Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 2
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Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a
region)—ANSWER--Gastritis
_________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with
hemorrhage—ANSWER--Acute Gastritis
_________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and
epigastric pain—ANSWER--Acute Gastritis
_________ Gastritis develops gradually.—ANSWER--Chronic Gastritis
Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive—ANSWER--Chronic
Gastritis
Symptoms of: Anorexia, nausea & vomiting, postprandial discomfort, and
hematemesis.—ANSWER--Acute Gastritis
Symptoms of: May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric pain
and a sensation of fullness after minimal intake.—ANSWER--Chronic Gastritis
, Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually because of an infection or allergic
reaction—ANSWER--Gastroenteritis
Usually due to primary inflammatory disease such as crohns disease—ANSWER--
Chronic Gastroenteritis
Commonly due to direct infection such as salmonella from raw or undercooked chicken
or eggs—ANSWER--Acute Gastroenteritis
Signs & Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, pain, nausea, and vomiting—
ANSWER--Gastroenteritis
Most common cause of chronic gastritis—ANSWER--Helicobacter pylori
Embeds itself in the mucous layer, activating toxins and enzymes that cause
inflammation. Genetic vulnerability and lifestyle behaviors (smoking and stress) may
increase the susceptibility—ANSWER--Helicobacter pylori
Other causes of?: Organisms transmitted though food and water contamination, long-
term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, excessive alcohol use, severe stress,
autoimmune conditions, and other chronic disease—ANSWER--Gastritis
Complications of?: Peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and hemorrhage—ANSWER--Chronic
Gastritis
Manifestations of?: Include indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal
cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, and malaise. Hematemesis and dark, tarry
stools can indicate ulceration and bleeding.—ANSWER--Gastritis
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Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a
region)—ANSWER--Gastritis
_________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with
hemorrhage—ANSWER--Acute Gastritis
_________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and
epigastric pain—ANSWER--Acute Gastritis
_________ Gastritis develops gradually.—ANSWER--Chronic Gastritis
Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive—ANSWER--Chronic
Gastritis
Symptoms of: Anorexia, nausea & vomiting, postprandial discomfort, and
hematemesis.—ANSWER--Acute Gastritis
Symptoms of: May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric pain
and a sensation of fullness after minimal intake.—ANSWER--Chronic Gastritis
, Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually because of an infection or allergic
reaction—ANSWER--Gastroenteritis
Usually due to primary inflammatory disease such as crohns disease—ANSWER--
Chronic Gastroenteritis
Commonly due to direct infection such as salmonella from raw or undercooked chicken
or eggs—ANSWER--Acute Gastroenteritis
Signs & Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, pain, nausea, and vomiting—
ANSWER--Gastroenteritis
Most common cause of chronic gastritis—ANSWER--Helicobacter pylori
Embeds itself in the mucous layer, activating toxins and enzymes that cause
inflammation. Genetic vulnerability and lifestyle behaviors (smoking and stress) may
increase the susceptibility—ANSWER--Helicobacter pylori
Other causes of?: Organisms transmitted though food and water contamination, long-
term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, excessive alcohol use, severe stress,
autoimmune conditions, and other chronic disease—ANSWER--Gastritis
Complications of?: Peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and hemorrhage—ANSWER--Chronic
Gastritis
Manifestations of?: Include indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal
cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, and malaise. Hematemesis and dark, tarry
stools can indicate ulceration and bleeding.—ANSWER--Gastritis
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