Med-Surg Exam 3- Galen College of Nursing withlatest solutions

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - ans ----backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus, often resulting from abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter, causing burning pain in the esophagus Gastritis - ans ----inflammation of the lining of the stomach Hiatal Hernia - ans ----protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm Peptic Ulcer Disease - ans ----A break or ulceration in the protective mucosal lining of the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum Peritonitis - ans ----inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it) Appendicitis - ans ----inflammation of the vermiform appendix Gastroenteritis - ans ----inflammation of the stomach and intestines Ulterative Colitis - ans ----inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon Cronh's disease - ans ----inflammation of the small intestine, colon or both Diverticular Diease - ans ----pounchlike herniations of the mucos through the musclar wall mostly in the colon Hepatitis A Virus - ans ----inflammation of the liver usually transmitted orally through fecal contamination of food or water. Flu like symptoms.