What lab would you check for a patient with Upper GI bleeding?

What does a elevated BUN show

What defines a massive Upper GI hemorrhage

Bright red blood from NG and GI bleed would show : ( Select all that apply) A. Low BP, B. Low HR C. High BP D. extremities cold E. patient skin warm F. High HR

If a patient has a GI bleed what will you do ? A. check for Belly hard and distended, B. check for patient to be alert C. check if patient is sleeping D. insert a indwelling catheter, E. apply 6 L of O2

What drugs are given for GI bleeding?

How often will you do vital signs for a patient with GI Bleed

what are sign and symptoms of shock ? ( Select all that apply): A. Low BP, B. Rapid weak pulse, C. Increased thirst, D. Cold clammy skin, E. Restlessness

Which type of gauge needle is used for fluid and blood replacement

What are you accessing when accessing urinary output

What color should the stool not be for a GI bleed

Patient with GI bleed are usually alcoholic and they can die from withdrawal, What are some sign you should look for with these patients? ( Select all that apply): A. agitated B. Black tarry stools, C. Aggressive D. Extreme sweating, E. hallucinations

The number one way to diagnose patients with Upper GI issues is by getting them ready for a

are peptic ulcers only in stomach

Acute peptic ulcers

chronic peptic ulcers

number one bacteria found in patients with ulcers

can aspirin or NSAID cause ulcers ?

when is a peak time you see gastric ulcers

when will you see duodenal ulcers

pain from gastric ulcer is high and occurs

gastric ulcers are described as

duodenal ulcer pain is located

duodenal ulcer pain occurs

if a ulcer perforates what may you see in the patient? ( Select all that apply): A. Tender to pain, B. Fever, C. Shallow respirations, D. No bowel sounds, E. Tachyardia

When can bacterial peritonitis occur

non- invasive test for H.Pylori

How long after gastric bleeding should patients not use NSAID or Aspirin

what is the role of Zantac?

with H. Pylori you will get triple drug therapy?

If a patient test positive for blood or breath urea test for H.Pylori they will need which drugs? ( Select all that apply) : A. NSAIDS, B. Aspirin C. amoxicillin D. Claithromycin ( Biaxin) E. Omeprazole ( prilosec)

with any change in status you will check

A new connection can be made between stomach and duodenum is known as

What will you check for post surgery ? ( Select all that apply): A. Monitor for bleeding, B. VS C. no bowel sounds, D. bright red blood in NG, E. keep HOB elevated

when would you notify the surgeon post surgery

what questions will you ask patient about constipation? ( Select all that apply): A. Risk factors, B. Character of their stool, C. If they exercise D. Pain when passing a bowel movement

if an elderly patient from a nursing home has small, frequent liquid stools this is a sign of?

What do you do if a patient is diagnosed with clostridium difficile?

If someone has bloody diarrhea what will you do ?

should a patient tell the doctor is they have blood in stool?

is C-diff contagious?

How many classifications of IBS are there

Is there any known or organic cause for IBS?

what are the four types of IBS ( Select all that apply): A. IBS with Constipation, B. IBS with food, C. IBS with diarrhea, D. IBS with C-diff E. IBS mixed F. IBS unsubtyped

Manifestations of IBS are ( Select all that apply): A. Constipation, B. Vomiting, C Nassauea , D. Diarrhea

non GI symptoms which would be what ? A. FEVER B. VOMITING C. FATIGUE D. HEADACHES E. SLEEP DISTURBANCES

ENCOURAGE PATIENTS TO EXPRESS CONCERNS AND ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT IBS TEACH THEM TO

how to diagnosis IBS the patient must have? A abdominal pain discomfort 2 or 3 months B. change in stool C. issues with vomiting D. Feel better after after deification

Will a patient on anti-depressants have problem with BM?

With IBD you will look for

What should a patient with IBD avoid

inflammation and ulceration of colon and rectum

inflammation of any segment of GI tract from mouth to anus

IBD is

IBD occurs more often in

IBD does not occur more often in mono zygote twins

Patients with IBD are as high risk for colorectal cancer

what is a fistula for IBD

elevated WBC can show toxic problems with IBD

what blood test would you have done for a patient with IBD ? ( Select all that apply) : A. CBC, B. Serum electrolyte C. Serum Protein level, D. Culture

If someone has hypoalbuminaemia, why would they have this?

How do you treat IBD

colostomy are more common in

main diagnosis for patient with IBD

use care when eating high fiber foods so you can avoid any obstruction

when a patient is taking sulfasalazine ( azulfidine) a patient MUST

what will sooth irritation in patient with ulcerative colitis?

What is a side effect of infliximab ( Remicade) we need to report

say a patient has colon cancer and has to get a resection what antigen is used to monitor patient after surgery if the cancer is back?

When should patients get a screening exam for colon exams

what color should the stoma be

why should the patient get up and get moving when getting a transverse colostomy?