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A Flashcards

Learn the definitions well (20 cards)

1
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Abnormal dilation of the abdominal aorta, usually in areas of severe atherosclerosis
This condition is usually asymptomatic.

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

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What are some risk factors for AAA?

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-Smoking
-Being male
-Hypertension
-Atherosclerosis
-Past systemic infection
-Age
-Marfan Syndrome (Genetic disorder that can weaken the aorta)
-Genetic predisposition

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Surgical process that removes excess fat and skin and tightens the abdominal muscles to create a smoother abdominal profile

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Abdominoplasty

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4
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Term that means pertaining to the abdomen and perineum

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Abdominoperineal

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5
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Arteries that branch anterior of the abdominal aorta to supply the GI tract, pancreas, gallbladder
Celiac - foregut
Superior mesenteric - midgut
Inferior mesenteric - hindgut

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Abdominal arteries

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Space between the pelvis and diaphragm

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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Surgical procedure that transfers a full-thickness section of one lip of the mouth to the other using an arterial pedicle to ensure graft survival

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Abbe-Estlander flap

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Opening of the inguinal canal in the abdomen where male spermatic passes or female round ligament pass

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Abdominal inguinal canal

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Monoclonal antibody drug inhibiting aggregation of platelets used to prevent thrombosis in procedures like percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

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Abciximab

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Abciximab contraindications? List 3.

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  • Recent active internal bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal or genitourinary bleeding of clinical significance (past 6 weeks)
  • History of cerebrovascular accident within two years, or CVA with significant neurological deficit
  • Bleeding diathesis
  • Administration of oral anticoagulants within a week unless prothrombin time is above or equal to 1.2 times control
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Major surgery or trauma within 6 weeks
  • Intercranial neoplasm, arteriovenous malformation, or aneurysm
  • Severe uncontrolled hypertension
  • Presumed or documented history of vasculitis
  • Use of IV dextran before percutaneous coronary intervention or intent to use it during an intervention
  • Known hypersensitivity (obviously) to this drug or murine proteins (abciximab is a human-murine -mab)
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Procedure for examining the contents of the peritoneum using an electrically illuminated tubular device passing through a trocar into the abdominal cavity

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Abdominoscopy

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Acute/chronic, localized/diffuse pain of the abdominal cavity

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Abdominal pain

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13
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Pertaining to an inability to walk

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Abatic

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14
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What symptom might indicate increased intra-abdominal pressure in a post-operative patient?

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Abdominal distension.

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Which symptom is commonly observed in patients with significant intra-abdominal pressure that affects respiratory function?

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Shortness of breath.

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Application/sensation of force applied to the abdomen/surrounding structures

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Abdominal pressure

17
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What is a common symptom of a ruptured aortic aneurysm?

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Sudden and severe abdominal or back pain.

18
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Fill in the blank: One of the indications of a ruptured aortic aneurysm is __________ in blood pressure.

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a sudden drop

19
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What are two additional GI-related symptoms that may accompany a ruptured aortic aneurysm?

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Nausea and vomiting.

20
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Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose a ruptured aortic aneurysm?