Final NR 545, NR 545 Exam 2 , NR 545 - Exam 1,
Exam 2 NR 545, EXAM 1 NR 545
Terms in this set (389)
Peptic Ulcer Penetration of submucosa that can cause a perforation
Causes for peptic ulcer H pylori, alcohol, caffeine, NSAIDS, inadequate blood
supply, atrophy to mucosa
,Gastric ulcer symptoms Epigastric pain, belching, burning sensation
immediately after eating, antacids provide small relief
Duodenal Ulcer symptoms Epigastric pain, burning 3-4 hours after eating, pain
worse at night, antacids relieves pain
Complications of peptic ulcers hemorrhage, obstruction, perforation
Common blood type for peptic ulcers Type "O"
Diagnostics of peptic ulcer Fiberoptic endoscopy, barium Xray, stool antigen (h
pylori), Urea breath test
,Treatment for peptic ulcer PPI, Amoxicillin, clarithromycin
PPI, Clarithromycin, metronidazole
PPI, Bismuth, tetracycline, metronidazole
Ulcerative Colitis Inflammation that starts in the rectum up to the colon.
Ulcers develop. Tissue destruction interferes with
absorption of fluids and electrolytes
Complication of Ulcerative colitis Toxic megacolon (inflammation impairs peristalsis,
leading to obstruction and dilation of the colon)
Signs/symptoms ulcerative colitis Watery diarrhea with blood and mucous, abdominal
pain and cramping, tenesmus (spasm in the rectum
associated with the need to poop)
, Treatment for ulcerative colitis Anti-inflammatories (sulfasalazine)
Anti-diarrheal (loperamide)
Diet (total parenteral nutrition or high protein, vitamin,
calories and low fat)
Antibiotics (metronidazole, cipro)
Appendicitis Inflammation and infection of the appendix.
Causes of appendicitis Obstruction, twisting, potential abscess formation and
perforation
Exam 2 NR 545, EXAM 1 NR 545
Terms in this set (389)
Peptic Ulcer Penetration of submucosa that can cause a perforation
Causes for peptic ulcer H pylori, alcohol, caffeine, NSAIDS, inadequate blood
supply, atrophy to mucosa
,Gastric ulcer symptoms Epigastric pain, belching, burning sensation
immediately after eating, antacids provide small relief
Duodenal Ulcer symptoms Epigastric pain, burning 3-4 hours after eating, pain
worse at night, antacids relieves pain
Complications of peptic ulcers hemorrhage, obstruction, perforation
Common blood type for peptic ulcers Type "O"
Diagnostics of peptic ulcer Fiberoptic endoscopy, barium Xray, stool antigen (h
pylori), Urea breath test
,Treatment for peptic ulcer PPI, Amoxicillin, clarithromycin
PPI, Clarithromycin, metronidazole
PPI, Bismuth, tetracycline, metronidazole
Ulcerative Colitis Inflammation that starts in the rectum up to the colon.
Ulcers develop. Tissue destruction interferes with
absorption of fluids and electrolytes
Complication of Ulcerative colitis Toxic megacolon (inflammation impairs peristalsis,
leading to obstruction and dilation of the colon)
Signs/symptoms ulcerative colitis Watery diarrhea with blood and mucous, abdominal
pain and cramping, tenesmus (spasm in the rectum
associated with the need to poop)
, Treatment for ulcerative colitis Anti-inflammatories (sulfasalazine)
Anti-diarrheal (loperamide)
Diet (total parenteral nutrition or high protein, vitamin,
calories and low fat)
Antibiotics (metronidazole, cipro)
Appendicitis Inflammation and infection of the appendix.
Causes of appendicitis Obstruction, twisting, potential abscess formation and
perforation
