Rasmussen Patho Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is GERD and what are the complications? - Correct answer--Acid reflux
-gastric content are entering the esophagus
-Resulting in heartburn, irritation, dysphagia
-can cause esophagus ulcers, difficulty breathing
What is Hiatal Hernia and what are the complications? - Correct answer-Part of the
stomach push through the diaphragm
-increased intraabdominal pressure
-Cause pain GERD
What is gastritis? - Correct answer-Inflammation of the lining of the stomach
-Stomach will appear red and irritated
What are some of the causes of Gastritis? - Correct answer--Ingestion of irritating
substances
-Heart burn
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,-Bleeding
-Etoh
-NSAID (tylenol, aspirin, ibuprofen)
-H. Pylori
-Viral
What are some complications of Gastritis? - Correct answer-Bleeding
-Dehydration
-Weight loss,
-GI cancer (chronic gastritis
What is peptic ulcer disease and what are sign and symptoms? - Correct answer--
Sore( ULCERS) in the stomach
-Similar to gastritis
-Epigastric burning pain that is only relieved by food or antacids
-Usually present on an empty stomach but can be after eating
-Duodenal ulcers present 2-6 hours after food and is relieved by food
-May cause GI bleeding (tarry stool)
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, What are some complication of PUD - Correct answer--Major GI bleed
What is H. pylori? and what is the role it play in peptic ulcer disease? - Correct
answer--Bacteria that enters the GI tract and may cause PUD or gastritis
-a common cause of gastric and duodenal ulcers
-Promotes both gastric and duodenal ulcer formation and thrive in acidic locations
-Slows down the healing process of ulcers, and causes an ulcer to reoccur
frequently.
-CAUSES PUD BY DISRUPTING THE SECRETION OF MUCOUS-
How does stress contributes to GI disorder? - Correct answer--Stress response
triggers the SNS which result in decreased blood flow to the GI system
What are sign and symptoms of appendicitis and how do we assess for it? - Correct
answer--Periumblicial pain, RLQ pain
-Presence of a positive MCBurneys point with pain, Nausea, and vomiting
-Use the Mcburneys technique when pressing down on the belly button and RLQ,
If movement the pressure causes intense pain then that indicates a positive sign
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Answers Graded A+
What is GERD and what are the complications? - Correct answer--Acid reflux
-gastric content are entering the esophagus
-Resulting in heartburn, irritation, dysphagia
-can cause esophagus ulcers, difficulty breathing
What is Hiatal Hernia and what are the complications? - Correct answer-Part of the
stomach push through the diaphragm
-increased intraabdominal pressure
-Cause pain GERD
What is gastritis? - Correct answer-Inflammation of the lining of the stomach
-Stomach will appear red and irritated
What are some of the causes of Gastritis? - Correct answer--Ingestion of irritating
substances
-Heart burn
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,-Bleeding
-Etoh
-NSAID (tylenol, aspirin, ibuprofen)
-H. Pylori
-Viral
What are some complications of Gastritis? - Correct answer-Bleeding
-Dehydration
-Weight loss,
-GI cancer (chronic gastritis
What is peptic ulcer disease and what are sign and symptoms? - Correct answer--
Sore( ULCERS) in the stomach
-Similar to gastritis
-Epigastric burning pain that is only relieved by food or antacids
-Usually present on an empty stomach but can be after eating
-Duodenal ulcers present 2-6 hours after food and is relieved by food
-May cause GI bleeding (tarry stool)
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, What are some complication of PUD - Correct answer--Major GI bleed
What is H. pylori? and what is the role it play in peptic ulcer disease? - Correct
answer--Bacteria that enters the GI tract and may cause PUD or gastritis
-a common cause of gastric and duodenal ulcers
-Promotes both gastric and duodenal ulcer formation and thrive in acidic locations
-Slows down the healing process of ulcers, and causes an ulcer to reoccur
frequently.
-CAUSES PUD BY DISRUPTING THE SECRETION OF MUCOUS-
How does stress contributes to GI disorder? - Correct answer--Stress response
triggers the SNS which result in decreased blood flow to the GI system
What are sign and symptoms of appendicitis and how do we assess for it? - Correct
answer--Periumblicial pain, RLQ pain
-Presence of a positive MCBurneys point with pain, Nausea, and vomiting
-Use the Mcburneys technique when pressing down on the belly button and RLQ,
If movement the pressure causes intense pain then that indicates a positive sign
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