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FINAL EXAM : Pathophysiology Final NUR 2063
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inflammation of stomach's mucolas lining (can
involve entire stomach or region) can be acute or
chronic.
Gastritis and Etiology and may be caused by h. pylori infection (imbeds in
patho mucosal layer activating toxins and enzymes that
cause inflammation. NSAIDS, chronic alcohol
consumption, stress, trauma, burns, or infections,
autoimmune conditions
indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal
cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, malaise.
hematemesis and dark, tarry stools indicate
manifestations of gastritis
ulceration and bleeding. chronic gastritis increases
risk for peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, anemia, and
hemorrhage.
h&p, GI tract x ray, egd, serum h. pylori antibodies,
h. pylori breath test, stool analysis (h. pylori and
occult blood
gastritis treatment-acute is self limiting ususally resolves
diagnosis/treatment meds-antacids, acid-reducing agents, and mucosal
barrier agents
other strategies include those for GERD (diet, small
meals, antacids)
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