PT:623 Gastrointestinal Disorders 3.4
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What is included in the upper GI tract - ✔✔mouth, esophagus, stomach
the esophagus includes _______ and _________ sphincters - ✔✔upper
and lower
the stomach ends at the ___________ - ✔✔pyloric valve
what is the endocrine function of the stomach - ✔✔secretes acids and
digestive enzymes
what is the exocrine function of the stomach - ✔✔produces HCO3,
mucous, hypochlorous acids, and factors that allow absorption of B12
what are the upper GI pathologies - ✔✔- GERD
- barretts esophagus
- esophageal cancer
- gastritis
- peptic ulcer disease
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________ is the dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter allowing
back up of stomach acid into the esophagus - ✔✔GERD
what are the treatment options for GERD - ✔✔- dietary changes
- medications including antacids or anti-ulcers
- education
what are the educational items for GERD - ✔✔- elevating the head of the
bed
- losing weight
- avoiding fatty foods that promote reflux
- avoid bedtime snacks
- eliminating alcohol and tobacco use
- avoiding chocolate
- using thickened liquids
_________ is chronic changes that occur due to chronic or untreated
GERD, alcohol intake, smoking - ✔✔barretts esophagus
in _______ disease is where the lining of the esophagus becomes
histologically more like intestinal tissues - ✔✔barretts esophagus
what is included to get a diagnosis for barrett's esophagus - ✔✔endoscopy
with biopsy