Nur 280 Final Exam Outline fully
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Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate - answer Incomplete fusion
leads to feeding issues
Gasteroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - answer Reflux of chyme
from stomach to esophagus
Manifestations: heartburn, regurgitation of chyme, mid epigastric
pain within 1 hour of eating
Treat with PPI, weight loss, smoking cessation
Esophageal Atresia - answer esophagus ends in a blind pouch
tracheoesophageal fistula - answer abnormal connection between
the trachea and esophagus
Diarrhea - answer use contact precautions
causes dehydration, intestines cannot absorb fluids fast enough
frequently check electrolyte and water levels
Duodenal Ulcers - answer peptic ulcers that occur in the upper part
of the small intestine
Peptic Ulcers - answer sores that affect the mucous membranes of
the digestive system
in lining of stomach or first part of small intestine
,Gastric Ulcers - answer peptic ulcers that occur in the stomach
Hiatal Hernia - answer protrusion of the stomach through the
diaphragm
symptoms: heartburn, pain, vomiting
not fixed unless necessary
can be caused by pregnancy, obesity, or idiopathic
Gastritis - answer inflammatory gastric disorder
chronic occurs in elderly, H. pylori is most common cause
Manifestations: anorexia, epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting
Constipation - answer infrequent or difficulty defecating
straining
Gastric Cancer - answer 5th most common cancer
indigestion, heartburn
difficult to diagnose due to symptoms
Hernia - answer anything protruding through the diaphragm
Intussusception - answer intestine slips inside itself like a telescope
Volvulus - answer intestines twist
can be medical emergency
Excruciating pin
part of intestines can become necrotic and die
, Adhesions - answer scar tissue prevents persistalsis
pyloric stenosis - answer Hypertrophy of the pyloric sphincter
cramps, colicky, pain, vomiting, dehydration, weight loss
obstruction of pylorus
Children projectile vomit for 2-3 weeks
Diverticular Disease of the Colon - answer left iliac fossa pain and
alteration in bowel movements
increased prevalence with age
Contributions: lack of fiber, decreased activity, poor habits, aging
Treatment: prevent symptoms, increase bulk
Crohn disease (Crohn's) - answer inflammation throughout he GI
tract
can happen anywhere from mouth to anus
skipped lesions throughout GI tract
abdominal pain, diarrhea
no cure-- exacerbations and remissions
Ulcerative Colitis - answer inflammation of the intestines
ulcerations usually occur in sigmoid colon
10-20 stools a day
continuous lines of bleeding/lesions
Complication: colon cancer
treat with antibiotics
solved & updated with verified
solutions
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate - answer Incomplete fusion
leads to feeding issues
Gasteroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - answer Reflux of chyme
from stomach to esophagus
Manifestations: heartburn, regurgitation of chyme, mid epigastric
pain within 1 hour of eating
Treat with PPI, weight loss, smoking cessation
Esophageal Atresia - answer esophagus ends in a blind pouch
tracheoesophageal fistula - answer abnormal connection between
the trachea and esophagus
Diarrhea - answer use contact precautions
causes dehydration, intestines cannot absorb fluids fast enough
frequently check electrolyte and water levels
Duodenal Ulcers - answer peptic ulcers that occur in the upper part
of the small intestine
Peptic Ulcers - answer sores that affect the mucous membranes of
the digestive system
in lining of stomach or first part of small intestine
,Gastric Ulcers - answer peptic ulcers that occur in the stomach
Hiatal Hernia - answer protrusion of the stomach through the
diaphragm
symptoms: heartburn, pain, vomiting
not fixed unless necessary
can be caused by pregnancy, obesity, or idiopathic
Gastritis - answer inflammatory gastric disorder
chronic occurs in elderly, H. pylori is most common cause
Manifestations: anorexia, epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting
Constipation - answer infrequent or difficulty defecating
straining
Gastric Cancer - answer 5th most common cancer
indigestion, heartburn
difficult to diagnose due to symptoms
Hernia - answer anything protruding through the diaphragm
Intussusception - answer intestine slips inside itself like a telescope
Volvulus - answer intestines twist
can be medical emergency
Excruciating pin
part of intestines can become necrotic and die
, Adhesions - answer scar tissue prevents persistalsis
pyloric stenosis - answer Hypertrophy of the pyloric sphincter
cramps, colicky, pain, vomiting, dehydration, weight loss
obstruction of pylorus
Children projectile vomit for 2-3 weeks
Diverticular Disease of the Colon - answer left iliac fossa pain and
alteration in bowel movements
increased prevalence with age
Contributions: lack of fiber, decreased activity, poor habits, aging
Treatment: prevent symptoms, increase bulk
Crohn disease (Crohn's) - answer inflammation throughout he GI
tract
can happen anywhere from mouth to anus
skipped lesions throughout GI tract
abdominal pain, diarrhea
no cure-- exacerbations and remissions
Ulcerative Colitis - answer inflammation of the intestines
ulcerations usually occur in sigmoid colon
10-20 stools a day
continuous lines of bleeding/lesions
Complication: colon cancer
treat with antibiotics
