NR511 / NR 511 Midterm Exam Q & A Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum – Chamberlain

What are common causes of N/V associated with gastritis? Alcohol, NSAIDs, ASA, ABX, and illicit substances What is the most common cause of nausea and vomiting? Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) What are some manifestations of AGE? Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain. May also include fatigue, malaise, anorexia, tenesmus and borborygmus. How is the severity of AGE gauged? Dehydration secondary to profuse watery diarrhea, fever greater than 101ºF (38.3ºC), vomiting, or dysentery. What are important parts of a patient's history when AGE is suspected? Travel, dining locations, ABX history.. What happens to the pH of the stomach when antacids are taken and how does this affect bacteria? High pH can make it easier for bacteria to survive and cause and infection.