Gastro intestinal - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 4100 Test 2 Study Guide Solutions Digestive system - Ans:-1. starts at mouth and nose/ends at rectum 2. GI tract starts at esophagus 3. blood supply for abdomen- splanchnic circulation (Splank-nik)/ GI receives largest CO Upper GI/Mouth - Ans:-1. swallowing 2. salivation 3. pharynx 4. esophagus behind the trachea Upper GI - Ans:-1. stomach 2. gallbladder- stores bile 3. pancreas- exocrine function: digestive enzymes, endocrine function: produces insulin and glucagon, retroperiton...

Antacids - -Act to neutralize or reduce the acidity of the gastric contents -increase gastric pH -Relieves symptoms but does NOT promote healing -Antacids interfere with other medications Histamine H2-receptor antagonists - -Reduce gastric acid secretion by blocking the action of histamine at the H2 receptors in the stomach, thereby displacing histamine from receptor binding sites -This Inhibits gastric acid secretion and they become rapidly absorbed -Creates a more alkaline environment ...

The hallmark lesion for comma bacillus Rice water stool Pathogenicity for typhoid bacillus Typhoid fever Pathogenicity for proteus aeruginosa U.T.I, Diarrhea Inflammation of the intestinal tract is known as Enteritis Give two modes of transmission for salmonella typhi contaminated food and water, dirty hands Disease of animals zoonosis Common name for vibrio cholerae comma bacillus An enzyme that aids the organism in penetrating the lining of the G.I. Tract mucinase Disen...

Emesis - ANSWER-See "vomitus" Heartburn - ANSWER-A burning sensation in the chest or throat Hyperglycemia - ANSWER-High sugar in the blood Hypoglycemia - ANSWER-Low sugar in the blood Jaundice - ANSWER-Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes Vomitus - ANSWER-Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis BMs - ANSWER-Bowel Movements GERD - ANSWER-Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease GI - ANSWER-Gastro-Intestinal HBV - ANSWER-Hepatitis B Vir...

A patient who is being evaluated for episodes of hematemesis and dyspepsia tells the nurse that pain occurs when he eats, but pain does not waken him. The nurse recognizes a diagnostic sign of which condition? d. Peptic ulcer A patient with a ruptured diverticulum in the descending colon has undergone a transverse loop colostomy. The patient is upset and says

Peritoneum and Peritoneal Cavity  Peritoneum has two layers: Parietal peritoneum lines the internal surface of the abdominopelvic wall Has the same blood, lymphatic vasculature and the same somatic nerve supply as is the region of the wall it lines Sensitive to pressure, pain, heat and cold, and laceration( pain is well localized) Visceral peritoneum Invests viscera organs Served by the same blood and lymphatic vasculature and visceral nerve supply as the org...

RN Maternal Newborn Nursing ATI Questions with complete solution RN Maternal Newborn Nursing ATI When does the "4th Stage Labor" begin - correct answer Begins with delivery of the placenta How long does "4th Stage Labor last - correct answer 1-4 hours Parent/Newborn bonding should begin when - correct answer during "4th Stage Labor" What is main goal immediately Post Partum - correct answer PREVENT HEMORRAGE What is another name for post partum? - correct answer Pue...

Table of Contents Unit 1 — Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Pharmacology 1. Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada 2. Drug Classes and Schedules in Canada 3. Pharmacokinetics 4. Pharmacodynamics Unit 2 — Pharmacology and the Nurse—Client Relationship 5. The Nursing Process in Pharmacology 6. Life Span Considerations in Pharmacology Unit 3 — Professional, Personal, and Cultural Influences on Pharmacotherapy 7. Individual, Psychosocial, and Cultural Inf...

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: General Pre-Test Review|Complete Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+ Emesis See "vomitus" Heartburn A burning sensation in the chest or throat Hyperglycemia High sugar in the blood Hypoglycemia Low sugar in the blood Jaundice Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes Vomitus Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis BMs Bowel Movements GERD Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease GI Gastro-Intestinal HBV Hep...

Emesis -ANSWER See "vomitus" Heartburn -ANSWER A burning sensation in the chest or throat Hyperglycemia -ANSWER High sugar in the blood Hypoglycemia -ANSWER Low sugar in the blood Jaundice -ANSWER Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes Vomitus -ANSWER Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis BMs -ANSWER Bowel Movements GERD -ANSWER Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease GI -ANSWER Gastro-Intestinal HBV -ANSWER Hepatitis B Virus IBD ...