GI Miscellaneous
What can cause a false positive stool occult blood test?
Taking oral laxatives in preparation for the test
Why do we use insulin in a patient who is receiving parenteral nutrition?
High in carbohydrates and can cause hyperglycemia
What does H. Pylori cause?
Peptic ulcer
Your patient has an ascending ostomy. How long will they have to wear a colostomy?
Life
What is hepatic encephalopathy?
Brain disorder from liver issues
A non-vented NG tube is set at what setting?
Low intermittent
Why do we report dysphagia after a fundoplication?
To tight
Why is sucralfate given to a trauma victim?
Coats the stomach, prevents stress ulcers
Why does an ostomy pouch need to be emptied regularly?
To prevent rupture
What do you report on a patient post liver transplant?
No bile in T tube
You are palpating your patient's abdomen, how deep do you press?
1 inch
What is gastric plication?
Folding the stomach inward
What are the signs/symptoms of hypovolemic shock?
Tachycardia, tachypnea and low b/p
A patient with celiac disease cannot have what foods?
Barley, Wheat
What causes gall bladder disease?
Gallstones and inflammation
The common bile duct and pancreatic duct enter where in the intestinal system?
Duodenum
What is a side effect of lansoprazole, taken for peptic ulcer disease?
Tarry stools
Why do you tell a patient who suffered an MI not to strain for a bowel movement?
Cause damage to the heart
Your patient has diarrhea, loss of appetite, weakness and lethargy. What other system do you want to assess?
Cardiovascular
What is the safe daily amount of Tylenol?
3000 mg
What is the cause of C-diff?
Antibiotics
What would you administer for a patient who is vomiting?
Zofran
You suspect your patient has appendicitis. Where would the pain be located?
RLQ
Who does teaching for ostomy placement and care?
Wound ostomy nurse
What is the antidote for Tylenol?
N-acetylcysteine