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CMSRN GI Study Guide | Q&A
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People that have GERD or frequently take NSAIDS are at higher risk for?
- Answer -GI bleeds
Is GI bleeding always visible to patients? - Answer -No
What 2 diagnostic tests are helpful in GI bleeds - Answer -Endoscopy
and CBC
What kind of fluid replacement is necessary for most GI bleeds? Answer -Isotonic IVF
Cirrhosis occurs when - Answer -Scar tissue develops over the liver.
Lipids store into cells throughout the body
What are the 3 s/s of cirrhosis? - Answer -Abdominal pain, drowsiness,
& unexplained weight loss
What 2 types of patients are more likely to have cirrhosis? - Answer Alcholics and Hep C patients
What 3 medications help cirrhosis? - Answer -Diuretics, zinc, and beta
blockers
When cirrhosis becomes too extensive, you may need a - Answer -Liver
transplant
Foreign body - Answer -Swallowing something inedible
Most foreign bodies get stuck in the - Answer -Oropharynx