CMSRN GI Study Guide 2024/2025

CMSRN GI Study Guide 2024/2025 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