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Rasmussen Patho Exam 2




Rasmussen Patho Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers |
100% Verified

What is GERD and what are the complications?

o -Acid reflux
o -gastric content are entering the esophagus
o -Resulting in heartburn, irritation, dysphagia
o -can cause esophagus ulcers, difficulty breathing



What is Hiatal Hernia and what are the complications?

o Part of the stomach push through the diaphragm
o -increased intraabdominal pressure
o -Cause pain GERD

What is gastritis?

o Inflammation of the lining of the stomach
o -Stomach will appear red and irritated



What are some of the causes of Gastritis?

o -Ingestion of irritating substances
o -Heart burn
o -Bleeding
o -Etoh
o -NSAID (tylenol, aspirin, ibuprofen)
o -H. Pylori
o -Viral

What are some complications of Gastritis?

Bleeding

o -Dehydration
o -Weight loss,
o -GI cancer (chronic gastritis

What is peptic ulcer disease and what are sign and symptoms?

o -Sore( ULCERS) in the stomach
o -Similar to gastritis
o -Epigastric burning pain that is only relieved by food or antacids
o -Usually present on an empty stomach but can be after eating

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o -Duodenal ulcers present 2-6 hours after food and is relieved by food
o -May cause GI bleeding (tarry stool)




What are some complication of PUD

o -Major GI bleed



What is H. pylori? and what is the role it play in peptic ulcer disease?

o -Bacteria that enters the GI tract and may cause PUD or gastritis
o -a common cause of gastric and duodenal ulcers
o -Promotes both gastric and duodenal ulcer formation and thrive in acidic locations
o -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?

o -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?

o -Periumblicial pain, RLQ pain
o -Presence of a positive MCBurneys point with pain, Nausea, and vomiting
o -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



What are some major complication to watch out for with a patient with Appendicitis

o -PERITONITIS (inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal wall)
o -pain
o -high wbc
o -Distended & FIRM/RIGID ABDOMEN

What is Peritonitis?

o -Inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal wall
o Cause of Emergency

What causes intestinal obstruction?

o Mechanical or Functional obstruction

What are some of the causes of Intestinal/bowel obstructions?

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o -Necrosis of the Bowel
o -Bowel Perforation
o -Sepsis, gangrene
o -PERITONITIS (inflammation of the lining of the abdomen)



o -Previous surgery of the intestines
o -Congenital abnormalities of the bowel

What is the cause of Mechanical obstruction?

o -Caused by constipation
o -Fecal obstruction, volvulus
o -Intussusception
o -Partial or complete blockage in the intestine

What is the cause of Functional Obstruction?

Caused by Opiates, Paralytics, etc...

o -Lack of peristalsis, GI tract dysfunction
o -There is no physical blockage
o -PARALYTIC ILUEUSES

What is the difference between Hepatitis and Cirrhosis?

o Hepatitis: inflammation of the liver due to viral hepatitis A,B,C,D,E
o Cirrhosis: Scarring of the liver due to hepatitis, EtOH use etc

What are the S/SX of hepatitis and Cirrhosis?

o -Portal HTN, Esophageal varices, hemorrhoids, jaundice
➢ AST, ALT
o -Hepatic Encephalopathy (confusion due to increased ammonia)

What is cystitis and what are some risk factors??

inflammation of the bladder

o -Cause by UTI (E.coli)
o -female gender, BPH

What is Enuresis?

o night wetting/ bed wetting

What is some chronic disease that causes incontinence?

Diabetes, kidney disease

What is Stress and Urge incontinence?


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