GI accessory Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Signs/symptoms of pancreatitis
A
- steady, severe pain LUQ
- tenderness to palpation
- reduced bowel sounds
- abdominal distension
- fever
2
Q
Common manifestations of liver disease
A
- portal hypertension
- ascites
- hepatic encephalopathy
- esophageal varices
- jaundice
3
Q
portal hypertnesion treatment
A
- treat cirrhosis
- low sodium diet
- eliminate alcohol
- beta-blocker to lower BP