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Cholecystitis:
definition, patho |
-inflammation of gb
-gallstone obstructs cystic duct--pressure results--ischemia of walls/mucosa--inflammation d/t chemicals/bacteria--poss necrosis/perforation |
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Cholecystitis: etiology
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-high levels of cholesterol in bile
-slowed emptying of gb -formation of gallstones |
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most nutrients and electrolytes are absorbed in
colon stomach esophagus small intestine |
small intestine
p&p |
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During a routine PE, RN will instruct 55 yr old patient to obtain stool specimen for guiac if
reports rectal bleeding fam h/o polyps part of routine exam for colon ca if palpable mass detected on digital exam |
routine colon ca exam
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which of the following patient meds may causes GIB?
aspirin cathartics antidiarrheal opiate agents nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (choose all that apply) |
aspirin, NSAIDs
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Misoprostol
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Misoprostol (Cytotec)
-antiulcer, cytoprotective -inhibits secretions of gastric acids,rebuilds mucosa -used to prevent PUD when taking NSAIDs S/E: diarrhea, cramping |
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Pepto-Bismol
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rebuilds/protects mucosa
S/E: darkening of stools |
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Sucralfate
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-Carafate
-classification: antiulcer -produces a gel-like protective barrier over ulcer -S/E: constipation |
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Antibx for H. Pylori
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Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Clarithromycin (Baxin) Metronidazole (Flagyl) -2 or more used to treat H. Pylori --increase effectiveness of tx --decrease risk of bacterial resistance -usually combined w/H-2 receptor agonist & PPI -encourage pt to finish all atb |
