CCEP 9Q study guide correctly answered graded A+

CCEP 9Q study guideEsophagitis presentation - correct answer inflammation of the esophageal wall as a consequence of abnormal gastroesopheal reflux of HCL What is the etiology of esophagitis? - correct answer Incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter and loss of protective mucus layer What is the conservative treatment for esophagitis? - correct answer avoid strong acid stimulators, alcohol, coffee, fats and chocolate What is the presentation of hiatal hernia? - correct answer protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm hiatus What are the types of hiatal hernias? - correct answer sliding, paraesophageal What is a sliding hiatal hernia? - correct answer gastroesophageal junction and part of stomach are above diaphragm. (stomach is pulled up) What is a paraesophageal hiatal hernia? - correct answer esophageal junction is in normal place, but part of the stomach is next to esophagus (AKA rolling) What is the presenation of a peptic ulcer? - correct answer area of stomach or proximal duodenal mucosa that has been penetrated What is the etioloy of peptic ulcers? - correct answer H. Pylori, NSAIDS, hypersecretion of acid disrupting the mucosa What is the treatment for a peptic ulcer? - correct answer avoid fruit juice, spicy and fatty foods, restrict alcohol, smoking is a risk factor