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19 Cards in this Set
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What are the functions of the large intestine?
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completion of absorption, manufacturer of certain vitamins, formation of feces, expulsion of feces
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True or False? The parasympathetic nervous system stimulates movements in the intestines while the sympathetic nervous system inhibits it.
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True
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What is peristalsis?
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contraction of the muscles of the intestines.
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How often do our intestines contract?
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Peristalsis waves occur every 3-12 minutes with a mass peristalsis swoops 1-4 times every 24hrs.
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What is the valsalva maneuver?
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technique of bearing down to have a BM: pulse will decrease, heart rate slows, decreased blood flow to atria and ventricles, CO lowers, afterwards a larger than normal amount of blood returns to heart.
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What factors can affect bowel elimination?
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Age, daily pattern, food and fluid, activity, lifestyle, psychological variables, pathologic conditions, medications, surgery and anesthesia
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What does fiber do to our stools?
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it increases the bulk of fecal material
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What does fluids do for us and how much should we be drinking per day?
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Fluids makes our stools soft and easy to pass along with decreasing the amount of toxins absorbed by our colon. We should be drinking 2000-3000cc a day
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Name some constipating, laxative effect and gas producing foods.
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Constipating: cheese, eggs, lean meat, pasta
laxative: prunes, certain fruits & veggies, bran, chocolate, spicy foods, alcohol & coffee, popcorn Gas: beans, onions, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower |
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What does activity do for us?
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improves GI motility and muscle tone which is essential for ease of elimination
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Name some pathological conditions affecting elimination?
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obstruction, cystic fibrosis, diverticulitis, malabsorption syndrome, Ca, uremia, diabetic neuropathy, food poisoning, constipation,
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What meds promote peristalsis?
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cathartics or laxatives
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What meds inhibit peristalsis?
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immodium or pepto-bismal
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What meds have constipation as a side effect?
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opioids(narcotics), iron sulfate, anticholinergics
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What meds have diarrhea as a side effect?
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Augmentin as well as many other antibiotics
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What types of things can slow the motility of the intestines?
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inhaled gases (anesthesia), narcotics, manipulation of bowels during surgery, etc.
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What drugs are refered to as "memory erasers" for the elderly?
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anticholinergics: Aricept, trazodone, scopolomine, mirapex, atropine
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What are some types of bowl diversions?
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colostomy, ileostomy, sigmoidostomy, ileoanal ostomy, temporary &permanent ostomy
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What do enemas do and what are some different types?
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irritates the intestinal mucosa, cleanes and establishes regular bowels. Types: hypotonic, hypertonic, retention (oil, carminative, medicated)
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