Ch 8 - Digestive System Flashcards
1
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anorexia
A
frequently associated with nausea & vomiting
2
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appendectomy
A
for treatment of appendicitis
3
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appendicitis
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4
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ascites
A
seen with liver failure
5
Q
cholecystectomy
A
can be open or laparoscopic
6
Q
Open Cholecystectomy
A
surgeon uses a scalpel to open the abdomen and remove the gallbladder
7
Q
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
A
surgeon uses a laparoscope to remove the gallbladder
8
Q
cholecystitis
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9
Q
cirrhosis
A
yellow color of sclera (whites of eyes) and skin; lighter skin results in more pronounced yellowing
10
Q
colectomy
A
part or all of the colon is removed
11
Q
colonoscope
A
used to perform Colonoscopy