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42 Cards in this Set
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What enzyme is secreted by the stomach?
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pepsin
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Name the parts of the small intestine and how big they are.
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duodenum:closest to the stomach, jejunum:8ft long 2/5 of the small intestine, Ileum lower 3/5 of the small intestine from the jejunum to the ascending colon. (12 ft long)
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What does the liver secrete?
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bile
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What does the pancreas secrete?
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insulin
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Define: Peptic Ulcer
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an open sore in the stomach or duodonal lining.
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Define: Cirrhosis
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an inflammation of the liver where the liver becomes enlarged.
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Define: Hepatitis
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inflammation of the liver caused by a virus.
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Define: Gallstones
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small granules of calcium in the gallbladder
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Define: Ulcerative Colitis
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inflammation of the large intestine
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Name 4 gastric antacids and what they cause.
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sodium bicarbonate: belching
aluminum salts: constipation calcium carbonate: extreme constipation magnesium salts: diarrhea |
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Define Cathartic/Laxative
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produces intense action
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Define antiflatulants
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release gas trapped in the GI tract
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Define antiemetics
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treats nausea/vomiting
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Define antidiarrheals
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treats diarrhea
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Define antichollnergics
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act on the autonomic nervous system to slow peristalsis. (pushes the digested food forward)
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Define anthelmintics
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helps to rid the body itself of worms
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Define antispasmodics
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drugs that effect the smooth muscle of the intestines
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Define emetics
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used to produce vomiting in cases of poisining
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Define digestants
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promotes or aids in the digestive process
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Define gastric antacids
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neutralizes the stomach acid
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biw
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twice a week
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MR
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may repeat
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noc
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night
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qh
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every hour
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syr.
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syrup/syringe
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w/a
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while awake
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NKA
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no known allergies
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TRA
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to run at
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bid
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twice a day
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atc
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around the clock
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q4h
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every four hours
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b.m.
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bowel movement
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NR
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no refill
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qs
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quantity sufficient
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supp
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suppository
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ung
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ointment
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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NF
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national formulary
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gtts
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drops
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qid
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four times a day
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tid
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three times a day
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1400
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2:00pm
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