Meds
Diets
Complications
What is it?
HodgePodge
100
H2 blockers are given to critically ill or injured patients for this reason
What is to help prevent stress ulcers?
100
High protein, limit fluids with meals, lie down after eating
What is dumping syndrome?
100
Pernicious anemia
What is gastrectomy?
100
Bloody diarrhea, urge to defecate, rectal pain
What is ulcerative colitis?
100
A decrease in this lab value is a good indicator of malnutrition
What is albumin?
200
These 3 drugs are included in the triple-drug treatment of H. pylori disease
What are amoxicillin (Amoxil ), clarithromycin (Biaxin), and omeprazole (Prilosec)?
Note: 2 antibiotics and a PPI
200
Type of diet for a patient who complains of nausea and vomiting
What is NPO?
200
Hypoglycemia
What is pancreatic disease?
200
Diarrhea, mouth sores, cobblestone appearance of the GI tract
What is Crohn's?
200
Clay colored stools lack this substance
What is bile (or bilirubin)?
300
Aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen all contribute to this condition.
What are gastric ulcers?
300
Avoid high-fat and processed or greasy foods
What is cholecystitis?
300
An abscess outside the colon wall
What is diverticulitis?
300
This often indicates internal bleeding or pancreatitis.
What is Grey-Turner's sign?
300
Pain at this point often indicates appendicitis.
What is McBurney's point?
400
This is given to patients with cirrhosis to help lower ammonia levels and improve mental status
What is lactulose?
400
Avoid bread, pasta, cereals, beer, and anything with gluten
What is celiac disease?
400
This causes hematemesis and can lead to hypovolemia and airway obstruction in a patient with hepatic disease
What are esophageal varices?
400
Prolonged coagulation times, elevated AST and ALT
What is liver disease?
400
A liter bag of 0.9% NaCl running at 125 mL/hr that is started at 0600 will finish at this time (state in 24-hour clock time)
What is 1400?
500
This med forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury.
What is sucralfate?
500
Avoid peppermint, alcohol, coffee. Avoid eating late at night
What is GERD?
500
Barrett's esophagus
What is GERD?
500
Pain is relieved by eating. People with this condition do not typically lose weight.
What are duodenal ulcers?
500
Total intake for a pt on a clear liquid diet for 12 hours:
20 oz. Ensure Clear
8 oz. Sprite
100 mL chicken broth
IV NS 100 mL/hr
What is 2140 mL?