Achalasia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CMSRN 1 (2022/2023) Already Graded A You may see a slight increase in diastolic blood pressure early in shock because: A. Concurrent brain injury is present B. Stroke volume has increased C. There is an increase in vascular tone D. Left ventricular contractions have strengthened C. There is an increase in vascular tone A 62-year-old male patient with a remote history of rheumatic fever is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with the following symptoms: Subjective: Shortness of breath, ch...

Therapeutic Procedures Achalasia - correct answer occurs when nerves of the esophagus do not function properly, resulting in problems swallowing and passing food thru the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) -Sx is only done if pt has no relief from meds or EGD procedures -Sx is a MYOTOMY (open sx or laparoscopic), surgery consists of circular muscle fibers of the LES that are divided. -Laparoscopic Heller's Myotomy is the "most popular" and used "most frequent." Has less morbidity, comp...

Dry mouth can result in all of the following except: a. bad breath. b. reduced food intake. c. dental disease. d. achalasia. - d. achalasia

HOSA Pathophysiology Question with complete solution 2023abduct - correct answer move an arm or leg away from the body abruptio placentae - correct answer detachment of the placenta from the uterus before birth; often results in severe bleeding ablation - correct answer excision or removal abscess - correct answer a localized collection of pus surrounded by swollen tissue acetabulum - correct answer the cup-shaped cavity in which the ball-shaped head of the femur articulate...

©BRAINBARTER 2024/2025 6 Lecture- iHuman cases Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers Mr. Brown warranted an ____ as ____ is the most likely diagnosis and one that the physician must not miss. - answerupper endoscopy (EGD), esophageal cancer The EGD for Mr. Brown allowed visualization of the esophageal epithelium for ____, ____, and ____. - answersigns of reflux, visualization of any neoplastic lesions and facilitated collection of biopsy specimens t/f- an EGD is the test of choice f...

3 types of cells in glands in body and fundus - mucoid cells, chief cells, parietal cells Achalasia - lower esophageal sphincter doesn't relax adrenal medulla - secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine afferent limb of cremasteric reflex - femoral branch of genitofemoral nerve; stroke all tubes are lined with - epithelial cells in the mucosal layer anal rectal junction - columns where the branches of superior rectal vein and artery Aponeurosis - strong sheet of tissue that acts as a tendon...

Dry mouth can result in all of the following except: a. bad breath. b. reduced food intake. c. dental disease. d. achalasia. - d. achalasia Oropharyngeal dysphagia may be characterized by all of the following except: a. inability to initiate swallowing. b. aspiration. c. impaired peristalsis. d. hoarse voice. - c. impaired peristalsis People with _____ often complain of food "sticking" in the esophagus. a. esophageal dysphagia b. oropharyngeal dysphagia c. dyspepsia d. gastritis ...

HOSA Pathophysiology questions and answers well illustrated. abduct - correct an arm or leg away from the body abruptio placentae - correct hment of the placenta from the uterus before birth; often results in severe bleeding ablation - correct ion or removal abscess - correct answers.a localized collection of pus surrounded by swollen tissue acetabulum - correct cup-shaped cavity in which the ball-shaped head of the femur articulates; hip socket achalasia - correct re of the esophagog...

What phrase describes the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but lack adequate perfusion? A. A right to left shunt (B). Alveolar dead space C. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio D. Pulmonary hypotension A function of the pericardium is to: (A). Provide a barrier against extracardial infections B. Improve blood flow through the heart C. Play a role in cardiac conduction D. Assist in cardiac contraction Clinical manifestations of...

A patient with Crohn's disease has been on drug therapy to treat the condition. She is now seen for extreme pain. An x-ray is taken, showing small bowel obstruction. The patient is taken immediately to surgery and a partial colectomy is performed with an end-to-end anastomosis. Which code(s) should be reported? : 44120 Which code(s) should be assigned for esophagoscopy with dilation of the esophagus using a balloon of 36 mm with radiological guidance for achalasia? : 43214 A female ...