GI Crossword

BMI of 30 or above
BMI of 25 to 29
Medication that increases lower esophageal sphincter pressure
Teach a patient with GERD to sleep with the head of the bed _______________.
A medication that may cause esophagitis.
A common complication of peptic ulcer disease
A class of medications that may cause upper GI bleeding.
Medication used to treat mild to moderate C. difficile infection.
Diet for acute diverticulitis
A __________-free diet is the only effective treatment for celiac disease.
A patient with hemorrhoids should prevent ___________ and avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time.
This procedure is used to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity (ascites).
Two word intervention to control hemorrhage from esophageal varices (no space)
A common risk factor for cirrhosis.
Patients with acute pancreatitis should be monitored closely for this electrolyte disorder.
Two word medication class used to dissolve gall stones. (no space)
Diagnostic procedure used to diagnose cholelithiasis (four letter abbreviation)
A potential fatal condition that may occur after a ruptured appendix or diverticulum.
An extremely small particle that causes a disease and that spreads from one person or animal to another.
_____________ syndrome is characterized by having 3 or more of the following: obesity, hypertension, abnormal lipid levels, and high blood glucose.