Peripheral Arterial Disease
This type of pain occurs with activity and is relieved by rest.
intermittent claudication?
Blood pooling in veins due to valve failure causes this condition.
What is chronic venous insufficiency (or varicose veins)?
These finger-like structures in the small intestine are responsible for nutrient absorption.
What are villi?
This disorder occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter fails to close properly.
What is GERD?
Ascites and jaundice are common findings in this liver condition.
What is cirrhosis?
Cool extremities, shiny skin, hair loss, and thickened toenails indicate this circulation problem.
What is peripheral arterial disease?
These skin changes are commonly seen with chronic venous insufficiency.
Stasis ulcers
This condition is commonly associated with the bacteria H-Pylori.
What is a gastric ulcer
Black, tarry stools indicate this complication of peptic ulcer disease.
What is melena?
Lactulose is used in cirrhosis to lower levels of this substance.
What is ammonia?
Patients should rest their legs in this position if they have PAD
Dependent position
Pain in venous disease is typically relieved by doing this.
What is leg elevation?
A gastric pH of ≤4.5 helps confirm placement of this tube.
What is an NG tube?
NSAID use and H. pylori are common causes of this condition.
What is peptic ulcer disease?
Right upper quadrant pain after fatty meals suggests this disorder.
What is cholecystitis?
What best differentiates venous disease from arterial disease (Not vein and artery) what condition
Venous disease has a much higher risk for STASIS ULCERS
A warm, swollen, painful unilateral leg suggests this life-threatening condition.
What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
The liver is responsible for excreting this toxic by- product that is a waste product in the body and excreted via feces.
What is ammonia?
Sudden severe abdominal pain with a rigid abdomen signals this emergency in patients with gastric ulcers?
What is gastric perforation?
This lab value is most specific for pancreatitis.
What is lipase?
Smoking worsens PAD because it causes this vascular effect.
Vasoconstriction
The most serious complication of a DVT is this.
What is a pulmonary embolism?
What medication is useful in treating portal hypertension and can lessen the severity of esophageal varices
This medication class suppresses gastric acid production and treats GERD and PUD.
What are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
Cullen’s sign is associated with internal bleeding seen in this condition.
What is pancreatitis?