Chapther 23 Abodominal, Hematological, Gynecologic, Genitourinary and renal emergency Flashcards Preview

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1
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the largest artery in the abdominal cavity

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abdominal aorta

2
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when the large blood vessel (aorta) that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward.

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abdominal aortic aneurysm

3
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largest hollow space of the body. Its upper boundary is the diaphragm, a sheet of muscle and connective tissue that separates it from the chest cavity; its lower boundary is the upper plane of the pelvic cavity.

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abdominal cavity

4
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a sudden, severe abdominal pain of unclear etiology that is less than 24 hours in duration.

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acute abdomen

5
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swelling (inflammation) of the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the beginning of your large intestine.

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appendicitis

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a pain in the right upper quadrant or epigastric region. The gallbladder may be tender and distended.

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cholcytstis

7
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one of the two fluids used in dialysis. The other fluid being blood.

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dialysate

8
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procedure that is a substitute for many of the normal duties of the kidneys.

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dialysis

9
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a medical condition of pain during menstruation that interferes with daily activities

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dysmenorrhea

10
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is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus

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endometriosis

11
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an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the uterus

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endometeritis

12
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extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus

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esophageal varices

13
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a catchall term for infection or irritation of the digestive tract, particularly the stomach and intestine

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gastroenteritis

14
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the organ system of the reproductive organs and the urinary system.

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genitourinary system

15
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knees drawn to the chest and hands clenched over the abdomen

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guarded position

16
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medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina, and ovaries).

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gynecology

17
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the vomiting of blood

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hematemesis

18
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defecation in which feces are bloody

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hematochezia

19
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is the presence of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the urine

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hematuria

20
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protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it.

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hernia

21
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is a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing through

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intestinal obstruction

22
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abdominal wall muscle contraction that the patient cannot control, as a result of an inflamed peritoneum

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involuntary guarding

23
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the patient stands on his or her toes, then allows his or her heels to hit the floor, thus jarring the body and causing abdominal pain in peritonitis.

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Markel test

24
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the passage of dark stools stained with altered blood

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melena

25
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the first menstrual cycle, or first menstrual bleeding, in female humans

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menarche

26
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the periodic flow of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus; menstrual flow.

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menses

27
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a medical term for “ovulation pain” or “midcycle pain”.

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mittelschmerz

28
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an inflammation of the pancreas

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pancreatitis

29
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a sharp sensation of distress in the parietal pleura, aggravated by respiration and thoracic movements and caused by pneumonia

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parietal pain

30
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a term for inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries as it progresses to scar formation

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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a semi-permeable membrane that lines the abdominal wall (parietal peritoneum) and covers the abdominal organs (visceral peritoneum).

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peritoneum

32
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is an inflammation of the membrane which lines the inside of the abdomen and all of the internal organs

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peritonitis

33
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term used to describe the phenomenon of pain perceived at a site adjacent to or at a distance from the site of an injury’s …

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referred pain

34
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stones in the kidneys or ureters that have been formed by precipitation from a substance in the urine.

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renal calculi

35
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Stiffness, the property of a solid body to resist deformation, which is sometimes referred to as

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rigidity

36
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a type of nociceptive pain. Unlike visceral pain (another type of nociceptive pain), the nerves that detect _______ pain are located in the skin and deep tissues. These specialized nerves, called nociceptors, pick up sensations related to temperature, vibration and swelling in the skin, joints and muscles.

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somatic pain

37
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open sores that develop on the inside lining of your esophagus, stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine

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ulcers

38
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the navel; the scar marking the site of attachment of the umbilical cord in the fetus

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umbilicus

39
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medical specialty concerned with the urinary system in the male and female and genital organs in the male.

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urology

40
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results from the the activation of nociceptors of the thoracic, pelvic, or abdominal viscera (organs).

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visceral pain

41
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when a patient contracts the abdominal muscle in an anticipation of pain

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voluntary guarding

42
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hollow, dilated part of the digestion system which functions as an important organ of the digestive tract

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Stomach

43
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the first section of the small intestine and is largely responsible for the breakdown of food in the small intestine, using enzymes

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Duodeum

44
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part of the gastrointestinal tract following the stomach and followed by the large intestine, and is where much of the digestion and absorption of food takes place. It receives bile juice and pancreatic juice through the hepatopancreatic duct, controlled by Sphincter of oddi.

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Small intestine

45
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part of the digestive system. Its function is to absorb water from the remaining indigestible food matter, and then to pass useless waste material from the body.[

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Large intestine

46
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a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

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Liver

47
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a small organ where bile is stored, before it is released into the small intestine. In humans, the loss of the gallbladder, in most cases, is easily tolerated by the body.

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Gallbladder

48
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an organ that’s Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acts primarily as a blood filter

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Spleen

49
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It is both an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide, and a digestive organ, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that assist the absorption of nutrients and the digestion in the small intestine.

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Pancreas

50
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organs that serve several essential regulatory roles in vertebrate animals. They are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, and regulation of blood pressure (via maintaining salt and water balance). They serve the body as a natural filter of the blood, and remove wastes, which are diverted to the urinary bladder

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Kidney

51
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a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine

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urinary bladder

52
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what condition can cause acute abdominal pain?

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peritonitis 
appendicitis 
pancreatitis 
gastroenteritis 
abdominal aortic aneurysm
hernia
cholcytstis