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patches of keratosis
smoking |
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| Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis. Diverticulitis results if one of these diverticula becomes inflamed. |
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| involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) on the outside of the colon. |
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thrush
fungal CANDIDA infection |
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| inflammation of the mucus lining of the mouth. |
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| painful Anal lesions involving a shallow local blood vessel |
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| E.COLI serotype 0157 H7 = what we need to KNOW |
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| 1)very VIRILANT 2)NOT a normal FLORA 3) transmitted by UNDERCOOKED MEAT 4)S/S abd cramping,bloody diarrhea,diffuse abd tenderness |
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- exam of hepatobiliary system with flexible endoscope into esophagus
- multiple positions required
- if meds given, monitor for signs of respiratory and CNS depression, hypotension, oversedation, vomiting |
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- V/S
- gag reflex
- monitor for signs of perforation |
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- NPO several hours prior
- sedation |
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| FAILURE of the cardiac sphincter to relax, restricting passage of food to the stomach |
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1)bacterial plaque on teeth as a ineffective oral hygiene
2)vitamin deficiencies
3)DM
4)anemia
5)leukemia |
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| 1) bleeding gums, 2) erythematous gums 3) edematous and tender gums |
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| Parenteral nutrition: nursing considerations (6) |
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- start slowly
- check glucose q6hr
- strict steril when changing botles, tubing, filters, dressings
- constant rate
- monitor skin integrity
- client teaching re line management |
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| motility disorder of the lower portion of the oseophagus in which food cannot pass into the stoma. |
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| anoscopy, proctoscopy & sigmoidoscopy: postprocedure |
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| monitor for rectal bleeding and signs of perforation and peritonitis |
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| anoscopy, proctoscopy & sigmoidoscopy: preprocedure |
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| anoscopy: description (3) |
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- requires rigid scope to examine anal canal
- client in knee-chest position with back inclined 45 degrees
- biopsies and polypectomies possible |
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| ball of food that has mixed with saliva |
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| caries nursing intervention |
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| if old people are not eating check mouth or check denture |
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| chief coenzyme of gastric juice |
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| commonly administered antiemetics(13) |
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Diphenidol
Dolasetron(Anzemet)
Dronabinol(Marinol)
Granisetron(Kytril)
Hydroxyzine pamoate(Vistaril)
Meclizine hyrochloride(Antivert)
Metoclopramide(Reglan)
ondansentron(Zofran)
prochlorperazine(compazine)
Promethazine hydrochloride(phenergan)
Scopolamine transdermal(transderm-scop)
Thiethylperazine meleate(Torecan)
trimethobenzamide hydrochloride(tigan) |
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| diagnostic tests for alcholasia |
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| duodenal ulcer: causes (5) |
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- alcohol
- smoking
- stress
- caffeine
- NSAIDS, aspirin, Corticosteroids |
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| duodenal ulcer: definition |
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| breakdown of mucosa in duodenum |
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| duodenal ulcer: nursing interventions (6) |
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- monitor V/S
- monitor for signs of bleeding
- abdominal assessments
- bland diet
- small frequent meals
- stop smoking |
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- burning pain in epigastric area 2-4 hrs after eating and at night
- pain is often relieved by eating
- weight gain
- melena |
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| duodenal ulcers: complications (4) |
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- bleeding
- perforation
- gastric outlet obstruciton
- intractable disease |
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| duodenal ulcers: description |
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| break in the mucosa of the duodenum |
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| duodenal ulcers: interventions (10) |
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- V/S
- bland diet
- small frequent meals
- rest
- no smoking
- no alcohol
- no caffeine
- no aspirin, corticosteroids, NSAIDs
- antacids
- H2-receptor antagonists |
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| duodenal ulcers: risk factors (8) |
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- alcohol
- smoking
- stress
- caffeine
- aspirin
- corticosteroids
- NSAIDs
- H. pylori |
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| duodenal ulcers: s/sx (3) |
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- burning pain in midepigastric area 1.5-3 hrs after meal
- food relieves pain
- melena (more often than hematemesis) |
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| effects of Aging on the Digestive System (5) |
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- The mouth becomes drier
- Taste decreases, especially sweet and sour tastes.
- Cardiac sphincter relaxes - leads to reflux and heartburn
- Food stays in stomach longer - indigestion
- Peristalsis decreases - constipation |
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| gastric ulcers: client education (7) |
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- no alcohol
- no caffeine
- no chocolate
- no smoking
- no aspirin or NSAIDs
- reduce stress
- rest |
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| gastric ulcers: complications (3) |
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- hemorrhage
- perforation
- pyloric obstruction |
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| gastric ulcers: description |
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| ulceration of mucosal lining that extends to submucosal layer of stomach |
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| gastric ulcers: interventions (8) |
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- V/S
- bland diet
- small, frequent meals
- H2 receptor antagonists
- antacids
- anticholinergics
- mucosal barrier protectants 1 hr before meal
- prostaglandins |
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| gastric ulcers: interventions during active bleeding (10) |
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- V/S
- NPO
- IV fluid replacement
- monitor I & O
- monitor hgb/hct
- blood transfusions
- ng tube
- lavage (saline or tap water)
- Pitressin
- assess for signs of other problems (see other card) |
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| gastric ulcers: interventions during active bleeding; assess for signs of .. |
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- dehydration
- hypovolemic shock
- sepsis
- respiratory insufficiency |
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| gastric ulcers: postop interventions (10) |
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- V/S
- Fowler's
- fluids and electrolytes
- I&O
- bowel sounds
- monitor ng suction
- do not irrigate or remove tube
- NPO 1-3 days (wait for peristalsis)
- progressive diet
- monitor for postop complications |
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| gastric ulcers: risk factors (8) |
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- stress
- smoking
- corticosteroids
- NSAIDs
- alcohol
- gastritis
- family history
- H. pylori |
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- gnawing, sharp pain in or left of midepigastric region
- food accentuates pain
- hematemesis (more than melena) |
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| gastric ulcers: surgical interventions (5) |
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- gastrectomy
- vagotomy
- gastric resection
- Billroth (I and II)
- pyloroplasty |
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| inflammation of gastric mucosa |
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| gastritis: nursing interventions |
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- hold fluids and food until symptoms subside. Then feed progressively
- ice chips
- clear liquids
- solid food |
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- abdominal discomfort
- headache
- anorexia
- hiccups |
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease: description (2) |
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- backflow of contents into esophagus
- caused by incompetent lower esophageal sphincter, pyloric stenosis, or a motility disorder |
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease: interventions (7) |
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- avoid factors that decrease lower esophageal sphincter pressure
- low-fat, high-fiber diet
- no caffeine, tobacco, carbonated drinks
- loose clothes
- elevate head of bed on blocks
- no anticholinergics
- laparoscopic fundoplication |
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease: s/sx (5) |
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- pyrosis
- dyspepsia
- regurgitation
- pain and difficulty swallowing
- hypersalivation |
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Def: the inflammation of the gums;
N/I: limit acidic food |
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| hiatal hernia has to do with the |
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| hiatal hernia: complications (7) |
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- ulceration
- hemorrhage
- regurgitation and aspiration
- strangulation
- necrosis
- peritonitis
- mediastinitis |
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| hiatal hernia: description (2) |
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- part of stomach herniates through the diaphragm into the thorax
- result of weakening of muscles of diaphragm |
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| hiatal hernia: interventions (5) |
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- med/surg like GE reflux
- small frequent meals
- limit fluids with meals
- do not recline for 1 hr after eating
- no anticholinergics |
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| hiatal hernia: risk factors (5) |
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- pregnancy
- ascites
- obesity
- tumors
- heavy lifting |
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- heartburn
- vomiting
- dysphagia
- feeling full |
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| in infants, projectile vomiting (vomiting with great force) can be a sign |
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| pyloric stenosis (a narrowing of the pyloric sphincter) |
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| inflammatory disease of the intestines, tends to exacerbate, affects any part of the GI tract. |
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| nursing consideratons for acholasia! |
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1 Teach the clients to eat slowly and in a peaceful setting.
2 Chew your food slowly to help move the food down into the stomach and drink plenty of fluids to help in movement of food. |
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| signs and symptoms of achalasia. (6) |
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- dysphagia.
- regurgitation
- weight loss
- coughing when lying down
- pain like heartburn.
- aspiration |
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| surgical intervention for acolasia |
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| surgical treatment includes: |
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Definition
| Dialation of the cardiac splinchter |
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| treatment of appendicities |
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| ulcerative colitis: description (5) |
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- ulcerative and inflammatory disease of the bowel resulting in poor absorption of nutrients.
- commonly begins in rectum, spreading upward
- edematous colon
- bleeding lesions- scar tissue, causing loss of elasticity
- remission and exacerbation periods |
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| ulcerative colitis: interventions (10) |
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Definition
- NPO if acute
- restrict activity
- bowel sounds
- monitorfor abdominal tenderness/cramping
- monitor stools (color, consistency, blood)
- monitor for bowel perforation, peritonitis and hemorrhage
- low-residue, high-protein diet
- avoid gas-forming foods
- avoid whole grains, nuts, alcohol, etc.
- no smoking |
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| ulcerative colitis: s/sx (8) |
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- anorexia
- weight loss
- malaise
- abdominal tenderness/cramping
- severe diarrhea (may contain blood/mucus
- dehydration/electrolyte imbalances
- anemia
- vitamin K deficiency |
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| ulcerative colitis: surgical intervention |
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