I need my Maalox - GERD
In GERD, the squamous epithelium of the lower esophagus are replaced by...?
Columnar cells
Cannot synthesize Vitamins A,D,K,E and leads to poor ___?
Blood coagulation
What is the medical term for gallbladder disease?
Cholescytitis
How is pain relieved and when is it worse?
Defecation and after meals
Area midway between umbilicus and right ASIS, used to test for appendicitis?
McBurney’s Point
What is the anatomy of the body affected by GERD?
Lower esophageal sphincter
High levels of ___ causes confusion and must be treated immediately?
Ammonia
The surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder?
Cholecystectomy
What is affected by Crohn's disease?
Bowel wall
What is the production of intensification of pain when pressure is release?
Rebound pain
What physical position of the body makes GERD worse?
Lying down
Yellow-tone to the skin is a symptom of ___?
Jaundice
• What is the Cullen Sign?
Patient takes quick breath as Dr. palpates RUQ, pain radiates right shoulder/scapula
What does Crohn's disease look like?
Deep ulcers leading to perforation and abcess, fistulas inflammation
What is it called when palpation of the LLQ increases the pain felt in the RLQ?
Rovsing’s Sign
What is a precancerous condition that results from repeated esophageal exposure to stomach acid?
Barrett's esophagus
This major vein leads to the liver causing elevated pressure in your portal venous system?
Portal hypertension
What is acalculous gallbladder disease?
Inflammation of the gallbladder that presents without gallstones.
What might patient who has Crohn's disease present with?
Malabsorption, diarrhea, streatorrhea, weight loss, malnutrition fever, leukocytosis, fistulas
What might a patient with appendicitis present with?
Epigastric/periumbilical pain RLQ, low grade fever, constipation, loss of appetite
To test for GERD, what would the physician make you swallow?
A solution of barium
What are common causes of liver failure?
HCV
Alcoholic liver disease
NAFLD
What is the most common cause of cholecystitis?
Gallstones
What are patients with Crohn's disease at risk for?
Toxic megacolon
What is revealed on a CBC when testing for appendicitis ?
Elevated neutrophils