The Liver
The term for yellowing of the skin.
What is Jaundice?
This disease usually doesn't cause problems until there is inflammation and/or infection.
What is diverticulosis?
This medication helps treat diarrhea by decreasing GI motility.
What is diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)?
A risk factor for this disorder is increased abdominal pressure from tight clothes.
What is GERD?
This is the first line treatment for hepatic encephalopathy.
What is lactulose?
This stage of hepatitis depicts flu-like symptoms such as malaise, n/v/d, and chills/fever.
What is the prodromal stage of hepatitis?
This is the most serious complication of Peptic Ulcer Disease.
What is perforation?
These three recommendations are non-pharmacological treatment options for constipation.
What is an increase in fluid, fiber & fitness (activity)?
The most common treatment for this issue is bowel rest and/or gastric decompression.
What is a small bowel obstruction?
This medication commonly treats nausea & carries a risk for serotonin syndrome.
What is ondansetron (Zofran)?
Signs & symptoms of this disorder is hepatic encephalopathy, edema, & esophageal varices.
What is cirrhosis?
Elevated serum amylase & lipase levels point to this disorder.
What is chronic pancreatitis?
This medication pulls salts & water into the stool.
What is polyethylene glycol (Miralax)?
What is cholecystitis?
This medication class blocks receptors on the parietal cells in the stomach.
What is a Histamine H2 Antagonist?
Fibrotic tissue forming in the liver leads to this issue.
What is portal hypertension?
Pain from this disorder is triggered after a fatty meal.
What is cholelithiasis?
A patient taking this medication should take it with 8oz of water & immediately report chest pain.
What is psyllium (Metamucil)?
A patient with this disorder requires a high fiber diet with regular exercise.
What is diverticulitis?
This medication dampens the immune response of the body, carrying a risk for leukopenia & thrombocytopenia.
What is azathioprine (Imuran)?
Decrease in albumin levels that alter oncotic pressure result in this complication.
What is ascites?
A patient with this disorder needs a diet with low fiber & room temperature foods.
What is Crohn's Disease?
A patient with this disorder has stool with mucus and blood.
What is ulcerative colitis?
Signs & symptoms of this issue is chronic diarrhea, N/V, steatorrhea, & abdominal pain.
What is malabsorption syndrome?
This medication must be given on an empty stomach 1 hour before all meals.
What is sucralfate (Carafate)?