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digestive system - ANSWER body system extending from the oral cavity, esophagus,
stomach, intestines to the rectum and anus
liver, pancreas, gallbladder - ANSWER accessory organs giving crucial support for a
healthy functioning digestive system
B12 - ANSWER intrinsic factor, intestines
appendix - ANSWER this kind of pain refers to the direction the is pointing
Crohn's disease - ANS a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any portion of the
GI tract; most commonly affects the ileum and the colon; full thickness, cobblestone
pattern
Peptic Ulcer Disease - ANS a breach or ulceration in the protective mucous membrane
lining of the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, often related to H Pylori
Ulcerative Colitis Treatment - ANS -alter diet to prevent mechanical trauma
-medications used to decrease inflammation
ulcerative colitis (UC) - ANSWER a chronic IBD of the colon and rectum characterized
by bloody diarrhea
Appendicitis S/S - ANSWER abdominal pain, rebound tenderness, fever, elevated WBCs
, appendicitis - ANSWER if left untreated become necrotic causing perforation,
peritonitis, and possibly sepsis
constipation - ANSWER Hard, dry stools that pass slowly and are painful to eliminate;
frequently caused by too little fiber in the diet
diverticulosis - ANSWER abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon
Diverticulitis Treatment - ANSWER rest, liquid or low-fiber diet, and antibiotics. Severe
cases may need hospital care and surgery. Doctors may recommend a high-fiber diet
after recovery to prevent future episodes
peritonitis - ANSWER inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal
cavity and surrounding the organs within it)
Hepatic encephalopathy treatment - ANSWER Identify precipitating factors
GI bleeding
Decrease dietary protein, sodium intake
Diuretics
Increase excretion of nitrogenous wastes
Osmotic cathartic
Lactulose
Antibiotics
Decrease normal flora to decrease protein breakdown
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