Assessment
The sound heard upon percussion of the stomach.
What is tympany.
Used to explore source of bleeding in the upper GI system.
What is an EGD.
Painful ulcerations of the lining of the mouth.
What is stomatitis
Disease described as the reflux of GI contents into the esophagus.
What is GERD
Medications that reduce gastric acid secretion ending in -prazole
What are proton pump inhibitors
A blue discoloration around the umbilicus.
What is Cullen's sign.
Endoscopic exam in which a polypectomy may be performed.
What is a colonoscopy.
Antifungal given to treat candidiasis.
What is mycostatin or nystatin
Protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus.
What is a hiatal hernia
Class of medications that reduce the acidity of gastric contents.
What are antacids.
Condition causing dullness on percussion to the RUQ.
What is hepatomegaly.
Priority nursing intervention after a client has an EGD
What is check the gag reflex.
Major risk factors are tobacco and alcohol
What is squamous cell carcinoma
What is Barrett's esophagus.
Treatment of this disorder consists of two antibiotics and one PPI.
What is H. Pylori
This assessment technique follows inspection when assessing the GI system.
What is auscultation.
Test that looks for presence of blood in the stool
What is the fecal occult blood test.
Oral cancer associated with excess exposure to the sun.
What is basal cell carcinoma.
Procedure to treat hiatal hernia by wrapping part of the stomach around the lower part of the esophagus.
What is fundoplication.
Mucosal barrier fortifier that should not be given with antacids
What is carafate (sucralfate).
Functions of this organ include movement, absorption of water/fluids, and elimination.
What is the large intestine.
Contrast medium used in the upper GI series.
What is barium.
Red, velvety lesion with a high degree of malignancy.
What is erythroplakia.
Non-pharmacological management of GERD.
What are lifestyle changes.
GI medication give to prevent NSAID induced ulcers
What is cytotec.