Disorders
Anatomy
Physiology
Scopes
Facts
100
A disorder characterised by either poor GI motility or a physical blockage of the colon.
What is constipation?
100
Located behind the stomach and functions as both an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland.
What is the pancreas?
100

This occurs when  a client’s parietal cells do not produce enough intrinsic factor. 

What is  pernicious anemia?

100

This medication is typically given to help a patient relax during an EGD or colonoscopy. 

What is IV Midazolam?

100

T he most common symptom the nurse expects clients with esophageal cancer to report

What is difficulty swallowing?

200
An autoimmune disorder affecting the colon and the distal small intestine. Can occur in any part of the intestines.
What is Crohn's Disease?
200
Main function is to store and to release bile as needed in the small intestine for fat emulsification.
What is the gall bladder?
200
The rhythmic contractions of the smooth muscle of the GI tract responsible for the transit of partially digested food and chyme.
What is paristalsis?
200

 Assessing for signs and symptoms of bowel perforation, including severe abdominal pain and guarding.

What are  actions by the nurse after a colonoscopy?

200

This is one of the most common antidiarrheals given to help maintain normal activity.

What is Immodium?

300

Disease where Lower esophageal sphincter leading into stomach relaxes inappropriately.

What is GERD?

300
Portion of the GI tract where the pH is less than 2.
What is the stomach?
300

Increased bowel sounds, especially loud, gurgling sounds (borborygmus), result from increased motility of the bowel when a patient has this bowel symptom. 

What is diarrhea?

300

"Drink lots of  red, orange, or purple beverages the day before the test.”

What is not a teaching point prior to a colonoscopy?

300

This medication inhibits prostaglandin production in the mucosal barrier. Use of this drug may have caused the gastritis and continued use will cause it to worsen.

What are NSAIDs?

400

This  is the priority for the nurse to take when caring for clients with oral cancers.

What is  Maintaining the airway?

400
Place where bile salts are CREATED.
What is the liver?
400

A client is at increased risk for For this  gastric condition, when she reports emotional distress about her family situation and whether she will be able to return to work. 



What is the  Exacerbation of irritable bowel syndrome?

400

A diagnostic procedure to view a client’s liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas for identification of the location of an obstruction.

What is an Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

400
These agents are commonly given for infections and usually given for GI disorders to eradicate H. pylori.
What are antibiotics?
500

- Do not consume caffeinated or carbonated beverages

- Avoid peppermint, chocolate, and fried foods.

- Consume four to six small meals each day

- Do not eat for 3 hours before going to bed.

What are actions to prevent harm from GERD? 

500
Controls the opening between the stomach and the duodenal protion of the small intestine
What is the pyloric sphincter?
500
Most enzymes in the intestines come from this organ.
What is the pancreas?
500
The membrane that protects the organs within the abdominal cavity.
What is the peritoneum?
500
These medications are given to inhibit secretion of gastric acid & are used to treat people with GERD, ulcers of the stomach or intestine, or other digestive disorders.
What are PPIs (Proton pump inhibitors)?
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