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Week 6 Cholecystitis/pancreatitis/hepatitis/cirrohsis Flashcards

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What are the symptoms of both acute and chronic Cholecystitis?

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  1. Sometimes none
  2. Abd pain
  3. N&V
  4. Dyspepsia, eructation, flatulence
  5. Rebound tenderness (blumberg’s sign)
  6. Fever
  7. Jaunice/ clay-coloured stool/dark urine
  8. Steatorrhea (fatty poops)
  9. Biliary colic
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What are some non-surgical interventions for cholecystitis?

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  1. no fatty foods - high fibre
  2. Antiemetics for N&V
  3. IV fluids if dehydrated
  4. hydropmorph or morphine for acute pain
  5. Ketorolac/NSAIDS for mild to mod pain (watch bleeding)
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What are non-surgical interventions for gall bladder stone management?

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  1. ESWL - shock wave lithotripsy
  2. Percutatneous Transhepatic catheter (drain) -it’s a stent that diverts bile around the duct
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What two conditions is Percutatneous Transhepatic catheter (drain) -(it’s a stent that diverts bile around the duct), most typically used?

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  1. cancers
  2. chronic cholecystitis
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What is the gold standard for surgical interventions for cholecystectomy?

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Lacproscopic cholecystectomy (Lap Chole)

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What is the difference in hospital discharge between Lap chole or open chole?

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Lap chole - discharge same day
Open chole- discharge 1-2 days after

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What are the 3 things we need to give/monitor in someone with open chole that is different than lap chole?

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  1. Antibiotics to prevent infection
  2. Assess surgical site
  3. Jackson Pratt drain- JP drain (bulb drain) - patient usually goes home with this
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What are the symptoms of acute pancreatitis?

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boring/tunneling pain
severe abd pain
weight loss
jaundice
tender
rigid abdomen
decreased/absent bowel sounds
grey/blue flanks

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What are the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis?

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  1. gnawing/burning
  2. episodes of abd pain
  3. ascites
  4. LUQ mass
  5. Steatorrhea
  6. Weight loss
  7. Jaundice
  8. Dark urine
  9. DM
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What are the complications of pancreatitis?

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  1. Jaundice
  2. intermittent hyperglycemia
  3. multisystem organ failure
  4. Coagulation defects
  5. Shock
  6. Paralytic ileus
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Where does pancreatitis pain start and move to?

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starts left upper quad then to back and sometimes left shoulder

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What 3 drugs types are used in acute pancreatitis?

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  1. Opioids (maybe PCA)
  2. Ranitidine and PPI to lower gastric secretions
  3. Antibiotics if inflammation is really severe for acute necrotizing
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How many hours do we want to have someone NPO min with acute pancreatitis?

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24-48 hours

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What kind of oral care does someone with pancreatitis need?

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brush teeth and swishes (NPO)

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If someone is very ill with pancreatitis how do we avoid further pancreas inflammation?

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NG to low suction them

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What is preferred in someone with acute pancreatitis? IV TPN or jejunal tube feed?

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jejunal tube feed after 1-2 days NPO

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Do we give someone with acute pancreatitis food right away or wait?

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wait- gradually resume food

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What lab are we most concerned about in acute pancreatitis and why?

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calcium
hypocalcemia
b/c calcium binds to free acids

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What sign do we see if someone is experiencing hypocalcemia?

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muscle twitching (tetany)

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What do we do with someone experiencing hypocalcemia?

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Why do we monitor resp. status for someone with acute pancreatitis?

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because pancreatic enzymes and juices impact the diaphragm. swelling, edema, pain b/c patient can’t take deep breaths

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What 3 things do we monitor for in someone with acute pancreatitis?

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  1. Respiratory status
  2. hypocalcemia
  3. daily weights b/c poor nutrition
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What 3 drugs do we give to people with chronic pancreatitis?

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  1. opioids and non-opioid analgesics
  2. Ranitadine and PPI
  3. Pancreatic enzymes (d/t loss of funtion of the pancreas)
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What are the 4 nutritional interventions for someone with chronic pancreatitis?

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  1. TPN or jejunostomy (if cal need can’t be kept up with)
  2. 4000-6000 cal/day
  3. avoid high fat foods
  4. alcohol cessation
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What are early signs of Cirrhosis?
Fatigue maybe weight change maybe N&V pain
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What are the symptoms of later stage cirrhosis?
1. jaundice 2. dry/itchy skin 3. rashes 4. purpuric lesions 5. vascular lesions 6. ascites/edema 7. blood in stool/emesis 8. fetor hepaticus 9. neuro changes 10. asterixis
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How do we know our interventions for liver cirrhosis are working?
1. decrease in ascites and edema 2. BP- adequate circulatory volume
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What are the 4 interventions we need to do for someone with liver cirrhosis?
1. manage fluid volume - avoid fluid overload 2. Manage bleeding 3. Prevent & manage confusion 4. Manage pruritis
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What are the 5 possible interventions to help someone manage fluid volume with liver cirrhosis?
1. Low Na diet 2. Vitamin suppliments 3. Diuretics 4. Paracentesis if respiratory distress 5. monitor peritonitis - IV antibiotics if needed 6. TIPS - transhepatic portal-systemic shunt procedure - portal & hepatic vein shunt reduces pressure in portal vein = reduces pressure/ascities
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What are the 7 interventions to help manage bleeding in someone with liver cirrhosis?
1. watch for esophageal varices 2. Betablockers - lower BP 3. Treat infections 4. Avoid straining 5. Vasocative drugs like octreotide 6. Endoscopic therapies 7. TIPS procedure
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What are the 2 ways we help prevent and manage confusion in liver cirrhosis?
1. Neuro assessment - baseline & trends 2. Monitor ammonia levels
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How do we manage ammonia levels?
1. moderate protein intake 2. Drugs used sparingly so we don't mask decrease in LOC 3. lactulose to decrease ammonia levels (PO or NG) - need 2-3 soft stools to lower confusion - hypokalemia & dehydration risk 4. monitor for asterixis and fetor hepaticus
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What are 5 interventions to manage pruritis from liver cirrhosis?
1. avoid warm temps 2. Moisturize skin 3. Avoid irritants 4. Cool compresses 5. corticosterioid creams - sertraline (SSRI tricks the brain that you are not itchy)
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What do we teach patients about living at home with Cirrhosis?
1. bathroom access is important d/t lactulose 2. Sleeping position d/t ascities 3. Nutrition & drug therapy 4. ETOH abstinence 5. family monitor for encephalopathy 6. Avoid hepatotoxic meds like tylenol 7. Liver transplant possibility 8. discuss end of life plans
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Where is viral hepatitis felt on the body?
Upper right quadrant pain
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What are the complications of viral hepatitis?
1. depression 2. polyarthritis 3. myalgia 4. Renal insufficiency 5. Cognitive impairment 6. Heart disease
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What are the 2 goals for viral hepatitis?
1. promote nutrition 2. Manage fatigue
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What diet should someone with viral hepatitis have?
high carb and calories moderate fat & protein small frequent meals high calorie snacks supplimental vitamins
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Why do people with viral hepatitis become fatigued?
infection and decreased metabolic energy production encourage periods of rest and activity
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What device is used for acute pancreatitis and why?
NG Gomco suction machine to reduce gastric secretions and reduce pain
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What intervention is used in ascites (Liver cirrhosis) and why?
Paracentesis to remove excess fluid and decrease symptoms
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What do we use for nutritional management in someone with chronic pancreatitis and why?
TPN to bypass the GI tract and reduce secreations from the pancreas to give that area a rest
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What device is used post surgery after an open cholecystectormy and why?
JP drain to drain fluid accumulation
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What procedure is done for GERD and why?
nissen fundoplication it acts as a belt to strengthen the LES and prevent acid reflux
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What procedure is done for esophageal cancer and why?
Esophageal dilation to dilate a constricted esophagus nutritional management

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