Organs
digestion begins here
What is the mouth?
the nurse recommends that all patients have blood serum vitamin B12 levels measured every 1-2 years after this procedure
What is a partial gastrectomy?
common treatments for these (2) similar conditions includes medication, diet intervention, and stress reduction
What are ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease?
burning and pressure behind the sternum often described as heartburn
What is GERD? (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
the coordinated, rhythmic, sequential contraction of smooth muscle that pushes food through the digestive tract
What is peristalsis?
a series of xrays of the lower esophagus, stomach and duodenum using barium sulfate as the contrast medium
What is an upper gastrointestinal (UGI) study?
located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen and is the largest glandular organ in the body
What is the liver?
avoid these things with GERD
What are alcohol, coffee, caffeine, smoking, NSAID's?
tachycardia, dizziness, weakness, hypotension, abdominal pain and distention within 30 minutes of eating with rapid gastric emptying of undigested food from the stomach to the small intestine
What is Dumping Syndrome?
medical term for difficult swallowing
What is dysphagia?
a procedure which visualizes the esophagus, stomach, an duodenum
What is an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen and is the size of a football when full
What is the stomach?
causes light colored stools (feces) until completely expelled after an examination
What is barium sulfate? (which is used as a contrast medium during examinations)
this condition is characteristic of diarrhea containing pus and blood
What is ulcerative colitis?
tarlike, foul-smelling stool containing undigested blood
What is melena?
because esophageal movement does not show up well on x-ray, this test allows a clearer view of the esophagus
What is a barium swallow test?
this tube extends from the mouth to the stomach
What is the esophagus?
using proper infection control precautions and handwashing with soap and water because antiseptic hand rub does not destroy this particular infection
What are nursing interventions for C.Difficile?
the most lethal complication of peptic ulcer
What is perforation?
the excretion of abnormal quantities of fat with the feces due to reduced absorption of fat by the intestine
What is steatorrhea
3 consecutive stool tests may be ordered to test for this
What is occult blood?
up to 90% of digestion takes place here
What is the small intestine?
avoid high fiber foods, encourage fluids, keep skin clean and dry
What is patient education for ileostomy care?
anticholinergics, antidiarrheal meds, antianxiety meds, antidepressants
What are IBS medications?
pouch-like herniations in the smooth muscle of the colon
What is diverticulosis?
this is an examination of the entire colon
What is a colonoscopy?
bacteria in this organ change waste products from digestion into fecal material
What is the large intestine?
This is signed if a patient is given a preprocedure IV sedative such as midazolam
product that will be used in place of barium for the patient who is anticipating surgery for a suspected GI perforation
What is Gastrografin?
"board-like" abdomen, increasing fever with chills, pallor, restlessness and tachypnea
What are signs of bowel perforation and peritonitis?
the lack of intestinal peristalsis and bowel sounds
What is paralytic ileus?
this infection can be diagnosed with a noninvasive breath test
What is H. pylori?
cells in this organ produce bile, which is necessary for the emulsification of fats; this organ also received approximately 1500 ml of blood every minute
What is the liver?
wait 2 hours after giving this medication before giving other meds, as it may affect the absorption of other medications
What is an antacid?
esophageal ulceration and hemorrhage from severe erosion, chronic nighttime reflux, and adenocarcinoma can result from not maintaining control of this disease
What is GERD?
70 yo male presents to the ED with c/o abdominal pain that wakes him at night. He usually takes Tums for his pain, and this has helped until tonight. Home meds: asa 325mg qday, cortisone 20mg bid, theophylline 250mg bid. Hx of asthma, eczema, obesity. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is duodenal ulcer?
inflammation of pouch-like herniations in the colon
What is diverticulitis?
this medication used to neutralize gastric acid should not be given within 2 hours of any other medications
What are antacids?