Rasmussen Patho Final Exam. All Questions with elaborations. Latest 2022

What is Gastritis/Acute Gastritis? - Ans-Inflammation of the stomach lining. Causes include ingestion of alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDs; can also be caused by a virus, bacteria, an autoimmune disorder Treatment: Remove the offending agent! Chronic Gastritis - Ans-*H.Pylori is almost always a factor Causes: Person-to-Person, Fecal/Oral, Reservoir in water sources Complications: PUD, Atrophic Gastritis, Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Mucosal Lymphoma, Decreased Acid, and Intrinsic Factor PUD - Peptic Ulcer Disease - Ans-Disorders of the upper GI Tract caused by the action of Acid and Pepsin. Injury to the mucosa of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Causes: *H.Pylori (HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS), NSAIDs, Stress, Smoking, and Genetics Clinical Manifestations: Epigastric burning pain (relieved by food intake or antacids) Complications: GI Bleeding and Perforation Tx: Sulcralfate, PPIs, Avoid caffeine and alcohol PUD - Ulcer Types: MOST COMMON - Ans-Gastric Ulcer: Pain occurs on an empty stomach; may present soon after a meal Duodenal Ulcer: Pain 2-3 hours after meal; relieved by food intake Ulcerative Colitis (IBD - Inflammatory Bowel Disease) - Ans-Chronic inflammation of the mucosa - rectal and colon - leading to large ulcers Complications: *Bloody Diarrhea, Lower abdominal pain; *Exacerbations and Remissions Treatment: Corticosteroids, Broad Spectrum Antibiotics