Gastroenterology

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Inflammation of the Stomach and intestines with an associated sudden onset of vomiting, diarrhea, or both

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acute gasstroenteritis

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an inflammatory condition of the liver associated with the sudden onset of malaise, weakness, anorexia, intermittent nausea and vomiting, and dull right upper quadrant pain usually followed within 1 week by the onset of jaundice, dark urine, or both charcterized by jaundice

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acute hepatiatis

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an acute inflammation of the appendix

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appendicitis

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an occlusion of the interstinal lumen that results in blockage of normal flow of intestinal contents

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bowel obstruction

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inflammation of the gallbladder, most often associated with the presence of gallstones

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cholesystitis

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inflammation of the stomach and intestines that accompanies numerous gastrointestional disorders

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chronic gastroenteritis

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a chronic , inflammatory bowel disease of unknown origin, usually affecting the ileum, the colon, or both structures

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Crohn's disease

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inflammation of one or more diverticula

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diverticulitis

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the presence of pouchlike herniations throughout the muscular layer of the colon

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diverticulosis

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it comples of longitudinal tortuous veins at the lower end of the esophogus that become large and swollen as a result of portal hypertension

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esophagogastric varices

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swollen, distended viens (internal,external or both)in the rectoanal area

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Hemorrhoids

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an unconscious rigid contraction of the abdominal muscles, a sign of peritoneal inflammation

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involuntary guarding

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inflammation of the pancreas which causes servere epigastric pain

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pancreatitis

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illness that results from a complex pathological interaction among the acidic gastric juice and proteolytic enzymes and the mucosal barrier

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peptic ulcer disease

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a sign of peritoneal inflammation in which pain is caused by the sudden release of fingertip pressure on the abdomen

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rebound tenderness

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visceral pain felt at a site distant from its origin

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referred pain

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pain that arises from skeletal muscles ligaments, vessels, or joints

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somatic pain

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an inflammatory condition of the large intestine characterized by severe diarrhea and ulceration of the mucosa of the intestine

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ulcerative colitis

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deep pain that arises from smooth vasculature or organ systems

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visceral pain

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major organs commonly associated with the gastrointestinal system

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esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines, liverr, gallbladder and pancreas

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most common treatment for abdominal pain occurs.

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at the hospital

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inflammatory condition of the large intestine

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colitis

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may result in bright red rectal bleeding if perforation occurs

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Diverticulosis

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To insert a nasogastric tube, position the patient

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Sitting straight up with neck flexed

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Hepatitis B is most commonly spread through:

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Blood or serum secretions

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You would expect bleeding from ruptured esophageal varices to be:

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Bright red and copious

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The most serious type of hernia is a (an):

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Strangulated hernia

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Crohn disease most commonly affects:

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Adults younger than 30

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The pain associated with peptic ulcers is often described as:

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Burning

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Melena is a term used to describe

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Black, tarry stool

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. A patient with abdominal peritoneal irritation may choose to lie on her:

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Side, with legs flexed and pulled in

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. You might suspect a patient has cholecystitis if he or she has pain in the:

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Right upper quadrant