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BAH Test 1
18 cards·by cnheissenberg
Name 3 pancreatic secretions that create enzymes
Trypsin, Amylase, Lipase
What is secreted by the gallbladder and breaks down fat?
Bile
What is digestion?
The breakdown of food
Name the 4 anatomic regions
Right upper quadrant, Right lower quadrant, Left upper quadrant, Left lower quadrant
Amylase
Facilitates the production of dexrins and maltose
Glucose is the product of this enzyme's action
Maltase
Lactase
Helps form galactose
Sucrase
Digests carbohydrates and helps form fructose
Trypsin
Helps convert protein into amino acids
Pepsin
Digests protein and helps form polypeptides
Abdominal Assessment
Inspest, Auscultate, Palpate, Percuss
In a stool specimen, what determines a possible GI bleed?
Tarry and black
What does intestinal peristalsis do?
Propels the contents of the small intestine towards the colon
What do segmented contractions do?
Mixes food with juices in a mixing motion
What is the most common site for peptic ulcers?
Duedenum
What is the preffered diagnostic procedure for peptic ulcers?
Upper endoscopy
What are 2 diseases commonly associated with constipation?
Irritable bowel syndrome and diverticular disease
What is the recommended intake of fiber?
20-30g/day