Gastrointestinal

Hepatitis

100

This type of hepatitis is most commonly spread through contaminated food and water 

what is Hepatitis A

200

This lab test is most elevated in liver inflammation and is used to assess hepatitis severity

what is AST and ALT

300

This form of hepatitis has the highest rate of becoming chronic (75-85%)

what is Hepatitis C

400

Patients with acute hepatitis are taught to avoid this substance to prevent further liver damage

Alcohol

500

This phase of hepatitis includes symptoms like jaundice, dark urine, and fatigue.

Icteric phase

Cirrhosis

100

This is the most common cause of ascites inpatients with cirrhosis

Portal hypertension

200

Early cirrhosis symptoms: patients often report this GI complaint along with nausea and flatulence

anorexia or dyspepsia

300

This dilated veins are a life-threatening complication of cirrhosis and can bleed

esophageal varices

400

This neurologic complication results from ammonia buildup and causes confusion

Hepatic encephalopathy

500

This lab value is prolonged in cirrhosis due to impaired clotting factor production

Prothrombin time (PTT)

Pancreatitis

100

The hallmark symptom of acute pancreatitis is this type of pain

severe epigastric pain radiation to the back

200

These two enzymes are elevated in pancreatitis 

Amylase and lipase

300

This priority nursing intervention is initiated first in acute pancreatitis to rest the pancreas

NPO status

400

Thes two physical signs (bruising) indicate severe pancreatitis

Cullen's signs and Grey-Turner's sign

500

This electrolyte imbalance (low levels) can occur and lead to tetany in pancreatitis

Hypocalcemia

Pancreatic Cancer

100

This painless symptom is often an early sign of pancreatic cancer 

Jaundice

200

This tumor marker is commonly elevated in pancreatic cancer

CA 19-9

300

This surgical procedure removed part of the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct

Whipple procedure

400

This prognosis for pancreatic cancer is poor, with this approximate 5-year survival rate

less than 5%

500

Tumors in this part of the pancreas often remain silent until late stages

The body or tail

Gallbladder

100

This is the most common treatment for symptomatic gallstones

Cholecystectomy

200

Patients with gallbladder disease often report intolerance to this type of food

fatty foods

300

This diagnostic test is first-line for gallstones

Ultrasound

400

This stool characteristic is seen with biliary obstruction

Clay-colored stool

500

This priority nursing intervention is used if the patient has severe vomiting 

NG tube placement