PRN1178 CCC2 Exam 2
1. What does GERD stand for?
gastroesophageal reflux disease
2. Stomach acid moving up and burning away at esophagus, heartburn
GERD
3. How is GERD treated
Antacids and using medication that decreases the production of HCL acid in the stomach
4. What is gastritis?
inflammation of the gastric mucosa, stomach lining being eroded, acid production to
high
5. How does a peptic ulcer form
A hole that forms in the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine from corrosion due to
high levels HCL production
6. How to treat gastritis
H2 blockers: Block histamine production of cells i the stomach lining
PPI Inhibitor: Slow acting medication that slows the production of stomach acid
Antacids:
7. What is an ulcer?
Holes and open sores
8. What is an ulcer of the small intestine called
Duodenal ulcer-forms in the duodenum of the small intestine
, 9. What is an ulcer of the stomach called
Gastric ulcer
10. Should antacids be taken with other meds
No, they can neutralize the effects of many medications in the stomach.
11. How do antacids work
They neutralize stomach acid but they do not last long
12. S.C.A.M meds for gastritis
Sodium Bicarbonate- alkaseltzer
Calcium Carbonate- Tums
Aluminum Hydroxide
Magnesium Hydroxide- Milk of magnesium
13. Where is lower gastroesophageal sphincter located and what is the purpose
It is the sphincter at the top of the stomach between the esophagus and the stomach
and it keeps the stomach acid from entering the esophagus
14. Where is pyloric sphincter located and what is the purpose
The sphincter at the bottom of the stomach that keeps the stomach acid from entering
the duodenum of the small intestine
15. What is chyme?
a mixture of partially digested food, water, and gastric juices
16. What chemicals in the stomach are mixed with food
HCL, mucus, intrinsic factor, pepsinogen, and gastrin
1. What does GERD stand for?
gastroesophageal reflux disease
2. Stomach acid moving up and burning away at esophagus, heartburn
GERD
3. How is GERD treated
Antacids and using medication that decreases the production of HCL acid in the stomach
4. What is gastritis?
inflammation of the gastric mucosa, stomach lining being eroded, acid production to
high
5. How does a peptic ulcer form
A hole that forms in the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine from corrosion due to
high levels HCL production
6. How to treat gastritis
H2 blockers: Block histamine production of cells i the stomach lining
PPI Inhibitor: Slow acting medication that slows the production of stomach acid
Antacids:
7. What is an ulcer?
Holes and open sores
8. What is an ulcer of the small intestine called
Duodenal ulcer-forms in the duodenum of the small intestine
, 9. What is an ulcer of the stomach called
Gastric ulcer
10. Should antacids be taken with other meds
No, they can neutralize the effects of many medications in the stomach.
11. How do antacids work
They neutralize stomach acid but they do not last long
12. S.C.A.M meds for gastritis
Sodium Bicarbonate- alkaseltzer
Calcium Carbonate- Tums
Aluminum Hydroxide
Magnesium Hydroxide- Milk of magnesium
13. Where is lower gastroesophageal sphincter located and what is the purpose
It is the sphincter at the top of the stomach between the esophagus and the stomach
and it keeps the stomach acid from entering the esophagus
14. Where is pyloric sphincter located and what is the purpose
The sphincter at the bottom of the stomach that keeps the stomach acid from entering
the duodenum of the small intestine
15. What is chyme?
a mixture of partially digested food, water, and gastric juices
16. What chemicals in the stomach are mixed with food
HCL, mucus, intrinsic factor, pepsinogen, and gastrin
