonly used to treat GERD.
What are proton pump inhibitors?
This pack will be placed on a client's abdomen with appendicitis.
What is a cold pack or a cool pack?
These two levels are used to diagnose pancreatitis.
What are amylase and lipase levels?
Vomiting blood
What is hematemesis?
This disorder is associated with right upper quadrant abdominal pain.
gall bladder
This is the oral treatment for a white coating on the tongue and throat.
What is nystatin?
(Thrush)
This is the position a client will most likely be in with appendicitis.
What is on their back or side with knees flexed in an attempt to decrease muscular strain on the abdominal wall?
Treatment for pancreatitis
What is NPO?
IV medications (fluids, pain, nausea)
The excess fat in the feces
What is Steatorrhea?
This disorder is associated with epigastric pain.
What is gerd?
This is the pearly white coating on a client's tongue and throat.
What is candida albicans?
This is halfway between the umbilicus and the crest of the right ileum
What is McBurney's point?
This procedure removes fluid (ascites) and provides fluid for laboratory examination.
What is a paracentesis?
The tarlike, fetid-smelling stool containing undigested blood
What is melena?
This disorder is associated with right lower abdominal pain.
What is appendicitis?
These are ways to prevent acid reflux.
What is (1) eat four to six small meals daily; (2) follow a low-fat, adequate-protein diet; (3) reduce intake of chocolate, tea, and other foods and beverages that contain caffeine; (4) limit or eliminate alcohol intake; (5) eat slowly, and chew food thoroughly; (6) avoid evening snacking, and do not eat for 2 to 3 hours before bedtime; (7) remain upright for 1 to 2 hours after meals when possible, and never eat in bed; (8) avoid any food that directly produces heartburn; and (9) reduce overall body weight if needed?
These are complications of Crohn's.
What is: Malabsorption is the major problem when the small intestine is involved; Pernicious anemia may result from decreased absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine. Fluid and electrolyte disturbances with acid-base imbalances can occur?
The treatment for cholecystitis
What is a cholecystectomy?
The twisting of bowel onto itself. May strangulate.
What is a volvulus?
This disorder is associated with left upper quadrant abdominal pain.
What is pancreatitis?
These are the common causes of stomach ulcers.
What is: the presence of H. pylori bacteria in the stomach, stress, regularly taking NSAIDs, Aspirin, smoking or chewing tobacco, and excessive alcohol intake.
These are the complications of ulcerative colitis.
What are: bleeding from ulcerations of the colon, rupture of the bowel, and severe abdominal bloating. A less common complication is toxic megacolon (toxic dilation of the large bowel).
This level is level is used primarily as an aid in diagnosing hepatic encephalopathy.
What is ammonia level?
The infolding of one segment of the intestine into the lumen of another segment.
What is intussusception?