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| What elements are secreted by the colon? |
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1. bicarbonate (in exchange for chloride)
2. 4-9 meq of potassium |
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| substances absorbed in the ileum |
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| water, fats, some vitamins, iron, bile salts |
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| which conditions impose a restriction on using the Valsava maneuver? |
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1. cardiovasc disease
2. glaucoma
3. increased intracranial pressure
4. new surgical wound |
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| Effect of gas-producing food on peristalsis |
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| disease where a person is intolerant to gluten and some cereal grains |
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| effect of emotional stress over peristalsis |
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| effect of depression over peristalsis |
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| stopped peristalsis due to surgery and manipulation of the bowel; lasts 24-48 h |
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| what kind of medications are cathartics? |
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| purpose of intrinsic factor |
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| absorption of vitamin B12 |
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| what is considered infrequent bowel movements? |
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| less then every three days |
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| continuous oozing of diarrhea stool might indicate... |
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| two big risks of diarrhea |
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1. electrolyte imbalance and dehydration
2. skin breakdown |
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| What is the Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (Elisa) test used for? |
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| consistency of stool in ileostomy and ostomy of the ascending colon |
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| temporary ostomy performed in emergencies; has supporting device and a proximal and distal end |
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| ostomy with Harmann's pouch |
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| type of ostomy after surgical treatment of colorectal cancer |
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| ostomy (temporary) with two openings; one for fecal drainage, other for the inactive intestine |
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| procedure used for patients with ulcerative colitis or familial polyps; anastomosys between ileum and anus |
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| ileoanal pouch anastomosis |
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| procedure used sometimes for ulcerative colitis; continent stoma where the intestine is made into a reservoir; nipple valve; drained through catheter |
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| procedure to promote bowel elimination in patients with neuropathic or structural abnormalities of the anal sphincter; enema through foley catheter; Daily enemas of 250-800 ml produce a continence valve mechanism and colonic evacuation |
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| macedo-malone antegrade continence enemas |
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| what could observable peristalsis indicate? |
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| if you hear less then 5 bowel sounds per minute that could indicate |
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| high-pitched and hyperactive bowel sounds may indicate... |
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1. small intestine obstruction
2. infammatory disorders |
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| amount of stool required for a sample |
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| how many guiac tests are necessary in order to detect GI bleeding |
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| three tests; patient doesnt consume food or medications that could give a false positive |
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