NUR 2063 / NUR2063: Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2

NUR 2063 / NUR2063: Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2. Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - Correct answer-Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. - Correct answer-Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive - Correct answer-Chronic Gastritis Symptoms of: Anorexia, nausea & vomiting, postprandial discomfort, and hematemesis. - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis Symptoms of: May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric pain and a sensation of fullness after minimal intake. - Correct answer-Chronic Gastritis Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually because of an infection or allergic reaction - Correct answer-Gastroenteritis Usually due to primary inflammatory disease such as crohns disease - Correct answerChronic Gastroenteritis Commonly due to direct infection such as salmonella from raw or undercooked chicken or eggs - Correct answer-Acute Gastroenteritis Signs & Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, pain, nausea, and vomiting - Correct answer-Gastroenteritis Most common cause of chronic gastritis - Correct 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 - Correct answer-Helicobacter pylori Other causes of?: Organisms transmitted though food and water contamination, longterm use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, excessive alcohol use, severe stress, autoimmune conditions, and other chronic disease - Correct answer-Gastritis Complications of?: Peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and hemorrhage - Correct answerChronic 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. - Correct answer-Gastritis Chyme periodically backs up from the stomach into the esophagus. Bile can also back up into the esophagus. - Correct answer-GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) These gastric secretions irritate the esophageal mucosa - Correct answer-GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)