Upper gi bleed Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Medical Study Guide - What is appendicitis? - correct answer pain in the right lower quadrant, caused by an infected appendix What are symptoms of appendicitis? - correct answer pain and/or rebound tenderness in the right lower quadrant (positive Markel test); vomiting and fever What is a Gastrointestinal Bleed (GI Bleed)? - correct answer bleeding in the intestinal tract, and may be the upper GI tract or lower GI tract (S+S will help determine the location) What are the symptoms of an ...

NURS 615 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Chapter 25. Drugs Used in Treating Inflammatory Processes 1. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? 1. High-dose colchicine 2. Low-dose colchicine 3. High-dose aspirin 4. Acetaminophen with codeine 2. Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. Colchicine always causes so...

Family Medicine EOR- GI/Nutritional Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Q: Endoscopy findings in HSV esophagitis? Answer: multiple small, deep, discrete well-circumscribed erosions & ulcers with punched out or "volcano-like" appearance Q: Biopsy findings in HSV esophagitis? Answer: eosinophilic intranuclear inclusions with multinucleated giant cells Cowdry A inclusions Q: Treatment for HSV esophagitis? Answer: Acycl...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

GNUR 238- FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2024/2025 A+ indigestion - ANS-burning pain or heartburn, associated with GERD coffee ground emesis - ANS-vomiting that signifies a lower GI tract bleed in which the blood hit the stomach and turned black black stool - ANS-stool that signifies an upper GI bleed or medication side effect, might contribute to constipation and exhibit vomiting up bright red blood pasty white stool - ANS-stool that lacks bilirubin jaundice - ANS-yellowing of the sclera of the eye...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Gastrointestinal Core Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Gastrointestinal Bleeds 1. Analyze the etiology, clinical manifestations, and pathophysiology of the upper and lower GI bleed and describe the implications this has for your clinical practice as a nurse practitioner. Disease Etiology Clinical Manifestations Pathophysiology Implications for Practice Upper GI Bleed Bleeding varices (varicose veins) in the esophagus or stomach, peptic ...

Primary manifestations of SRMD - Answer GI bleeding Cushing Ulcers - Answer Stress ulcers that occur as a result of TBI or brain surgery Upper GI bleed - Answer any source of bleeding which occurs in the esophagus, stomach or the duodenum. Upper GI bleed is characterized by... - Answer frank, bright red or "coffee ground" emesis Upper GI bleed causes - Answer bleeding varices (varicose veins) in the esophagus or stomach peptic ulcers gastritis Mallory-Weiss tear (teari...

Hemorrhage CORRECT ANSWER discharge of blood from the blood vessels. Arterial bleeding CORRECT ANSWER bright red, rapid flow, bursts according to the pulse pattern Venous bleeding CORRECT ANSWER darker, tends to be slower bleed Signs and symptoms non traumatic internal bleeding CORRECT ANSWER Abdominal tenderness, guarding, rigidity pain. Signs and symptoms internal bleeding CORRECT ANSWER pain, contusions, swelling, blood from openings, hematemesis CORRECT ANSWER vomited blood ...

The patient, V.C., is a 78-year-old female experiencing an upper gastrointestinal bleed. This occurred due to her overuse of NSAIDs to manage her orthopedic pain. Additionally, she was taking an SSRI to manage depression since the recent loss of her husband. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, are often associated with gastrointestinal perforation, ulceration, and bleeding. SSRIs, such as sertraline or fluoxetine, are also known to contribute to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Using this ...