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82 Cards in this Set
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Surface elevations of the tongue that perceive taste |
Papille |
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Substance produced in the liver |
Bile |
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Section of large intestine associated with the appendix |
Cecum |
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Structure that has respiratory and digestive functions |
Pharynx |
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Lower esophageal sphincter |
Cardiac sphincter |
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Fingerlike projections in small intestine that absorb nutrients |
Villi |
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Considered accessory organ of digestion |
Liver |
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Progressive, wave-like movement that occurs involuntarily in hollow tubes of the body |
Peristalsis |
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Mucosal folds in the stomach wall |
Rugae |
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Bile is released by gallbladder into duodenum |
Common bile duct |
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Cholecyst/o |
Gallbladder |
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Colo/o or colon/o |
Colon |
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Or/o and stomat/o |
Mouth |
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Odont/o |
Teeth |
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Chol/e |
Bile, gall |
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-emesis |
Vomitting |
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-pepsia |
Digestion |
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-orexia |
Appetite |
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-rrhea |
Discharge, flow |
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Dia- |
Through, across |
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Peri- |
Around |
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Hernia present at birth |
Hernia |
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Ulcer that produces a hole in the stomach wall |
Perforated ulcer |
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General lack of nutrition and wasting occurring in chronic disease |
Cachexia |
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Foul-smelling breath |
Halitosis |
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Normal digestion |
Eupepsia |
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Also known as spastic colon |
Irritable bowel syndrome |
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Difficult or painful swallowing |
Dysphagia |
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Disorder causing telescoping of the intestine |
Intussusception |
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Protrusion of organ through wall that contains it |
Hernia |
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Life-threatening obstruction in which bowel twists on itself |
Volvulus |
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Also known as gastric ulcer |
Peptic ulcer |
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Loss of appetite |
Anorexia |
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Accumulation of serous fluid in abdominal cavity |
Ascites |
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Chronic inflammation of intestinal tract |
Chrons disease |
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Black tarry stool |
Melena |
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Caused by excessive levels of bilirubin |
Jaundice |
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Stricture or narrowing of rectum |
Rectostenosis |
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(Blood in vomit) can be caused by acute gastritis or peptic ulcer |
Hematemesis |
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Inflamed gums. Primary s/s is bleeding gums |
Gingivitis |
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Surgical connection of 2 tubular structures (ex: intestines) |
Anastomosis |
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease backflow (reflux) of gastric contents into esophogus |
GERD |
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Term for group of procedures used to treat morbid obesity |
Bariatric surgery |
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Imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves that can be used to produce image of liver, gallbladder, or pancreas |
Ultrasoundography |
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Specialist who treats disease of intestinal tract |
Enterologist |
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Test that identifies microorganisms or parasites in feces |
Stool culture |
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Surgery that treats obesity |
Gastroplasty |
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Test which detects presence of occult (hidden) blood in feces |
Stool guaiac |
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Blood test used to confirm the specific virus causing hepatitis |
Hepatitis panel |
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Endoscopic procedure used to determine presence of polyps in colon |
Gastroscopy |
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Lab test used to establish cirrhosis associated with heavy alcohol use |
Liver function test |
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Physician who specializes in treatment of gums |
Periodontist |
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Medical specialty concerned with digestive disorders |
Gastroenterology |
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Med used to treat constipation |
Metamucil |
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Class of meds used to control N & V |
Antiemetic |
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Antacid |
Med administered to control heartburn and acid reflux |
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Gastrointestinal. Pertaining to stomach & intestine |
GI |
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NG |
Nasogastric |
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Used to chart when route of nutrition or medication is administered through a tube inserted through nose and into stomach |
NG |
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LFT |
Liver function test. Blood test that evaluates liver injury and function |
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BM |
Bowel movement |
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BRP |
Bathroom privileges |
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C. Diff |
Clostridium difficile |
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Cl liq |
Clear liquid |
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DAT |
Diet as tolerated |
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HBV |
Hepatitis B virus |
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BS |
Bowel sounds |
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Hypo |
Less than normal |
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Hyper |
Above normal, rapid |
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lb. |
Pound |
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NPO |
Nothing by mouth |
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NKA |
No known allergies |
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NKFA |
No known food allergies |
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NKDA |
No known drug allergies |
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NVD |
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
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pc, p.c. |
After meals |
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PEG |
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
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PO |
By mouth |
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SSE |
Soap, suds, enema |
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TPN |
Total parenteral nutrition |
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TWE |
Tap water enema |
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wt. |
Weight |