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Term
Macronutrients and organic compounds essential to normal metabolic processes
Definition
vitamins
Term
Foods that are of value and supply the energy required for the body's maintenance, growth and repair
Definition
nutrients
Term
Mixtures such as nutrients in water, the form required for the processes of ingestion, digestion, absorption and elimination
Definition
solutions
Term
An equilibrium obtained when nitrogen intake and protein anabolism is equal to or exceeds nitrogen output, or catabolism of protein
Definition
nitrogen balance
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The most common lipids which contain three fatty acids
Definition
triglycerides
Term
Energy sources consisting of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen
Definition
proteins
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A thick, semifluid mass resulting from gastric digestion
Definition
Chyme
Term
A muscle of the urethra that allows most people to have voluntary control over eliminating urine when they desire
Definition
external urethral spincter muscle
Term
A muscle of the anus that is normally voluntary control of muscles and nerves after the age of two
Definition
external anal sphincter muscle
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Stools that are greenish yellow with mucus and passed by the newborn for approx. seven days after birth
Definition
transitional stools
Term
The initial stool caused by a newborn, generally within twenty-four hours of birth
Definition
Meconium
Term
The excessive excretion of urine
Definition
diuresis
Term
A common condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements
Definition
constipation
Term
An enlargement of the prostate gland in males
Definition
BPH- benign prostatic hypertrophy
Term
Painful or difficult urination
Definition
dysuria
Term
A partial or total failure of the kidneys to produce urine
Definition
anuria
Term
Fecal incontinence in children of at least 4yrs of age and involving the repeated voluntary or involuntary passage of feces of normal or near normal consistency in inappropriate places
Definition
encopresis
Term
An infection of the bladder
Definition
cystitis
Term
Loss of voluntary control of the sphincter muscle around the anus
Definition
fecal/ bowel incontinence
Term
Urinary incontinence normally seen in children who have attained control of urination but for some reason subsequently lose control, often at night
Definition
enuresis
Term
A special type of constipation where the hard, formed
Definition
fecal impaction
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A condition caused by an accumulation of excess flatus in the intestines
Definition
flatulence
Term
Expulsion of gas through the mouth
Definition
Eructation
Term
Part of the intestine above the rectum
Definition
sigmoid colon
Term
A condition characterized by the excretion of an abnormally small amount of urine
Definition
oliguria
Term
A condition that occurs when there is pressure on veins in the anus and rectum from the strain of trying to have a bowel-movement, causing the veins to become distended and bleed during defecation and causing pain
Definition
hemorrhoids
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A loss of less than 50ml of urine that occurs with increased abdominal pressure
Definition
stress incontinence
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A condition where large amounts of urine are voided at a time
Definition
polyuria
Term
Urinary retention
Definition
urinary stasis
Term
Holding one's breath and contracting the abdominal muscles to strain in order to have a bowel movement, which increases pressure in the head, chest and abdomen
Definition
Valsalva maneuver
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Identify 5 common disturbances of intestinal elimination
Definition
constipation, diarrhea, fecal impaction, flatulence, fecal incontinence
Term
Condition where water is absorbed by the large intestinal elimination
Definition
Constipation
Term
Sometimes mistaken for fecal impaction
Definition
fecal impaction
Term
Stomach distension due to gas
Definition
flatulence
Term
Hypokalemia can be a complication
Definition
Diarrhea
Term
Stool lodged in the sigmoid colon
Definition
fecal impaction
Term
Stomach distension due to gas
Definition
flatulence
Term
Partial or complete loss of voluntary control
Definition
Fecal incontinence
Term
Semiliquid stools
Definition
diarrhea
Term
Respiratory distress can occur with this elimination problem
Definition
flatuence
Term
A serious complication of constipation that can affect the heart and lungs
Definition
Valsalva maneuver
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Seven common disturbances of urinary elimination are
Definition
urinary incontinence, frequency, urgency, retention, dysuria, polyuria, enuresis
Term
Two severe disturbances of urinary elimination are
Definition
oliguria & anuria
Term
Urinary problem where bladder may stretch
Definition
Retention
Term
Painful or difficult urination
Definition
dysuria
Term
Large amounts of urine voided
Definition
polyuria
Term
Associated with benign hypertrophy
Definition
Retention
Term
Symptoms of urinary tract infection
Definition
dysuria
Term
Urine condition that may be caused by diabetes
Definition
polyuria
Term
Related to total or partial kidney failure
Definition
Anuria
Term
Sudden compulsion to void
Definition
urgency
Term
Voiding often in small amts
Definition
frequency
Term
Antacids with magnesium/antivirals & immunosuppresants may cause
Definition
diarrhea
Term
Narcotics may cause
Definition
constipation
Term
Minerals may cause
Definition
constipation
Term
Antipsychotics may cause
Definition
urinary retention
Term
Stimulants may cause
Definition
diarrhea
Term
Antidepressants may cause
Definition
Constipation and urinary retention
Term
Antacids with aluminum may cause
Definition
constipation
Term
Antihistamines may cause
Definition
constipation and urinary retention
Term
Antihypertensives may cause
Definition
diarrhea
Term
anti- Parkinson's may cause
Definition
urinary retention
Term
Overuse of laxatives may cause
Definition
constipation
Term
Anticholinergics may cause
Definition
urinary retention
Term
Parasitic worm infections
Definition
helminth infections
Term
A condition characterized by poor intestinal muscle tone
Definition
colonic atony
Term
The chief metabolite of creatine and a good indicator of renal fx
Definition
Creatinine
Term
Tests that identify the specific microorgamisms causing an infection and the medications specific to those microorganisms
Definition
Culture & sensitivity
Term
A roundworm disease common in indigent children in the Southern United States
Definition
ascariasis
Term
A blood test used to determine kidney (renal ) functioning
Definition
serum creatinine
Term
A measure of the concentration of urine
Definition
Specific gravity
Term
Enterobiasis the most commom helminthic infection in the United States among children
Definition
pinworm
Term
A test used to disgnose pinworm that involves pressing a piece of transparent tape aganist the anus in the morning prior to a bowel movement and analyzing the specimen
Definition
Tape test
Term
Enemas that use small amounts of oily substance to distend the rectum and colon, expelling flatus
Definition
Carminative enemas
Term
Strong laxatives
Definition
cathartics
Term
Enemas that contain different types of solutions with
Definition
cleansing enemas
Term
A protein that contains iron and binds with o2
Definition
hemoglobin
Term
Expansion of the heart in which the ventricles relax and the heart refills with blood
Definition
diastole
Term
Contraction of the heart which pumps blood out of the ventricles
Definition
systole
Term
The pressure within the alveoli of the bronchial tree
Definition
intrapulmonary pressure
Term
The normal volume of both inspired and expired air in one normal breath
Definition
Tidal Volume
Term
Abnormal breathing that is characterized by several short breaths followed by long and irregular periods of apnea
Definition
Biot's breathing
Term
A cyclic pattern of breathing that ranges from very shallow to very deep with periods of apnea in between
Definition
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
Term
A condition in which there is buildup of carbon dioxide in the alveoli that can back up into the blood
Definition
hypercapnia
Term
An advanced state of hypoventilation resulting from a decreased supply of O2 to the cells and tissues of the body
Definition
Hypoxia
Term
The pressure that flowing blood exerts aganist the walls of vessels
Definition
blood pressure
Term
Pertaining to the contraction of the ventricles
Definition
systolic
Term
A harsh high pitched whistling sound on inspiration
Definition
stridor
Term
A condition resulting from excessive acid, which can be a complication of uncontrolled diabetes and is the usual cause of hyperventiliation in health care settings
Definition
metabolic acidosis
Term
High pitched breathy sounds on inspiration or expiration in which the air moves through narrowed respiratory passages
Definition
Wheezing
Term
A high pitched, squeaky sound accompanying respiration
Definition
bronchial wheeze
Term
A high pitched, gurgling and moaning sound accompanying respiration
Definition
rhonchi
Term
A crackling sound accompanying respiration
Definition
Rales
Term
A creaking sound accompanying respiration
Definition
pleural friction rub
Term
Respiratory medications that are anti-inflammatory and can decrease airway edema and facilitate breathing
Definition
glucocorticoids
Term
The normal adult tidal volume is approx.
Definition
500 ml
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