Lecture 6 - Digestive, Respiratory, & Urinary Flashcards
Lecture 6 - Digestive, Respiratory, & Urinary
_________ is the inflammation of the GI tract
gastroenteritis
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etiology of gastroenteritis
usually pathogens, toxins
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s&s of gastroenteritis
nausea
vomitting
diarrhea
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tx of gastroenteritis
antibiotics (bacteria)
fluids (if severe - IV)
rest
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MT for gastroenteritis
systemically CI
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issues that arise from gastroenteritis
dehydration
electrolyte loss
Lecture 6 - Digestive, Respiratory, & Urinary
_________ is a progressive inflammatory disorder affecting any part of the GI tract
crohn’s disease
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in crohn’s disease there is an _________ of inflammed areas
unpredictable patchwork
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etiology of crohn’s disease
unknown - genetics?
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crohn’s disease is under
inflammatory bowel disease
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when is crohn’s usually diagnosed
20s & 30s
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s&s of crohn’s
cramping diarrhea (often with blood) bloating weight loss fever joint pain ulcers
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tx of crohn’s
steroids
immunosuppressants
avoiding certain foods
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mt for crohn’s
only appropriate during remission
avoid deep abdominal work
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_________ is acid from stomach irritates and causes damage to esophagus
GERD
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what does GERD mean
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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etiology of gerd
usually weakness of lower esophagus sphincter
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gerd mistaken for
heartburn
asthma
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s&s of gerd
gas
indigestion
bloating
pain in chest
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tx gerd
change in diet/eating
acid neutralizers
acid-blockers
surgery
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mt gerd
based on client’s comfort
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gerd can lead to
cancer
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_________ are ulcerations of stomach or small intestine
peptic ulcers
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etiology of peptic ulcers
helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) - bacteria stress, NSAIDS