Black or very dark granular material from the mouth, esophagus, or stomach that has been digested by stomach acids and then vomited
Hematemesis, "Coffee ground" emesis
This type of pain originates from hollow organs and is poorly localized
Visceral Pain
Epigastric pain, LUQ pain, dull, steady, severe ache, radiates to the back, n/v, fever, can lead to internal hemorrhage
Pancreatitis
FAIR
FAT
FEMALE
FERTILE
FORTY TO FIFTY
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Cholecystitis (Gallstones)
What is the dose of Zofran
4 mg
Tan-colored, formed stools that may be softer than typical indicate this _______ and are known as ____________
Liver disease, Acholic stools
This type of pain originates from the peritoneum and is more easily to localize and increases with movement
Parietal pain/rebound pain
Ripe: Pain in the lower right quadrant (McBurney Point)
Rupture: Initial decreased pain, generalized severe abdominal pain, rebound tenderness
Appendicitis
An abnormal connection between the esophagus & the trachea
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
What is the class of Zofran
5HT3 receptor antagonist, antiemetic
Foamy, foul-smelling, mushy, yellow to gray stools, oily and float within water is known as _____ and indicates ___________
Steatorrhea, indicate liver or pancreas disease causing excessive fat in the stool
This type of pain originates from the peripheral nerve tracts and is localized and usually felt deep
Abrupt onset of discomfort in the throat, dysphagia, vomiting of bright red blood, hypotension, signs or shock
Esophagogastric varices
Protrusion of a portion of the stomach through the diaphragm
Hiatal Hernia
What medications are administered for septic shock?
IV fluids and/or norepinephrine (vasopressor) to maintain BP
Black, tarry, sticky, and very odorous stool and blood blended together into one substance, blood cannot be distinguished from stool is known as _______ and indicates _________
Melena, bleeding from the upper GI tract
This type of pain originates from the peripheral nerve tracks and causes the perception of pain in distant locations
Referred Pain
Fever, malaise, body aches, chills, n/v, pain in the lower left quadrant, low fiber intact
Diverticulitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
This medication can be given for patients with an esophageal obstruction
Glucagon, it can cause dilation of the esophagus and will allow the obstruction to pass into the stomach
Stool & blood that are incorporated together into the same substance, yet are easily distinguished from each other is ____________ and indicates bleeding from ______________________
Hematochezia, bleeding from the lower GI tract
This pain occurs when the peritoneum is irritated either from hemorrhage or infection and it suggests serious and possibly life threatening pathology
Rebound Tenderness
Chronic abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, weight loss, diarrhea, arthritis, skin problems, fever, immune system attack on the GI tract
Crohn Disease
Occurs during vomiting, esophagus tears longitudinally and the tear travels the entire wall of the esophagus
Boerhaave Syndrome
List 3 out of 4 medications you can give for abdominal pain
Demerol, Morphine, Toradol, Fentanyl