A&P
_______ destroys old red blood cells, destroys poisons, synthesizes clotting factors, and breaks down many biological molecules
Liver
A patient is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of hepatitis. When preparing to administer intravenous medications, the healthcare provider understands that the patient's diagnosis primarily impacts which phase of pharmacokinetics?
Metabolism
Two most common etiologies of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
H. Pylori and NSAIDS
Which vessels supply approcimately 60% of the liver's oxygen needs, although carries blood that is not 100% oxygenated?
Portal Veins
the mucus membrane covering the abdominal cavity
peritoneum
What does the gallbladder store?
Bile
True or False: A patient with Crohn's Disease can experience inflammation in the large intestine that affects mainly the mucosa (inner layer) of the bowel.
False
What is the pathophysiology problem causing of GERD?
Lower esophageal sphincter insufficiency
Rebound tenderness at McBurney's point is a classic symptom
Appendicitis
avoid these things with GERD
alcohol, coffee, caffeine, smoking, NSAID's
What is the name of the muscular process for moving food down the oesophagus
peristalsis
The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing acute episode of cholecystitis. Where should the nurse anticipate the location of the pain?
Upper right quadrant (radiates to shoulder and scapula on right side)
What is the primary function of the small intestine?
Absorption of nutrients
epithelium is eroded and exposed to gastric acid and pepsin, causing perforation in layers of the stomach or duodenum
PUD (peptic ulcer disease)
Non-pharmacological ways to improve constipation (name 3)
1. Increase fiber (fruit and veg)
2. Increase physical activity
3. Drink more water
4. Avoid constipation causing foods (cheese and milk)
Where does the absorption of water occur?
Large Intestine
The nurse is reviewing the record of a client with Ulcerative Colitis. Which stool characteristic
should the nurse expect to note documented in the client's record?
Bloody diarrhea
hepatitis A is transmitted primarily through:
The health care provider has determined that a client with hepatitis has contracted the infection
from contaminated food. The nurse understands that this client is most likely experiencing
what type of hepatitis?
Hepatitis A
The best diet for people with IBDs is:
low residue/low fiber
________ reside in the liver and help remove bacteria, debris, and old red blood cells.
Kupffer Cells
Proteins are degraded by which enzyme?
Pepsin
Patients with cirrhosis are susceptible to bleeding and easy bruising because there is a decrease in the production of bile in the liver preventing the absorption of which vitamin?
Vitamin K
Pathologic finding of replacement of squamous mucosa with columnar mucosa and goblet cells in the esophagus; complication of GERD
Barrett's Esophagus
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client with cirrhosis and notes that they ammonia level is elevated. Which diet does the nurse anticipate to be prescribed for this client?
Low protein