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Diagnostics
& Drugs
N/V
& GERD
Diverticuli
Gastritis
& PUD
GI Bleeding
100
Test which outlines anatomical abnormalities after patient swallows radio opaque solution.
What is Barium Swallow
100
This is the first choice for PO fluid when recovering from N/V.
What is water
100
True or False: Esophageal diverticula are outpouchings through one layer of the esophagus.
What is False - may go through more that one layer
100
Most common organism that causes gastritis.
What is H Pylori
100
This type of bleeding is not visable.
What is Occult
200
Test is which pt breathes into a balloon, then swallows lemon flavored liquid, and tests again in 15 minutes.
What is H Pylori urea breath test
200
Three non drug therapies for N/V.
What are Accupuncture Ginger/peppermint oil Relaxation exercises Mouth care Environment
200
Age at which diverticula are most common.
What is >60 years
200
The diagnosis of acute gastritis is often based on a hx of this behavior.
What is Drug & alcohol abuse
200
These stools are black and tarry from digestion of blood.
What is melena
300
Test used to directly visualize the esophagus &gastric mucosa
What is EGD esphagogastroduodenoscopy
300
Two major s/s of GERD:
What are Heartburn Dyspepsia hypersalivation
300
This type of diverticula causes a pharyngeal pouch.
What is Zenkers
300
Two medications that commonly cause PUD
What are Aspirin & NSAIDS.
300
A tense/rigid abdomen might indicate this problem.
What is abdominal bleeding
400
This two types of medications block the release of HCl.
What is PPI & H2 receptor blockers
400
Name four teaching points for care of GERD:
What is Lose weight *Stop smoking *Avoid milk *Small/freq meals *Sleep with HOB ↑ *No tight clothes around waist
400
Three S/S of a Diverticula in the upper esophagus
What are Dysphagia Regurgitation Chronic cough Aspiration Wt loss Foul odor/taste
400
In this type of PUD, the ulcer erodes through the muscle wall.
What is Chronic PUD
400
Tear in mucosa near the esophagogastric junction.
What is Mallory Weiss tear
500
This antiemetic drug is useful in motion sickness, decreases gut and PO secretions, and causes dry mouth.
What is promethazine (Phenergan) OR Transderm Scop (scopolamine
500
Medication used to ↑ LES pressure with GERD.
What is Urecholine (bethanechol)
500
Point at which treatment for diverticuli is needed.
What is when nutrition is disrupted.
500
This disease commonly occurs after a major physiologic insult such as trauma.
What is Stress Related Mucosal Disease
500
Three causes of bleeding in stomach & duodenum.
What are Gastritis, CA PUD, Polyps Stress related Mucosal Disease