Randoms
Upper Gi Testing
GERD
Galbladder
Proton Pump Inhibitors
100
What are pancreatic cancer risks?
smoking ciggs, obesity, Diabetes, chronic pancreatitis
and unfortunately eating bacon...
100
endoscopy
used to diagnose, take a biopsy of tissue and treat upper GI
100
What is Barretts esophagus?
cancer of the esophagus that results from GERD
100
Just a fun story for you...
Dr. Armstrong in her review described the gallbladder as stupid. It doesnt know how to fix itself or fix problems. It just tries to do its thing.
Now the kidneys, she said those are smart organs.
100
What do PPI's treat?
stress ulcer, gastric/duodenal ulcers and GERD
200
What are esophageal varices?
distended fragile veins located at the lower esophagus that expand because of portal hypertension caused by liver disease
200
colonscopy
looks at entire large intestine... more invasive than endoscopy
200
What foods should you avoid if you have GERD?
avoid eating fried foods, fatty foods, cirtus, dairy, chocolate and peppermint
200
What is cholecystitis?
inflammation of the gallbladder
normally caused from gallstones the block the ducts leading out of the gallbladder which causes a back up of bile
200
What is a common PPI to prescribe?
Omeprazole
300
What other symptoms can occur if someone is having esophageal varices?
hypotension, tachycardia, pallor and dizziness
300
sigmoidoscopy
looks at the lower part of the colon... less invasive than colonoscopy
300
What are risk factors for GERD?
smoking
high levels of alcohol use
high caffeine intake
stress ( we're screwed)
obesity
300
What are risk factors for cholecystitis?
high fat diet, obesity, being over 40 years old
300
What does Omeprazole do?
supresses production of gastric acids
400
What is hematemesis?
Bloody vomit
400
Upper Barium x rays
patient swallows barium that lights up the esophagus , stomach and duodenum
400
What kind of lifestyle changes can one make to reduce symptoms of GERD?
lose weight
reduce stress (maybe in december 2023)
avoid caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes
400
What treatment is used to break up stones or to remove the gallbladder?
lithotripsy
400
DO PPI stop the acid production all together?
No, it just lets it not pump as much
500
What is melena?
dark sticky feces containing partially digested blood
500
What is the street name for GERD (i dont think street name is the right term but im going with it)
heartburn or acid reflux
500
What imaging tests are used to test for GERD?
endoscopy and manometry
500
What does the cholestasis diet consist of?
soy products, egg yolks, meat and dairy
500
Joke time
How many nurses does it take to screw in a light bulb?
None, they just have a nursing student do it.