Rasmussen Pathophysiology Practice Questions and Answers 2024

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain - Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. - Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive - Chronic Gastritis Symptoms of: Anorexia, nausea & vomiting, postprandial discomfort, and hematemesis. - Acute Gastritis Symptoms of: May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric pain and a sensation of fullness after minimal intake. - Chronic Gastritis Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually because of an infection or allergic reaction - Gastroenteritis Usually due to primary inflammatory disease such as crohns disease - Chronic Gastroenteritis Commonly due to direct infection such as salmonella from raw or undercooked chicken or eggs - Acute Gastroenteritis