NUR 323 - EXAM 3 GI UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

NUR 323 - EXAM 3 GI UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Answer:
Backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus

Question:
2. GERD causes
Answer:
- Incompetent esophageal sphincter
- Pyloric stenosis
- Hiatal hernia
- Motility disorder

Question:
3. GERD s/s
Answer:
- Pyrosis (heartburn)
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Regurgitation
- Dysphagia or odynophagia (painful swallowing)
- Dental erosion
- Mucosa ulcerations
- Carcinoma
- Pulmonary sx

Question:
4. Barrett esophagus
Answer:
Repeated reflux causing alterations in esophageal mucosa

Question:
5. GERD Diagnosis
Answer:
- Symptomatology
- Endoscopy
- Barium swallow

Question:
6. GERD Treatment Lifestyle Modifications

, Answer:
- Weight loss
- Smoking cessation
- Upright for two hours before laying down
- Avoid large meals
- Avoid tight clothes

Question:
7. GERD Treatment Medications
Answer:
- Antacids: Tums, Mylanta
- PPIs: Omeprazole, Lansoprazole
- H2 Antagonists: Ranitidine, Cimetidine, Famotidine
- Prokinetics: Metoclopramide

Question:
8. Nissen fundoplication
Answer:
Wraps the upper portion of stomach around lowest portion of esophagus




Question:
9. Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Answer:
Ulcers developing in the stomach mucosa

Question:
10. Types of PUD
Answer:
- Gastric (stomach)
- Duodenal (duodenum)
- Esophageal (esophagus)