Pathophysiology Exam 2 Rasmussen SU2020 verified solution A+ RATED

1. What are the clinical manifestations of appendicitis? right lower abdominal pain, nausea and occasionally diarrhea 2. What is the cause of pseudomembranous colitis? overgrowth of Clostrid- ioides difficile (C difficile) bacteria; overexposure to antibiotics 3. What is the nonpharmacologic treatment for pseudo colitis? fecal trans- plant, colectomy, antibiotics 4. What is the cause of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)? bacteria spread from person to person; bacteria penetrates the stomach mucous lining and generates substances to neutralize stomach acids 5. What are the clinical manifestations of gastric carcinoma? No early signs; later signs are anorexia weight loss and GI bleeding 6. What causes gastroenteritis due to Salmonella? Raw or under cooked chicken or eggs 7. What are complications of a perforated gallbladder?: Sepsis infection 8. What causes jaundice?: Increased serum bilirubin over 2.5 mg/dL