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NR 576 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL STUDY GUIDE WITH
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS THE LATEST
UPDATED EXAM BANK INCLUDING EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS FOR A SURE PASS
Peptic Ulcer disease
characterized by nawing burning sensation after eating. It is common with people
who take NSAIDs or have a hx of H. Pylori. Tarry stools is another indicator
Cholelithiasis
RUQ pain (epigastric) that radiates to the tip of the scapula on the right side.
Described as intense acute. presence of gall stones and heart burn can be s/s.
What are not s/s of Cholelithiasis
black tarry stools and GI bleed
Cholecystitis
severe upper R qd pain accompanied by N/V. Fever is common d/t inflammation
and infection
GERD
heart burn or reflux that occurs when lying down or after eating. Epigastric pain is
common
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Erosive esophagus
associated with epigastric pain, difficulty swallowing and reflux. Can lead to
esophageal bleeding and is common in ETOH use and NSAIDS. Heart burn is
most common s/s.
Acute gastritis
feeling full after eating few bites, nausea, bloating lack of appetite and black tarry
stool
Esophagitis
has many forms: reflux esophagitis, infectious esophagitis they commonly have
dysphagia
Key diagnostics for dx
RBC, stool antigen, H. Pylori, can do H. Pylori ures breath test, EKG and
endoscopy
Achalasia
lack of esophageal peristalsis and impaired relaxation of lower esophageal
spinchter. during swallowing. Heartburn is a common symptom
NR 576 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL STUDY GUIDE WITH
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS THE LATEST
UPDATED EXAM BANK INCLUDING EXPERT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS FOR A SURE PASS
Peptic Ulcer disease
characterized by nawing burning sensation after eating. It is common with people
who take NSAIDs or have a hx of H. Pylori. Tarry stools is another indicator
Cholelithiasis
RUQ pain (epigastric) that radiates to the tip of the scapula on the right side.
Described as intense acute. presence of gall stones and heart burn can be s/s.
What are not s/s of Cholelithiasis
black tarry stools and GI bleed
Cholecystitis
severe upper R qd pain accompanied by N/V. Fever is common d/t inflammation
and infection
GERD
heart burn or reflux that occurs when lying down or after eating. Epigastric pain is
common
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Erosive esophagus
associated with epigastric pain, difficulty swallowing and reflux. Can lead to
esophageal bleeding and is common in ETOH use and NSAIDS. Heart burn is
most common s/s.
Acute gastritis
feeling full after eating few bites, nausea, bloating lack of appetite and black tarry
stool
Esophagitis
has many forms: reflux esophagitis, infectious esophagitis they commonly have
dysphagia
Key diagnostics for dx
RBC, stool antigen, H. Pylori, can do H. Pylori ures breath test, EKG and
endoscopy
Achalasia
lack of esophageal peristalsis and impaired relaxation of lower esophageal
spinchter. during swallowing. Heartburn is a common symptom
