These prototype drugs coat the wall of the GI tract and helps to absorb toxins and bacteria
What are Bismuth Salicylate (PeptoBismol) and Kaolin-pectin (Kaopectate)
100
What drug is contraindicated in liver patients due to spasm of the sphincter of Oddi?
What is morphine
100
The four risk factors of biliary disease include the 4 F's, which are:
What are female, fat, forty+, fertile
100
Hepatitis B and C are contracted percutaneously or sexually, while Hep. A is contracted via:
What is fecal/oral route
100
A ruptured organ can cause this:
What is peritonitis
200
Two types of popular laxatives include bisacodyl (Dulcolax) that stimulates peristalsis through colon irritation, and this, which is a bulk agent that absorbs water and activates stretch receptors to increase peristalsis
What is psyllium (Metamucil)
200
Normal sodium and potassium levels are:
What is Na = 135-145 mEq/L and K 3.5-5 mEq/L
200
This sign detects pain in the RUQ related to Cholethiasis/Cholecystitis (gallstones/inflammation:
What is Murphy's sign
200
Fluid backing up into the lower and upper GI tract is called this:
What is portal hypertension
300
For treating C. Diff, the first anaerobic agent used is metranidazole (Flagyl), but if that fails to work, this is used.
What is Vacomycin PO
300
The normal GFR rate is about
What is 125 mL/min
300
The number one for gallstone formation is:
What is cholesterol saturation
300
Extremely dilated ones of these can be found in the esophageal and rectal areas of Cirrhosis patients
What are varicies
300
Obesity is caused by 4 possible factors:
What are genetic, biologic, environmental, and psychological
400
IBD requires the use of an anti-inflammatory called:
What is sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
400
Blood urea nitrogen and urine pH both start at this level, while BUN can go up to 20 mg/dL
What is six (6)
400
What type of diet is needed after removal of the gallbladder?
What is low fat
400
Three types of jaundice include:
What are: hepatocellular, obstructive, and hemolytic
400
Two signs help detect appendicitis, one is McBurney Point and the other is:
What is Rovsing's Sign
500
The liver uses lactulose (Cephulac) to reduce serum ammonia levels while the pancreas uses this to help decrease pancreatic enzymes in CHRONIC pancreatitis
What is pancrelipase (Pancreaze)
500
Creatinine is typically at this level:
What is 0.6-1.3 mg/dL
500
The normal amount of post operative T-Tube drain per day is:
What is 750-1000mL
500
Signs and symptoms including asterixis, or flapping tremors are indicative of:
What is hepatic encephalopathy
500
Pain management for ACUTE pancreatitis includes this drug, which helps inhibit secretion of pancreatic hormones lipase and amylase.