NR 507 GI
Aminotransferases - correct answer-transfer amino groups- Important test in elevated
lft's...along with LDH
anorexia nervosa - correct answer-An eating disorder characterized by an obstinate and
willful refusal to eat, a distorted body image, and an intense fear of being fat
Barret's esophagitis (precancerous lesions) - correct answer-Precancerous lesions with
progression to adenocarcinoma
long-term consequence of GERD with progression to adenocarcinoma
bulimia nervosa - correct answer-an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating,
usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive
exercise
Causes of elevated Liver function test - correct answer-Elevated liver enzymes are
associated with many liver diseases because of the release of cytoplasmic enzymes into the
circulation when there is damage to the hepatocyte.
Composition of gastric contents and length of exposure time - correct answer-Severity of
inflammation in GERD is related to ________ & __________.
Disorder that delay gastric emptying - correct answer--gastric duodenal ulcers
cause pyloric edema, strictures that narrow
the pylon, hiatal hernia which weaken the
less
gastric ulcer - correct answer-ulcer in the stomach
gastric ulcer symptoms - correct answer-Left epigastric pain
1/2 hr to 1 hr after meals
Ingestion of food may relieve pain but vomiting can occur
Rarely occurs at night
GERD risk factors - correct answer-> Smoking, alcohol
> Caffeine, chocolate, fatty foods
> Pregnancy, obesity
> Hiatal Hernia
Aminotransferases - correct answer-transfer amino groups- Important test in elevated
lft's...along with LDH
anorexia nervosa - correct answer-An eating disorder characterized by an obstinate and
willful refusal to eat, a distorted body image, and an intense fear of being fat
Barret's esophagitis (precancerous lesions) - correct answer-Precancerous lesions with
progression to adenocarcinoma
long-term consequence of GERD with progression to adenocarcinoma
bulimia nervosa - correct answer-an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating,
usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive
exercise
Causes of elevated Liver function test - correct answer-Elevated liver enzymes are
associated with many liver diseases because of the release of cytoplasmic enzymes into the
circulation when there is damage to the hepatocyte.
Composition of gastric contents and length of exposure time - correct answer-Severity of
inflammation in GERD is related to ________ & __________.
Disorder that delay gastric emptying - correct answer--gastric duodenal ulcers
cause pyloric edema, strictures that narrow
the pylon, hiatal hernia which weaken the
less
gastric ulcer - correct answer-ulcer in the stomach
gastric ulcer symptoms - correct answer-Left epigastric pain
1/2 hr to 1 hr after meals
Ingestion of food may relieve pain but vomiting can occur
Rarely occurs at night
GERD risk factors - correct answer-> Smoking, alcohol
> Caffeine, chocolate, fatty foods
> Pregnancy, obesity
> Hiatal Hernia
