NUR2392 Exam 2: Modules 4-6 (Questions With
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Lack of proper nutrition.
- causes: inadequate intake, malabsorption, chronic illness.
- S/S: muscular atrophy, weight loss, dry skin, brittle nails.
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1 Gingivitis 2 Malnutrition
3 Non-Modifiable Risk Factors 4 Esophageal Cancer
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Inflammation of the gums, often with redness,
Gingivitis swelling, and bleeding. Typically caused by plaque
buildup and poor hygiene.
, Inflammation of the oral mucosa, frequently due to
Stomatitis infection, medications, or autoimmune disease. May
involve painful ulcers.
A fungal infection from Candida albicans that
appears as creamy white plaques, leaving a red
Oral candidiasis (thrush) base when wiped. Common in
immunocompromised patients or after antibiotic
use.
Chronic backflow of gastric contents into the
esophagus, causing mucosal injury.
- causes: weak or incompetent lower esophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux
sphincter (LES), increased intra-abdominal pressure,
Disease (GERD)
hiatal hernia, and smoking and high-fat diets.
- S/S: pyrosis (heartburn), regurgitation, dysphagia,
chronic cough or hoarseness.
Cancer of the esophagus.
- risk factors: smoking, alcohol, chronic GERD
Esophageal Cancer
(especially Barrett's esophagus), obesity.
- S/S: dysphagia, weight loss, persistent cough.
Open sores in the mucosa of the stomach or
duodenum; caused by disruption of mucosal
defense, allowing acid and pepsin to erode the
Peptic Ulcer Disease
epithelium.
(PUD)
- causes: H. pylori infection, chronic NSAID use,
stress-related mucosal damage.
- two types: gastric and duodenal ulcers.
Ulcers that form in the stomach lining; pain
Gastric Ulcers
worsened with food.
Ulcers that form in the duodenum; pain relieved with
Duodenal Ulcers
food.
Squamous cell carcinomas of the oral and
oropharyngeal cavities.
Oral Cavity and
- risk factors: tobacco, alcohol, HPV.
Oropharyngeal Cancers
- S/S: non-healing mouth sores, dysphagia, weight
loss.
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Practice questions for this set
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Lack of proper nutrition.
- causes: inadequate intake, malabsorption, chronic illness.
- S/S: muscular atrophy, weight loss, dry skin, brittle nails.
Choose an answer
1 Gingivitis 2 Malnutrition
3 Non-Modifiable Risk Factors 4 Esophageal Cancer
Don't know?
Terms in this set (126)
Inflammation of the gums, often with redness,
Gingivitis swelling, and bleeding. Typically caused by plaque
buildup and poor hygiene.
, Inflammation of the oral mucosa, frequently due to
Stomatitis infection, medications, or autoimmune disease. May
involve painful ulcers.
A fungal infection from Candida albicans that
appears as creamy white plaques, leaving a red
Oral candidiasis (thrush) base when wiped. Common in
immunocompromised patients or after antibiotic
use.
Chronic backflow of gastric contents into the
esophagus, causing mucosal injury.
- causes: weak or incompetent lower esophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux
sphincter (LES), increased intra-abdominal pressure,
Disease (GERD)
hiatal hernia, and smoking and high-fat diets.
- S/S: pyrosis (heartburn), regurgitation, dysphagia,
chronic cough or hoarseness.
Cancer of the esophagus.
- risk factors: smoking, alcohol, chronic GERD
Esophageal Cancer
(especially Barrett's esophagus), obesity.
- S/S: dysphagia, weight loss, persistent cough.
Open sores in the mucosa of the stomach or
duodenum; caused by disruption of mucosal
defense, allowing acid and pepsin to erode the
Peptic Ulcer Disease
epithelium.
(PUD)
- causes: H. pylori infection, chronic NSAID use,
stress-related mucosal damage.
- two types: gastric and duodenal ulcers.
Ulcers that form in the stomach lining; pain
Gastric Ulcers
worsened with food.
Ulcers that form in the duodenum; pain relieved with
Duodenal Ulcers
food.
Squamous cell carcinomas of the oral and
oropharyngeal cavities.
Oral Cavity and
- risk factors: tobacco, alcohol, HPV.
Oropharyngeal Cancers
- S/S: non-healing mouth sores, dysphagia, weight
loss.
