Risk Factors
Obesity, pregnancy, and fatty foods are risk factors for this esophageal disorder.
GERD
A sour taste in the mouth and heartburn when lying down are symptoms of this disorder.
GERD
This imaging test uses barium to visualize the esophagus and stomach.
Barium swallow
Omeprazole and pantoprazole are in this medication class.
PPIs
The nurse notes this simple intervention may decrease the risk of aspiration pneumonia.
Dental hygiene
Female, fat, forty, and fertile — these are classic risk factors for this condition
Cholecystitis
Melena and pain relieved by food are signs of this ulcer type.
Duodenal ulcer
ALT and AST are elevated in inflammation of this organ.
Liver
Osmotic laxative that draws water into intestines.
Miralax (polyethylene glycol)
For dumping syndrome, the nurse should place the patient in this position.
Supine
This bacteria is a major risk factor for both gastritis and peptic ulcers.
H. pylori
Rigid abdomen, rebound tenderness, and fever may indicate this life-threatening complication.
Peritonitis
A positive urea breath test indicates infection with this.
H. pylori
Serotonin antagonist used to prevent chemo-related nausea
Ondansetron
Nurses should monitor for tarry stools, hematemesis, and orthostatic changes in patients with this disorder.
Peptic ulcer disease
A patient taking inhalers for COPD may be at risk for which condition.
Thrush
Cullen’s sign and Turner’s sign are physical test findings for this disorder.
Pancreatitis
This protein is decreased in liver disease due to reduced synthesis.
Albumin
This prostaglandin analog is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Misoprostol
The nurse should anticipate the patient will need this procedure to relieve ascites.
Paracentesis
This habit may increase the risk of oral cancer
Smoking/chewing tobacco
Hematemesis in a patient with ascites and jaundice may be caused by this condition
Esophageal varices
Hypocalcemia may be noted in patients with this disorder.
Pancreatitis
Antiemetic that blocks dopamine receptors, increases risk for EPS.
Metoclopramide or prochlorperazine
The nurse notes that this position may relieve pain in patients with pancreatitis.
Fetal position