Unit THREE Crossword

Backwards flow of gastric contents into the esophagus
This test monitors pH for 24 hours, is placed in endoscopy and excreted naturally.
These meds neutralize stomach acid and provide symptom relief in GERD pts
This class of drugs block the final pathway of acid production and decrease acidity
This procedure is done laporoscopic or open, wraps top of stomach around esophagus in pts with GERD
A non surgical procedure using magnents that allow food to pass the LES by separating and then closing again, preventing backflow
Condition where lower part of esophagus and portion of the stomach move into thoracic cavity
Inflammation of the stomach mucosa
Number one cause of peptic ulcer disease
when an organ rupture or leaks into the peritoneal cavity this life threatening condition may occur
This type of ulcers occur in patients in the ICU, burn pts, trauma pts and septic patients.
blood in your vomit
Blood in stools
This drug treats H pylori by disrupting the cell wall killing bacteria
One reason for obesity is that the person may have a resistance to this hormone that typically increases energy expenditure and produces satiety
A "Fat appron" resulting from heavy fat not having anywhere to go, may go over thighs
This diet program has been sucessful for decades, using a points system and support group to promote healthy eating
This therapy for weight loss helps patients control external cues that stimulate overeating and changes goals to be more realistic
This weight loss drug blocks 30% of fat from being absorbed in the GI tract and is available in a lower dose over the counter
This weight loss drug supresses appetite by triggering a serotonin release
This drug is a non-amphetamine appetite suppression that signals CNS to suppress appetite
This weight loss procedure is reversible, it involves a band wrapped around upper part of stomach to decrease amount of food that can be taken in
Irreversible procedure that turns the stomach into an egg sized pouch formed by the top of the stomach, duodenum and remaining stomach are attached to jujunum
Acute or chronic inflammation of gallbladder
The presence of one or more gallstones
This type of hernia if pressed on will go back into the abdomen
This type of herniation reduces blood supply to part of bowel. May cause bowels to become obstructed
Type of hernia associated with young boys due to testes descending into scrotum prior to birth
This type of hernia produces greatest risk of strangulation, and also requires immediate surgery
First sign of peritonitis