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GMPS
Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary Systems
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Graduate
02/10/2015

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Term
dysphagia
Definition
difficulty swallowing
Term
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Definition
gastric acid back flow into the esophagus
accompanied by gagging, nausea, and coughing
Term
esophageal varices
Definition
dilated blood vessels in the esophagus
Term
GI hemorrhage
Definition
classfied as upper GI bleed or a lower GI bleed

upper: esophagus, stomach, duodenum
lower: colon & anorectum
lower is result of IBS, colitis, hemorrhoids, polpys, CA
Term
gastritis
Definition
inflammation lesions of mucosal layers of the stomach
helicobacter pylori infection
Term
peptic ulcer
Definition
result of imbalance of the mucosal damaging
substances:
H. pylori or NSAIDS
get relief by eating
Term
appendicitis
Definition
inflammation of appendix
LRQ pain
Term
diverticulitis
Definition
pocketing in the colon and inflammation at the site
maybe perforation
Term
hernia
Definition
abdominal: protrusion of bowel in abdominal region
hiatal: protrusion of stomach at the esophageal hiatus through diaphragm
Term
mechanical obstruction
Definition
blockage by adhesions, impacted feces, twisting, or herniation, tumor, inflammation
Term
functional obstruction
paralytic ileus
Definition
functional inhibition of bowel propulsion
seen after use of narcotics, surgeries trauma, intestinal distention, peritonitis, hypokalemia
signs/symptoms: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, obstipation (no gas or stool) absent bowel sounds
Term
IBS irritable of spastic colon
Definition
inconsistent motility of the large bowel
requires multiple diagnostic criteria for define diagnosis
Term
Chron's
Definition
idiopathic IBD that can affect any part of the GI system
Term
ulcerative colitis
Definition
IBD of the intestine: affects the colon and rectum
Term
hepatitis B
Definition
vaccinated for because of transmission through blood & bodily fluids
Term
hepatitis A
Definition
transmitted fecal-oral route
liver can recover with rest
don't over work these pts
Term
cirrhosis
Definition
chronic disease characterized by hepatic parenchymal cell destruction and necrosis and regeneration with fibrosis or scar tissue
Term
cholecystitis
Definition
gallbladder disease
signs of RUQ pain
Term
pancreatitis
Definition
acute inflammation is on the rise
appears gal stones and alcohol/drug abuse contribute
very painful and debilitating
Term
patients with a colostomy
Definition
may have trouble adjusting and may need instruction on good body mechanics
Term
incontinence
Definition
results from situations such as fluid imbalance, stool impaction, impaired mobility, delirium, stress & medications
Term
dialysis
Definition
often with hemodialysis
patients are gone for hours at a time
upon return, they are fatigued depending on amount of fluid pulled off
inquire with dialysis staff for scheduling therapy sessions
Term
stress incontinence
Definition
loss of urine occurs involuntarily in situations associated with increased intraabdominal pressure, such as with laughing, coughing, or exercise
Term
stress incontinence
Definition
common causes:
urethral sphincter dysfunction
weakness in pelvic floor muscle
Term
urge incontinence
Definition
leakage of urine because of inability to delay voiding after a sensation of bladder fullness is perceived
Term
urge incontinence
Definition
common causes:
neurologic disorders
spinal cord injury
detrusor overactivity
Term
mixed incontinence
Definition
combination of stress and urge symptoms
Term
mixed incontinence
Definition
combinations of:
urethral sphincter dysfunction
weakness in pelvic floor muscle
neurologic disorders
spinal cord injury
detrusor overactivity
Term
overflow incontinence
Definition
leakage of urine from mechanical forces or urinary retention from an over distended bladder
Term
overflow incontinence
Definition
common causes:
anatomic obstruction by prostate, stricture, or cystocele
diabetes mellitus or spinal cord injury
neurologic disorders, detrusor failure
Term
functional incontinence
Definition
inability to void because of cognitive or physical impairments, psychological unwillingness, or environmental barriers
Term
functional incontinence
Definition
common causes:
mobility and/or cognitive impairments
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