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Abdominal Conditions Flashcards

1
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where is the stomach located?

A

left upper quadrant/ epigastric

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2
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what is the function of the stomach?

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mechanical and chemical breakdown of food

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3
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where is the liver located?

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upper right quadrant/ epigastric

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what are the 3 functions of the liver?

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production of bile
regulates chemical levels in blood
aids waste elimination

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5
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where is the pancreas located?

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epigastric

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6
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what is the function of the pancreas?

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making enzymes and hormones

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7
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where is the gallbladder?

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upper right quadrant, next to liver

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8
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what is the function of the gallbladder?

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storage of bile

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9
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where is the spleen located?

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upper left quadrant

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10
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what is the function of the spleen?

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blood filtration

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11
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where are the kidneys located?

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left and right lumbar/ flank

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12
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what is the function of the kidneys? (4)

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waste removal
control bp
make red blood cells
control ph levels

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13
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where is the appendix located?

A

lower right quadrant

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14
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where is the bladder located?

A

hypogastric region

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15
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what are the 5 abdominal red flags?

A 
sepsis markers
servere pain 
severe vomiting 
dehydration 
significant bleeds
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16
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what 6 condition could present as epigastric pain?

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gastritis 
GORD 
pancreatitis 
barrets 
oesophageal varicies 
oesophagitis
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17
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what is the gastritis?

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inflamed stomach lining following damage by toxic substances.

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18
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what are the 4 symptoms of gastritis?

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indigestion
during stomach
nausea
feeling full

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19
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what is GORD? (gastric oesophageal reflux disease)

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chronic acid reflux, occurs when stomach acid leaks up the oesophagus due to weak sphincters

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20
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what are the 4 symptoms of GORD?

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acid reflux 2x weekly
bad breath
bloating
oesophagitis

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21
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what is pancreatitis?

A

inflammation of the pancreas. caused by gallstones (acute) or excess alcohol consumption (chronic)

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22
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what are the 3 symptoms of pancreatitis?

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severe epigastric pain radiating into back
temperature
diarrhoea

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23
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what is Barretts?

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serious complication of GORD. stomach acid damages the smooth muscle which causes it the grow abnormally.

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24
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what are the symptoms of Barretts?

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none specific

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25
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what is oesophageal varicies?

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enlarge viens in the oesophagus, often linked to liver disease. when the blood flow to liver is restricted, the blood flows into smaller vessels causing enlargement

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26
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what are the symptoms of oesophageal varicies?

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none until rupture then cat heam

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27
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what is oesophagitis?

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inflammation of oesophagus caused by GORD and chronic acid reflux.

28
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symptoms of oesophagitis (4)

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dysphagia
acid reflux
food impaction
chest pain post eating

29
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what are the 4 possible causes of R hypochondriac pain?

A

hepatic issues
cholecystitis
cholangitis
biliary colic

30
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what are the 5 symptoms of hepatic issues?

A

jaundice
itchy skin
dark urine
pale stool

31
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what is cholecystitis?

A

inflammation of gallbladder usually caused by a gallstone blocking the cystic duct

32
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what are the 5 symptoms of cholecystitis?

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sharp constant pain 
temperature 
N and V 
sweating 
abdo distension
33
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what is cholangitis?

A

inflammation of bile ducts that transport bile around. usually caused by gallstones blocking ducts

34
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what are 4 symptoms of cholangitis?

A

temperature
jaundice
clay stools
hypotension

35
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what is bilary colic?

A

pain associated with gallstones passing

36
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what are the 3 conditions associated with L hypochondriac pain?

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pancreatitis
splenic rupture
splenic abscess

37
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what are the 5 symptoms of splenic rupture?

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shock 
tachycardia 
hypotension 
bruising over spleen 
reduced gcs
38
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what is a splenic abscess?

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usually form as a result of bacteria infection or endocarditis

39
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what are the 3 symptoms of splenic abscess?

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shoulder tip pain
palatable mass
infection markers

40
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what are the 3 conditions linked to R or L lumbar pain?

A

renal colic
kidney infection
ulcerative colitis

41
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what is renal colic?

A

pain associated with kidney stones as they pass, goes away once passed

42
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what is a kidney infection?

A

upper UTI causes by bacteria entering urine tract

43
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what are 5 symptoms of kidney infection?

A 
flank pain 
temperature 
changes to urine frequency 
dysuria 
hematuria
44
Q

what is ulcerative colitis?

A

idiopathic bowel disease that causes ulcers and inflammation to colon. when who digestive system is effected called chrons disease

45
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what are 3 symptoms of ulcerative colitis?

A

diarrhoea
increased bowel movements
blood in stool

46
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what are 7 conditions associated with hypogastric pain?

A 
bowel obstructions
gastroenteritis 
AAA
lower UTI 
STI 
PID 
ectopic pregnancy
47
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what are 5 symptoms of bowel obstruction?

A 
cramping 
bloating 
dehydration 
constipation 
lack of appetite
48
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what is gastroenteritis?

A

inflammation of digestive system can be either bacterial or viral

49
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symptoms of gastroenteritis? (2)

A

diarrhoea and vomiting

50
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what is a AAA?

A

bulge or swelling of aortia. caused by lifestyle choices (smoking)

51
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symptoms of AAA? (2)

A

lower back pain

pulsating abdo

52
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what is a STI?

A

sexually transmitted infected by skin-to-skin contact

53
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what is PID?

A

pelvic inflammatory disease, infection of reproductive organs

54
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what are 3 symptoms of PID?

A

painful sex
heavy periods
unusal discharge

55
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what are 4 symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?

A

pregnancy symptoms
shoulder tip pain
unilateral abdo pain (tube)
vaginal bleeding

56
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what is an appendicitis?

A

swelling or rupture of appendix due to obstruction

57
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3 symptoms of appendicitis?

A

umbilical pain moving to R iliac
rebound tenderness
mcburneys and Rosvings signs

58
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what is diverticulitis?

A

infection of diverticula caused by obstruction

59
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what are diverticula?

A

sac-like pushes that form in small intestines as a result of chronic constipation

60
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what is an ovarian cyst? what can it cause?

A

fuild filled sac that grows on either ovary idiopathic cause. irregular periods

61
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What is McBurney’s point

A

3.8–5.1 cm from the navel to the right boney hip. indicates appendicitis

62
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what is Rovsing’s sign?

A

when pressing on left lumbar region causes pain in R (appendicitis)

63
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what is grey-tuners sign?

A

bruising to flanks sometimes pancreatitis

64
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what is cullens sign? what are 2 causes?

A

oedema and bruising to umbilical area. pancreatitis or hepatic issues

65
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what is Murphys sign? what does it mean?

A

pain under r rips when taking a deep breath in. gallstones

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