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NUR 2063 Pathophysiology GRADED A+
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NUR 2063 Pathophysiology GRADED A+APPENDICITIS: WHAT IS IT? – Inflammation of the vermiform appendix CAUSES? – Commonly caused by obstruction of appendiceal lumen by a fecalith (a stone made of feces) WHO IS AT RISK? – People under 45 with the peak ages being 10-19 years old; it affects more men than women SIGNS/SYMPTOMS- Right lower abdominal pain, nausea, occasionally diarrhea PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE: WHAT IS IT? – Disorder of the upper GI tract by action of hydrochloric acid and pesin CAUSES? – H. Pylori (75% of cases with duodenal ulcers and 60% of those with stomach/gastric ulcers), NSAIDS, excess secretion of acid, stress WHERE IS IT FOUND? – stomach, and duodenum (usually
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