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1. Suprapubic pain Pain located in the lower abdomen that accompanies cystitis and acute
urinary retention
2. ulcerative colitis (UC) a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by diffuse mucos-
al inflammation in colon and mostly rectum; bloody diarrhea hallmark
3. Crohn's disease a chronic IBD and autoimmune disorder characterized by full thickness
inflammation and ulceration; cobblestone appearance
4. McBurney's point A point on the right side of the abdomen, about two-thirds of the distance
between the umbilicus and the anterior bony prominence of the hip; test for
appendicitis
5. GERD d/t relaxation or incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter
6. GERD s/s Heartburn, regurgitation. Symptoms worse lying down, and pts complain of
a bitter taste in their mouth. Hoarseness and chronic cough.
7. Psoas sign RLQ pain with extension of right thigh indicative of appendicitis
8. Obturator sign RLQ pain on passive internal rotation of the right flexed thigh indicative of
appendicitis
9. Rovsing's sign Pain is felt in the RLQ when the left lower quadrant is deeply palpated; may
be present in appendicitis.
10. Murphy's sign Increased tenderness during inspiration upon palpation of the RUQ; seen
in acute cholecystitis.
11. Obstruction by fecal material or other foreign matter.
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What is the prima-
ry cause of acute ap-
pendicitis?
12. What are the poten- Inflammation, ischemia, perforation, and localized or generalized peritonitis.
tial complications of
acute appendicitis?
13. shifting dullness test After percussing the abdomen for suspected ascites the pt is moved to a
lat decub position and repercussed. If positive, the areas of tympany and
dullness will have shifted due to the shift of the fluid in the abdomen
14. Fluid wave test A wave of fluid is felt against the fingertips pressed along the flank as the
fluid is pushed from one side of the abdomen to the other by tapping sharply
along the opposite flank; may indicate ascites
15. Lipoma a benign, slow-growing fatty tumor located in the subQ tissue between the
skin and the muscle layer; soft, lobulated and non-tender
16. Acute appendicitis is Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency.
a surgical emer-
gency.
17. Acute diverticulitis Obstruction of a diverticulum can lead to inflammation and result in the
development of an abscess and perforation
18. Acute diverticulitis LLQ pain or epigastric pain that radiates down the left side of the abdomen,
pain location especially after eating. May also radiate to the back
19. Acute pancreatitis I GET SMASHED
causes Idiopathic
Gallstone
Ethanol
Trauma
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Steroids
Mumps
Autoimmune disease
Scorpion sting
Hypercalcemia
ERCP procedure
Drugs (sulfas, diuretics)
CF
20. Acute pancreatitis Abrupt onset of deep epigastric pain, with radiation to the back. N/V, Sweat-
s&s ing, Weakness, Fever, Abdominal tenderness, Distention
21. Ulcer pain epigastric pain occurs one to four hours after meals and is relieved by food,
H2 blockers, and antacids. May awaken pt from sleep
22. Ventral hernias Localized bulges of intestines in the abdominal wall
23. Incisional hernia is a protrusion through a surgical incision.
24. Umbilical Hernia is a protrusion through a defective umbilical ring. It is most common in
infants, but it can also occur in adults
25. Epigastric hernia is a small midline protrusion through a defect in the linea alba. It is located
between the xiphoid process and the umbilicus.
26. Ureteral colic severe colicky pain radiating around the trunk into the lower abdomen and
groin, or into surrounding structures
27. Left upper quadrant splenomegaly and splenic rupture
pain
28. Epigastric pain GERD, acute pancreatitis, acute gastritis, early appendicitis
29. acute cholecystitis
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1. Suprapubic pain Pain located in the lower abdomen that accompanies cystitis and acute
urinary retention
2. ulcerative colitis (UC) a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by diffuse mucos-
al inflammation in colon and mostly rectum; bloody diarrhea hallmark
3. Crohn's disease a chronic IBD and autoimmune disorder characterized by full thickness
inflammation and ulceration; cobblestone appearance
4. McBurney's point A point on the right side of the abdomen, about two-thirds of the distance
between the umbilicus and the anterior bony prominence of the hip; test for
appendicitis
5. GERD d/t relaxation or incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter
6. GERD s/s Heartburn, regurgitation. Symptoms worse lying down, and pts complain of
a bitter taste in their mouth. Hoarseness and chronic cough.
7. Psoas sign RLQ pain with extension of right thigh indicative of appendicitis
8. Obturator sign RLQ pain on passive internal rotation of the right flexed thigh indicative of
appendicitis
9. Rovsing's sign Pain is felt in the RLQ when the left lower quadrant is deeply palpated; may
be present in appendicitis.
10. Murphy's sign Increased tenderness during inspiration upon palpation of the RUQ; seen
in acute cholecystitis.
11. Obstruction by fecal material or other foreign matter.
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What is the prima-
ry cause of acute ap-
pendicitis?
12. What are the poten- Inflammation, ischemia, perforation, and localized or generalized peritonitis.
tial complications of
acute appendicitis?
13. shifting dullness test After percussing the abdomen for suspected ascites the pt is moved to a
lat decub position and repercussed. If positive, the areas of tympany and
dullness will have shifted due to the shift of the fluid in the abdomen
14. Fluid wave test A wave of fluid is felt against the fingertips pressed along the flank as the
fluid is pushed from one side of the abdomen to the other by tapping sharply
along the opposite flank; may indicate ascites
15. Lipoma a benign, slow-growing fatty tumor located in the subQ tissue between the
skin and the muscle layer; soft, lobulated and non-tender
16. Acute appendicitis is Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency.
a surgical emer-
gency.
17. Acute diverticulitis Obstruction of a diverticulum can lead to inflammation and result in the
development of an abscess and perforation
18. Acute diverticulitis LLQ pain or epigastric pain that radiates down the left side of the abdomen,
pain location especially after eating. May also radiate to the back
19. Acute pancreatitis I GET SMASHED
causes Idiopathic
Gallstone
Ethanol
Trauma
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Steroids
Mumps
Autoimmune disease
Scorpion sting
Hypercalcemia
ERCP procedure
Drugs (sulfas, diuretics)
CF
20. Acute pancreatitis Abrupt onset of deep epigastric pain, with radiation to the back. N/V, Sweat-
s&s ing, Weakness, Fever, Abdominal tenderness, Distention
21. Ulcer pain epigastric pain occurs one to four hours after meals and is relieved by food,
H2 blockers, and antacids. May awaken pt from sleep
22. Ventral hernias Localized bulges of intestines in the abdominal wall
23. Incisional hernia is a protrusion through a surgical incision.
24. Umbilical Hernia is a protrusion through a defective umbilical ring. It is most common in
infants, but it can also occur in adults
25. Epigastric hernia is a small midline protrusion through a defect in the linea alba. It is located
between the xiphoid process and the umbilicus.
26. Ureteral colic severe colicky pain radiating around the trunk into the lower abdomen and
groin, or into surrounding structures
27. Left upper quadrant splenomegaly and splenic rupture
pain
28. Epigastric pain GERD, acute pancreatitis, acute gastritis, early appendicitis
29. acute cholecystitis
