Assessment
The correct process of a GI physical assessment
What is Inspect, Ausculate, Palpate, and Percuss?
Electrolyte imbalance that is MOST concerning when caring for a patient who has had prolonged vomiting.
What is hypokalemia?
Drug classes for constipation which should not be administered to a patient with active GI inflammation
What are stimulants and enemas?
Potential side effect of Aluminum/Magnesium-based antacids
What is diarrhea?
Diagnosis which mimics angina
What is GERD?
Length of time the nurse should auscultate the abdomen to confirm the absence of bowel sounds.
What is 5 minutes?
Lab values which indicate pancreatitis
Amylase and Lipase
Length of time for administration of IV Promethazine (Phenergan)
What is 10 minutes?
Antacid preparation that can cause renal calculi
What is calcium-based?
Frequency in which TPN bags and tubing should be changed
What is q24hours?
Consequence of palpating the abdomen prior to auscultation
What are false bowel sounds?
After an Upper GI series, the nurse should force fluids to prevent what complication
What is contrast medium impaction/constipation?
Adverse effects of Reglan
What are CNS side effects (anxiety-hallucinations) and extrapyramidal side effects (tremor-dyskinesias)?
Best time to administer an antacid
What is: after the patient has consumed a meal?
Urinary assessment finding which can indicate a GI Bleed
What is decreased urinary output?
Bowel sound pattern described as high-pitched and frequent.
What is hyperactive?
Prior to a colonoscopy, the nurse will administer...
What is bowel prep/Go Lightly?
Adverse effect of Ondansetron (Zofran)
What is elevated liver function tests/liver failure?
Describe the mechanism of action for Sucralfate (Carafate)
What is: Carafate coats the lining of the stomach to form a protective layer?
Complications of the Billroth II procedure
What are dumping syndrome and postprandial hypoglycemia?
Abdominal assessment finding characterized by loud prolonged gurgling
What is Borborygmi?
A spike in temperature after an EGD indicates...
What is bowel perforation?
Drug class with the potential complication of C. Diff and hip fractures
What are Proton Pump Inhibitors?
This antidiarrheal medication should only be administered after ruling out bacterial infections
What is Imodium (Loperamide)?
5 Symptoms of Peritonitis
What are: rigid abdomen, fever, tachycardia, tachypnea, and absent bowel sounds?