Define the laboratory and diagnostic tests

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GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

Case Situation:

This is a case of a 60 year old female, married with 3 children (oldest 38; youngest 30) admitted due to abdominal pain (pain scale of 8-9/10), nausea, hematemesis for 2 days. She was diagnosed to have Gastric Ulcer, Upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Drugs prescribed are as follows: Tranexamic acid, Ranitidine, Omeprazole, Clarithromycin, Nexium, Amoxicillin

Vital signs are as follows: BP-140/90; PR-93; RR- 22; Temp 38.0

Laboratory and diagnostic work-ups were as follows: CBC, Blood typing, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, BUN, Creatinine, Prothrombin Time, Partial Thromboplastin time, CT scan

1. Define the laboratory and diagnostic tests ordered by the physician. Why are they being requested to this patient?

2. Given the laboratory and diagnostic tests, what are the important points that you should include in your health teaching prior to and/or after the tests?

3. Considering the condition of the patient and his anatomy and physiology, what are the reasons these symptoms arise?

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