Some Upper Disorders
More Upper Disorders
Some Lower Disorders
More Lower Disorders
100
Common cause of PUD and risk for stomach cancer
What is H. pylori
100
The nurse must teach proper food handling to clients to avoid this disorder
What is gastroenteritis
100
Kegel exercises will help in this disorder
What is fecal incontinence
100
Ulcerative colitis and Chron's disease
What is inflammatory bowel disease
200
Anastomosis
What is surgical connection of two parts that were not originally connected
200
Part of the stomach protrudes through an opening of the diaphragm into the chest cavity
What is hiatal hernia
200
Rebound tenderness at McBurney's point is a classic symptom
What is appendicitis
200
Antidepressants help relieve abdominal pain and spasm in this disorder
What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
300
Position for NGT insertion
What is high-fowlers
300
This test can be used to identify H. pylori
What is urea breath test
300
Intenstinal decompression serves this purpose
What is relieve abdominal distension, remove secretions to facilitate bowel rest
300
Three very small incisions are made to remove this an organ without a known purpose
What is laparoscopic appendectomy (lap appy)
400
These dilated veins in the esophagus are high risk for bleeding
What is esophageal varices
400
Avoiding use of alcohol based mouthwash and soft lukewarm or cool food and liquids are important in this disorder
What is stomatitis
400
Gluten must be avoided in this disorder
What is celiac disease
400
A deficiency in this enzyme that helps digest milk sugar causes this disorder
What is lactose intolerance
500
Heartburn that increases after meals and is aggravated by bending over or lying down is the primary symptom
What is GERD
500
Borborygmi are typically present in this disorder
What is gastroenteritis
500
This is an inflammation that is usually caused by a ruptured appendix or perforated gastric ulcer and can lead to septicemia
What is periotonitis
500

Polyps are a precursor for this disease

What is colorectal cancer

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