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MedSurgIIExam2
Hyperbilirubinemia
- Cause/Mechanism
- Increased Unconjugated Bilirubin
- Assessment
- Jaundice
- Kernicterus
- Interventions
- Early Feedings
- Heme Oxygenase Inhibitors
- Phototherapy
- Protect Eyes
- Monitor for Dehydration
- Considerations
- Monitor Bilirubin Levels
3 mins
Bilirubin Lab Value
- 0.2-1.2 mg/dL
- Increased Bilirubin Causes Jaundice
54 secs
Hepatitis B (HBV) Assessment
- Transmission
- Bodily Fluids
- Blood Transmission
- People Who Use IV Drugs
- Incubation
- Variable 1-6 Months
- Assessment
- Fever
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Hepatomegaly
- Chronic Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Considerations
- Vaccination
2 mins
Hepatitis A (HAV) Assessment
- Transmission
- Fecal-Oral
- Ingestion of Contaminated Food or Water
- Incubation
- 4 Weeks
- Assessment
- Fever
- General Malaise
- Hepatomegaly
- Considerations
- Self-Limiting
- Proper Hand Washing
2 mins
Hepatitis C (HCV) Assessment
- Transmission
- Blood Transmission
- High Risk Sex (rare)
- IV Drug Users
- Incubation
- 7 Weeks
- Chronic Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Considerations
- Barrier Protection
2 mins
Cirrhosis Assessment
- Mechanism
- Degeneration and Destruction of Liver Cells
- Signs and Symptoms
- Jaundice
- Fatigue
- Palmar Erythema
- Spider Angiomas
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Edema
- Gynecomastia
- Change in LOC
2 mins
Cirrhosis Interventions
- Interventions
- Maintain Nutrition
- Paracentesis
- Esophageal and Gastric Varices
- Drug Therapy
- Endoscopic Band Ligation or Sclerotherapy
- Balloon Tamponade
- Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Lactulose
- Antibiotics
2 mins
Complications of Cirrhosis
- Portal Hypertension
- Ascites
- Esophageal Varices
- Coagulation Defects
- Portal-Systemic Encephalopathy
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
1 min
Barrett's Esophagus
- Histological findings
- Metaplasia in Lower Esophagus
- Columnar Epithelium
- Associated Pathologies
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Esophagitis
- Esophageal Ulcers
- Increased Risk of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
1 min
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Assessment
- Pathophysiology
- Relaxed Lower Esophageal Sphincter
- Signs and Symptoms
- Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
- Belching
- Nighttime Coughing
- Dysphagia
- Epigastric Pain
- Regurgitation
- Heartburn (Pyrosis)
- Globus
2 mins
Acute Pancreatitis Assessment
- Mechanism
- Heavy Alcohol Use and Gallstones
- Signs and Symptoms
- Abdominal Pain
- Nausea/Vomiting/Anorexia
- Abdominal Rigidity/Guarding
- Decreased or Absent Bowel Sounds
- Hypotension and Tachycardia
- Jaundice
- Increased White Blood Cells
2 mins
Acute Pancreatitis Interventions
- NPO with NG Tube to Suction
- Pain Management
- Albumin
- Lactated Ringers Solution
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Antibiotics
- Surgery
- Nutrition
2 mins
Acute Pancreatitis Causes
- "GET SMASHHED" Mnemonic
- Gallstones
- (Ethanol) Alcohol
- Trauma
- Steroids
- Mumps
- Autoimmune
- Scorpion Sting
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia > 1000
- ERCP
- Drugs
1 min
Cholecystitis Causes
- Gallbladder Inflammation
- 6 Fs
- Female
- Fair (Caucasian)
- Fat (Obese)
- Fertile (Pregnant)
- Forty (Advanced Age Over 40)
- Flatulence
2 mins
Cholecystitis Assessment
- RUQ Pain
- Referred Shoulder Pain
- Clay Colored Stools
- Jaundice
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
- Fever
- Considerations
- Increased WBCs
- Fatty or Spicy Foods
- Ultrasound
2 mins
Cholecystitis Interventions
- Supportive Therapy
- Antibiotics
- Low Fat Diet
- NG Tube
- Analgesics
- Lithotripsy
- Cholecystectomy
- T Tube
2 mins
Colorectal Cancer Assessment
- 3rd Most Common Cancer
- Assessment
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Obstruction
- Rectal Bleeding
- Anemia
- Weight Loss
- Ascites
- Considerations
- Colonoscopy
- FOBT and FIT
2 mins
Colorectal Cancer Interventions
- Interventions
- Surgical Colon Resection
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
- Considerations
- Bowel Cleansing
- Screening
- Colostomy
- Dietary Consult
- Body Image
3 mins
Peptic Ulcer Disease Interventions
- Combination Drug Therapy
- Two Antibiotics
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Decrease Acid Secretion
- Avoid NSAIDs
- Diet and Lifestyle Changes
1 min
Peptic Ulcer Disease Assessment
- Mechanism/Cause
- Helicobacter Pylori
- NSAIDs
- Increased Stomach Acid
- Assessment
- Abdominal Pain
- Heartburn (Pyrosis)
- Melena
- Weight Changes
- GI Distress
- Considerations
- Most Commonly in Duodenum
- Duodenal: Pain Relieved by Eating
- Gastric: Pain Caused by Eating
2 mins
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