Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 2 Actual Paper Solved Questions

RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2
ACTUAL PAPER SOLVED QUESTIONS


◉ _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe
ulceration with hemorrhage
Answer: Acute Gastritis


◉ _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be
accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain
Answer: Acute Gastritis


◉ _________ Gastritis develops gradually.
Answer: Chronic Gastritis


◉ Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive
Answer: Chronic Gastritis


◉ Symptoms of: Anorexia, nausea & vomiting, postprandial
discomfort, and hematemesis.
Answer: Acute Gastritis

,◉ Symptoms of: May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied
by a dull epigastric pain and a sensation of fullness after minimal
intake.
Answer: Chronic Gastritis


◉ Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually because of
an infection or allergic reaction
Answer: Gastroenteritis


◉ Usually due to primary inflammatory disease such as crohns
disease
Answer: Chronic Gastroenteritis


◉ Commonly due to direct infection such as salmonella from raw
or undercooked chicken or eggs
Answer: Acute Gastroenteritis


◉ Signs & Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, pain,
nausea, and vomiting
Answer: Gastroenteritis


◉ Most common cause of chronic gastritis
Answer: Helicobacter pylori

,◉ Embeds itself in the mucous layer, activating toxins and
enzymes that cause inflammation. Genetic vulnerability and
lifestyle behaviors (smoking and stress) may increase the
susceptibility
Answer: Helicobacter pylori


◉ Other causes of?: Organisms transmitted though food and
water contamination, long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs, excessive alcohol use, severe stress,
autoimmune conditions, and other chronic disease
Answer: Gastritis


◉ Complications of?: Peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and
hemorrhage
Answer: Chronic Gastritis


◉ Manifestations of?: Include indigestion, heartburn, epigastric
pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, and
malaise. Hematemesis and dark, tarry stools can indicate
ulceration and bleeding.
Answer: Gastritis


◉ Chyme periodically backs up from the stomach into the
esophagus. Bile can also back up into the esophagus.
Answer: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

, ◉ These gastric secretions irritate the esophageal mucosa
Answer: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)


◉ Causes of?: certain foods (e.g., chocolate, caffeine, carbonated
beverages, citrus fruit, tomatoes, spicy or fatty foods, and
peppermint), alcohol consumption, nicotine, hiatal hernia, obesity,
pregnancy, certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids, beta
blockers, calcium-channel blockers, and anticholinergics),
nasogastric intubation, and delayed gastric emptying
Answer: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)


◉ Manifestations of?: heartburn, epigastric pain (usually after a
meal or when recombinant), dysphagia, dry cough, laryngitis,
pharyngitis, regurgitation of food, and sensation of a lump in the
throat.
Answer: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)


◉ Complications of?: esophagitis, strictures, ulcerations,
esophageal cancer, and chronic pulmonary disease
Answer: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)


◉ Often confused with angina and may warrant ruling out cardiac
disease
Answer: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)


◉ Lesions affecting the lining of the stomach or duodenum