Summary NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 Review
NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 Review Essentials of Pathophysiology – Exam #2 Review Sheet Covers Modules 4, 5, and 6 – Chapters 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41 1. Review common signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders as a whole Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dysphagia, and constipation. 2. What is gastritis? What are causes? Inflammation of the stomach lining Causes: Precipitated by ingestion of irritating substances Example: alcohol and aspirin, NSAIDs, viral, bacteria, autoimmune 3. What is GERD? What are causes to this condition? What are complications of GERD if left untreated? Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease- Backflow of gastric contents into esophagus through lower esophageal sphincter (LES) Inflammation caused by reflux of highly acidic material (esophagitis) Causes Any condition or agent that alters closure strength of LES or increases
Written for
- Institution
- Rasmussen College
- Course
- NUR 2063 Essentials Of Pathophysiology
Document information
- Uploaded on
- November 6, 2021
- Number of pages
- 22
- Written in
- 2021/2022
- Type
- Summary
Subjects
-
and 6 – chapters 27
-
28
-
29
-
31
-
33
-
34
-
36
-
37
-
38
-
40
-
nur2063 essentials of pathophysiology exam 2 review
-
essentials of pathophysiology – exam 2 review sheet covers modules 4
-
5
-
41 1 review commo
Document also available in package deal
