Gi pathologies - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

how might older age affect GI and GU health? -risk for nutritional deficits: poor diet, living alone, social isolation, not preparing meals, etc -dec appetite, leading to constipation -lots of GI effects associated with many medications -prostate pathologies in older men that may cause obstructions how might race/ethnicity affect GI and GU health? -certain populations at higher risk of diseases that can affect GI/GU health -ex: African Americans and sickle cell disease, alcoholism in Nati...

Anti-Hypertensives: Angiotensin II Receptor blockers - ️️-Action: Blocks the action of angiotensin II, preening vasoconstriction and release of aldosterone. -Pathologies: HTN, CAD, HF in patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors. -Side Effects: Dizziness, hypotension, rhinorrhea, GI upset. -Most Common Meds: Candesartan Eprosartan Irbesartan Losartan Olmesartan Telmisartan Valsartan Anti-Arrhythmic: Class III Potassium channel blockers - ️️-Action: Bind to and block the K...

BIOD 103 MEDTERM EXAM MODULE 6 STUDY GUIDE - PORTAGE LEARNING. The gastrointestinal, or GI, system can also be called the alimentary, or digestive, tract. This system is a tube-like passageway that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. It functions to: 1. transport food for digestion 2. prepare food for absorption 3. transport waste products for elimination from the body Digestion: The Esophagus & the Stomach From the esophagus, food enters the stomach, which can be broken down into ...

BIOD 103 MEDTERM EXAM MODULE 6 STUDY GUIDE - PORTAGE LEARNING. Digestive (Gastrointestinal) System The gastrointestinal, or GI, system can also be called the alimentary, or digestive, tract. This system is a tube-like passageway that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. It functions to: 1. transport food for digestion 2. prepare food for absorption 3. transport waste products for elimination from the body Digestion: The Esophagus & the Stomach From the esophagus, food enters the sto...

Differential Diagnosis (midterm)- anterior/posterior *thoracolumar region* What are some common *pulmonary pathologies*? - correct answer - bronchitis - pneumonia - emphysema - asthma - cystic fibrosis (CF) - tuberculosis (TB) - lung cancer - cor pulmonale - pneumothorax What are some *pulmonary symptoms*? - correct answer - *substernal* pain - *localized* (can radiate to neck and shoulde...

Digestive (Gastrointestinal) System The gastrointestinal, or GI, system can also be called the alimentary, or digestive, tract. This system is a tube-like passageway that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. It functions to: 1. transport food for digestion 2. prepare food for absorption 3. transport waste products for elimination from the body Digestion: The Esophagus & the Stomach From the esophagus, food enters the stomach, which can be broken down into three distinct parts. The ...

BIOD 103 MEDTERM EXAM MODULE 6 STUDY GUIDE - PORTAGE LEARNING. PORTAGE LEARNING. Digestion: The Esophagus & the Stomach From the esophagus, food enters the stomach, which can be broken down into three distinct parts. The upper part of the stomach is called the fundus, the middle portion is known as the body, and the lower portion is known as the antrum. The openings to and from the stomach are called sphincters. These sphincters contract and relax to allow food in from the esophagus and p...

NCCAOM Biomed- ALL QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS What does elevated ALT indicate? - answerViral hepatitis, hepatotoxicity, cirrhosis, mono What does elevated AST indicate? - answerHeart attack, strenuous exercise, mono, trauma What does ALT=or>AST indicate? - answerViral hepatitis, mono, acute hepatotoxicity What does 2:1 AST:ALT indicate? - answerAlcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis, passive congestion, bile duct obstruction What does an increase in bilirubin indicate? - answerBlo...

OCS Medbridge Practice Exam Questions With Verified Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 Graded A+. Sutlive CPR for Dx of Hip OA in individuals with unilateral hip pain - (1) selfreported squatting as an aggravating factor… (2) active hip flexion causing lateral hip pain (3) scour test with adduction causing lateral hip or groin pain (4) active hip extension causing pain (5) passive internal rotation of less than or equal to 25° Renal pain referral - - pelvis, low back, AND SHOULDER per wik...

OCS - Medbridge Practice Exam Questions With Verified Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 Graded A+. Sutlive CPR for Dx of Hip OA in individuals with unilateral hip pain - (1) selfreported squatting as an aggravating factor… (2) active hip flexion causing lateral hip pain (3) scour test with adduction causing lateral hip or groin pain (4) active hip extension causing pain (5) passive internal rotation of less than or equal to 25° Renal pain referral - - pelvis, low back, AND SHOULDER per w...