N310 module 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Viral Hepatitis includes what types Hep A, B, C, D and E Hepatitis A & E transmission route fecal-oral route (the vowels are in the bowels) Hepatitis B, C, D transmission route blood & blood products, sexual activity Risk factors for catching Hep B,C & D - IV drug use - multiple partners / unprotected How does one develop Hep D? They must have Hep B to develop Hep D Acute Hepatitis can last for 1-6 months Clinical Manifestations of Acute Hepatitis - Asymptomatic - N/V - Jaundice,...

IBS irritable bowel syndrome Abdominal discomfort and alteration of bowel habits w/ no organic cause IBS In IBS, abd pain is usually cramping, often related to defecation Rome IV criteria for IBS Recurrent abdominal pain associated with two or more additional symptoms at least 1 day per week in the last 3 months. These symptoms include pain related to defecation, a change in stool frequency, or a change in stool form. 3 types of IBS IBS-C (constipation) IBS-D (diarrhea)...

Enteral pertaining to the intestines Parenteral outside of intestines or alimentary canal; popularly used to refer to injection routes Indications for Enteral / Parenteral Nutrition - oral intake absent / likely to be absent for a period >5-7 days - Malnutrition - Weight, screening tools (if risk identified --> dietician referral) Labs that would show that Malnourishment / Malnutrition is present Albumin is Low Why would albumin being low be an indication of malnutrition Albumin...

Upper GI consists of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach (mouth to 1st part of duodenum) GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease Reflux of stomach acid into lower esophagus GERD LES lower esophageal sphincter In GERN the LES opens due to many factors including pregnancy, meds, obesity GERD sxs - Heartburn - Dyspepsia - Regurgitation GERD extra-esophageal sxs - ear pain - dysphagia - cough (dry) - Hoarseness - dental erosin - Water Brash (mix of saliva & acid) --> leading to de...

small bowel obstruction is an obstruction in the small intestine small bowel obstructions can be - mechanical (tumor) - functional / paralytic (ie. diabetes / surgery) Sxs of small bowel obstructions - Abd pain - Distention - Vomiting (may be fecal material) - FVD - Bowel sounds (hyperactive above obstruction; hypoactive after obstruction) What happens in SBO (small bowel obstruction)? Stool gets stuck in small intestine & water is pulled (absorbed from) the feces, making...