GI Basics
This is the primary function of the GI system that breaks food down so nutrients can be absorbed
What is digestion?
This term means inflammation of the liver.
What is hepatitis?
This organ stores bile.
What is the gallbladder?
This condition occurs when stomach contents reflux back into the esophagus.
What is GERD?
The provider orders 500 mg of medication. Available: 250 mg tablets.
what is 2 tablets
This organ stores food and begins protein digestion using pepsin and HCl.
What is the stomach?
This type of hepatitis is spread primarily through the fecal-oral route and has a vaccine.
What is Hepatitis A?
This is the first part of the small intestine.
What is the duodenum?
This symptom is described as a burning sensation in the chest and is common with GERD.
What is heartburn?
The provider orders 300 mg. Available: 150 mg/5 mL.
what is 10 ml
This is the main site of nutrient absorption.
What is the small intestine?
This hepatitis virus requires Hepatitis B to replicate.
What is Hepatitis D?
This part of the small intestine absorbs most nutrients.
What is the jejunum?
This lifestyle intervention is recommended for GERD and involves waiting 2–3 hours after eating before lying down.
What is avoiding lying down after meals?
The provider orders 75 mg. Available: 25 mg tablets.
what is 3 tablets
These tiny structures increase the surface area of the small intestine for absorption.
What are villi and microvilli?
This is a common physical finding in hepatitis caused by increased bilirubin.
What is jaundice?
This part absorbs vitamin B12 and bile salts.
What is the ileum?
This GERD complication causes precancerous changes to the esophageal lining.
What is Barrett’s esophagus?
The provider orders 400 mg. Available: 200 mg/10 mL.
what is 20 ml
This organ produces bile, detoxifies blood, and stores glycogen and vitamins.
What is the liver?
This liver condition involves irreversible fibrosis and nodular regeneration caused by chronic liver injury.
What is cirrhosis?
This organ makes insulin and digestive enzymes.
What is the pancreas?
This procedure is considered the gold standard for confirming acid reflux over a 24-hour period
What is 24-hour pH monitoring?
A patient is prescribed 1,000 mL of IV fluid to infuse over 8 hours. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL.
what is 31 gtt/min