Marlee Shared "Unitek STM 200 WK 1 & 2" - 14 Picmonics
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Unitek STM 200 WK 1 & 2
- Characteristics
- Mouth
- Mechanical Digestion
- Salivary Amylase Begins Carbohydrate Breakdown
- Lingual Lipase Begins Lipid Breakdown
- Esophagus
- Bolus
- Peristalsis
- Characteristics
- Chief Cells Secrete Pepsinogen
- Pepsinogen Turned to Pepsin By H+
- Protein Breakdown Begins
- Mucous Cells Secrete Mucus and Bicarbonate
- G Cells Secrete Gastrin
- Gastrin Stimulates Parietal Cell HCl Release
- Parietal Cells Secrete Intrinsic Factor
- Brush border enzymes
- Pancreatic Enzymes are secreted via a Duct
- Pancreas secretes bicarbonate
- Brush Border activates Pancreatic Trypsin
- Trypsin activates Chymotrypsin
- Trypsin and Chymotrypsin digest Proteins
- Gallbladder Releases Bile
- Pancreatic Lipase breaks down Lipids
- Goblet cells secrete mucus
- Pancreatic Amylase breaks down Carbohydrates
- Pancreatic Nucleases breakdown DNA/RNA
- Digestion occurs in the Duodenum
- Characteristics
- Colon
- Electrolyte Reabsorption
- Water Reabsorption
- Microflora Produce Vitamins
- Rectum Stores Feces
- Hiatal
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Inguinal
- Men
- Femoral
- Women
- Incisional
- Umbilical
- Consideration
- Strangulation
- Reduce Intra Abdominal Pressure
- Avoid Straining and Lifting
- Open Mouth Sneezing
- Excision
- Herniorrhaphy
- Hernioplasty
- Consideration
- Scrotal Support
- Cause/Mechanism
- Haemophilus Influenzae
- Assessment
- Drooling
- Fever
- Stridor
- Restlessness
- Dyspnea
- Cough
- Tripod Position
- Considerations
- Emergency Treatment
- Do Not Examine Throat
- Interventions
- Maintain Airway
- Upright/Sitting Position
- Humidified Oxygen
- Intubation/Tracheostomy Supplies At Bedside
- IV Antibiotics
- Decrease Anxiety
- Considerations
- NPO
- Vaccine
- Restrain to Prevent Extubation
- Diagnosis
- CT Scan
- Treatment
- Immediate Appendectomy
- NPO
- IV Fluids
- Antibiotics
- Perforation
- Tertiary Intention
- Antibiotics Until Afebrile
- Diagnosis
- CA 19-9
- Liver Function Tests for Cholestasis
- Serum Lipase
- Ultrasound if Cholestasis Suspected
- CT Abdomen
- FNA Biopsy if Diagnosis or Resectability Uncertain
- Treatment
- Whipple if Resectable
- Palliative Care if Not Resectable
- Cause
- Bacterial or Viral Inflammation
- Assessment
- Sore Throat
- Dysphagia
- Interventions
- Throat Culture
- Antibiotics
- Tonsillectomy
- Considerations
- Often Streptococcus
- Monitor for Acute Glomerulonephritis
- Monitor for Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Indications
- Recurrent Tonsillitis
- Considerations
- Saline Gargles
- Ice Chips
- Monitor for Bleeding
- Within 24 Hours
- After 5-7 days
- Soft Foods
- Do Not Cough, Clear Throat, or Blow Nose
- Do Not Use Straws
- Cause
- Increased Venous Pressure
- Incompetent Valves
- Assessment
- Telangiectasias
- Small Reticular Veins
- Dilated and Tortuous Veins
- Laser Therapy
- Sclerotherapy
- Removal of Saphenous Vein
- Considerations
- Avoid Prolonged Standing
- Elastic Compression Stockings
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