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The lower esophageal sphincter is incompetent causing gastric acid to g up into the esophagus. -
(answer)Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
GERD Diagnosis - (answer)Endoscopy biopsy and pH of esophageal contents (normal pH is
close to 7.0)
GERD Prevention - (answer)AVOID full stomach, eat small portions every 3hrs, HOB elevated,
AVOID coffee, alcohol, fats, smoking!
GERD Medications - (answer)(-ZOLE), Proton pump inhibitors: Omeprazole, Lansoprazole,
Pantoprazole, metoclopramide (Reglan). (Produces anticholinergic effects, Peripheral nervous
system is stimulated -FAST, DRY, DILATED)
.First-Line treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - (answer)Metformin
Metformin
,is recommended as initial pharmacologic treatment for - (answer)type 2 diabetes.
It has been shown to decrease triglycerides and LDLs. - (answer)Metformin
Metformin Most common side effects is - (answer)LACTIC ACIDOSIS
Symptoms of lactic acidosis include - (answer)nausea abdominal pain, and tachycardia.
lACTIC ACIDOSIS Test should include - (answer)electrolytes, ketones, and serum glucose.
Obese Patients with normal renal function and elevated fasting plasma glucose may be started on
- (answer)combination of Metformin & a second-generation sulfonylurea.
should be considered for patients with diabetes during times of physical stress, such as illness or
surgery. - (answer)Insulin
Do NOT Use oral hypoglycemic meds in the - (answer)perioperative period.
, to Prevent onset or delay onset of diabetes: Patients with impaired glucose should be advised to
lose - (answer)5% to 10% (10-15 lbs) of body weight.
Testing for type 2 diabetes should be considered in all adults with BMI GREATER then -
(answer)25
A patient with a triglycerides greater then 250mg/dL or a HDL less than n 35mg/dL is a risk for
developing - (answer)type 2 diabetes
A fasting plasma lever greater then 126mg/dL indicates . - (answer)diabetes
A fasting plasma of what level indicates diabetes - (answer)126 mg/dL
Peptic Ulcer: Caused by - (answer)Helicobacter pylori infection.
Peptic ulcer treatment: Combination of - (answer)2 Abx (Amoxicillin + clarithromycin or
Metronidazole and PPI (protonix)
eradicate H.Pylori by triple or quad therapy for - (answer)3-4 weeks.