Term
| duodenal ulcers are caused by |
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Definition
| excessive production or excessive release of gastrin or increased sensitivity to gastrin found in 40% of people with ulcers. 60% the buffering ability is lacking |
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Term
| what is the subjective data for ulcers |
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Definition
| pain, in the midline of the epigastric region. Burning, gnawing, |
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Term
| what is the cuase of ulcers |
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Definition
| H pylori, NSAIDs, smoking , coffee |
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Term
| what should the nurse look for in ulcers |
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Definition
| hemorrhage - vomiting coffee ground emesis, or melena ( tarlike, fetid smelling stool with blood) |
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Term
| what is the dx test for ulcers |
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Definition
| fiberoptic endoscopy - esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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Term
| the medical management for ulcers is |
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Definition
| NG tube, surgery is indicated for complications |
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Term
| what is the diet for ulcers |
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Definition
| smaller meals throughout the day |
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Term
| removal of hte vagal inneration to the fundus, decreasing acid produced by the parietal cells of the stomach. usually done with a bilroth I and II |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the treatment for dumping syndrome |
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Definition
eating six small meals daily that are high in protein and fat and low in carbs, eating slowly and avoiding fluids during meals
also reclining for 1 hour after meal |
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Term
| colitis is confined to the |
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Definition
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Term
| the disease usually starts on the _____ side of the colon then progressesses to the |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the predominant sign of colitis |
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Definition
| diarrhea - up to 10 - 15 a day with blood, mucous, pus |
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Term
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Definition
| abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea |
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