GI
Complication of GERD may include development of this other GI disorder.
What is peptic ulcer disease?
The primary route of transmission is through blood and rarely includes bodily fluids.
What is hepatitis C?
General mechanism of action for this class of medications is to inhibit gastric acid secretion.
What are PPIs (proton pump inhibitor)?
Types of assessments done every shift for a Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube (PEG).
What are skin assessment, PEG tube patency (flushing), position?
A big concern with polypharmacy in older adults.
What is adverse drug interactions?
A rigid abdomen on assessment identifies this complication of diverticulitis.
What is bowel perforation?
Blood clotting in the liver is it's main purpose.
What is vitamin K?
The purpose of this medication in treating liver disease is to decrease ammonia levels.
What is lactulose?
General treatment for cholecystitis.
What are pain management, antibiotics, NPO, patient education, fever reduction?
Decreased vision, muscle tone, appetite or hearing in an older adult.
What are typical physiologic changes?
Aggravating factors for most GI disorders.
What are alcohol, spicy foods, caffeine, carbonated beverages, lying down after meals.
Clinical manifestations of chronic liver disease.
What are jaundice, ascites, itchy skin, easy bruising, confusion?
The purpose of Histamine receptor antagonist blockers (H2 blockers) is this.
The typical location of a PICC line.
What is the SVC (superior vena cava)?
Examples of high fiber foods appropriate for patients with diverticulosis.
What are oatmeal, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, or nuts?
Order of abdominal assessment steps when a patient complains of abdominal pain.
What is obtain history of pain, inspect, auscultate, percuss and palpate?
Limitation of fluids or sodium is important for this liver disorder.
What is cirrhosis?
The order asks for aluminum hydroxide (Maalox) 45mg by mouth. The dose available is 30mg/5mL. How many mL should be administered?
What is 7.5mL?
Procedure that drains abdominal fluid for cirrhosis or advanced liver disease.
What is a paracentesis?
Dehydration may be caused by diarrhea and cause these medical problems.
What are electrolyte imbalance, poor skin turgor, ECG changes, or fluid imbalance?
First line non medical treatment of uncomplicated constipation.
What is increasing fluids or activity?
Pancreatitis pain location.
What is mid right abdomen, possible radiation to the back?
This class of medication may contribute to development of peptic ulcer disease.
What are NSAIDs?
Purpose of a nasogastric (NG) tube for small bowel obstruction.
What is decompression of the abdomen?
What is pancreatitis?