When a patient with an inguinal hernia has abdominal distention and complains of inguinal pain, this is suspected
What is an incarcerated hernia
100
The nurse performs blood glucose checks on patients who are taking this class of medications known for increasing blood glucose levels
What are steroids, corticosteroids or glucocorticoids
100
This life-threatening complication of GERD occurs from the cellular changes which result from constant irritation of the mucosa
What is esophageal cancer
100
This procedure of direct visualization is useful in detecting conditions of the upper GI tract
What is an EGD or Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
200
In an effort to avoid diverticulitis, patients with diverticulosis are encouraged this type of diet
What is a high fiber diet
200
You suspect this disease, in a patient who admits to taking Tums or Rolaids 4-5 times daily.
What is GERD or Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease
200
It is important to teach patients to use these common OTC medications cautiously, as they present a risk for ulcers when taken in excess
What are NSAIDS
200
This potential complication of peptic ulcer disease could cause a 20mm Hg drop in B/P, within 3 minutes of sitting from a lying position.
What is orthostatic hypotension
200
An abdominal perineal resection results in this permanent lifestyle change
What is a colostomy or alternative bowel excretion
300
The primary structure responsible for absorbing metabolized nutrients into the bloodstream
What are the villi of the small intestine
300
When a patient comes to the clinic complaining of a GI problem, the nurse uses this mnemonic to gather data about the patient's chief complaint
What is "PQRST"
300
Cimetidine, famotidine and ranitidine; drugs the nurse administers to decrease acid volume and increase the patient's stomach pH
What are H2 Blockers/H2 Receptor Antagonists
300
Impaired skin integrity is a complication more likely to occur around the stoma of patients who have had this type of bowel diversion surgery
What is an ileostomy
300
Malabsorption of Vit B-12 is common after this surgery
What is a gastrectomy
400
Eating small meals of a high-protein, fat diet is recommended after the gastrojejunostomy (Billroth II) procedure to reduce the risk of this complication
What is the dumping syndrome?
400
The nurse suspects this condition in a patient who reports lack of energy, unintended weight loss, more than 10 diarrhea episodes daily (sometimes with blood) and abdominal cramps
What is ulcerative colitis
400
It is important to implement NPO status for a patient with acute ulcerative colitis, in order to accomplish this
What is bowel rest
400
It is important to treat an H.Pylori infection to avoid these complications
What are peptic ulcers or gastric cancer
400
This commonly occurs after abdominal surgery, preventing the patient from being able to eat; it is usually temporary though
What is a paralytic ileus
500
This type of diet, ordered for a patient with ulcerative colitis does not include fruits or vegetables
What is a low-residue diet
500
Upon auscultation of a patient's abdomen in the early stages of a bowel obstruction, the nurse may hear this
What are high-pitched bowel sounds
500
Due to the high dextrose content in TPN, it is imperative that the nurse monitors this
What is the patient's blood glucose level
500
This complication occurs as a result of a severe infection that causes increased temperature, tachycardia, and severe hypotension
What is septic shock
500
This procedure allows the gastroenterologist to view the entire intestinal tract for any abnormalities