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What is GERD and what are the complications? CORRECT ANSWERS -Acid reflux
-gastric content are entering the esophagus
-Resulting in heartburn, irritation, dysphagia
-can cause esophagus ulcers, difficulty breathing
What is Hiatal Hernia and what are the complications? CORRECT ANSWERS Part of
the stomach push through the diaphragm
-increased intraabdominal pressure
-Cause pain GERD
What is gastritis? CORRECT ANSWERS Inflammation of the lining of the stomach
-Stomach will appear red and irritated
What are some of the causes of Gastritis? CORRECT ANSWERS -Ingestion of irritating
substances
-Heart burn
-Bleeding
-Etoh
-NSAID (tylenol, aspirin, ibuprofen)
-H. Pylori
-Viral
What are some complications of Gastritis? CORRECT ANSWERS Bleeding
-Dehydration
-Weight loss,
-GI cancer (chronic gastritis
What is peptic ulcer disease and what are sign and symptoms? CORRECT ANSWERS
-Sore( ULCERS) in the stomach
-Similar to gastritis
-Epigastric burning pain that is only relieved by food or antacids
-Usually present on an empty stomach but can be after eating
-Duodenal ulcers present 2-6 hours after food and is relieved by food
-May cause GI bleeding (tarry stool)
What are some complication of PUD CORRECT ANSWERS -Major GI bleed
What is H. pylori? and what is the role it play in peptic ulcer disease? CORRECT
ANSWERS -Bacteria that enters the GI tract and may cause PUD or gastritis
-a common cause of gastric and duodenal ulcers
-Promotes both gastric and duodenal ulcer formation and thrive in acidic locations
, -Slows down the healing process of ulcers, and causes an ulcer to reoccur frequently.
-CAUSES PUD BY DISRUPTING THE SECRETION OF MUCOUS-
How does stress contributes to GI disorder? CORRECT ANSWERS -Stress response
triggers the SNS which result in decreased blood flow to the GI system
What are sign and symptoms of appendicitis and how do we assess for it? CORRECT
ANSWERS -Periumblicial pain, RLQ pain
-Presence of a positive MCBurneys point with pain, Nausea, and vomiting
-Use the Mcburneys technique when pressing down on the belly button and RLQ, If
movement the pressure causes intense pain then that indicates a positive sign
What are some major complication to watch out for with a patient with Appendicitis
CORRECT ANSWERS -PERITONITIS (inflammation of the membrane lining the
abdominal wall)
-pain
-high wbc
-Distended & FIRM/RIGID ABDOMEN
What is Peritonitis? CORRECT ANSWERS -Inflammation of the membrane lining the
abdominal wall
Cause of Emergency
What causes intestinal obstruction? CORRECT ANSWERS Mechanical or Functional
obstruction
What are some of the causes of Intestinal/bowel obstructions? CORRECT ANSWERS -
Necrosis of the Bowel
-Bowel Perforation
-Sepsis, gangrene
-PERITONITIS (inflammation of the lining of the abdomen)
-Previous surgery of the intestines
-Congenital abnormalities of the bowel
What is the cause of Mechanical obstruction? CORRECT ANSWERS -Caused by
constipation
-Fecal obstruction, volvulus
-Intussusception
-Partial or complete blockage in the intestine
What is the cause of Functional Obstruction? CORRECT ANSWERS Caused by
Opiates, Paralytics, etc...
-Lack of peristalsis, GI tract dysfunction
-There is no physical blockage