NR-576 Differential Diagnosis in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
Final Exam (Newly Updated)
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Non ulcer dyspepsia
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called functional dyspepsia characterized by indigestion with no obvious cause
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Chronic Gastritis
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inflammation of inner lining of stomach secondary to mucosal injury usually asymptomatic but may manifest as epigastric pain, heartburn, N/V and anorexia and weight loss
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Esophageal cancer
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malignant cells with in esophagus. s/s can include heartburn dysphagia.
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Esophageal spasm/stricture
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abnormal narrowing of the esophageal lumen, dysphagia is common s/s
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Cholecystitis
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inflammation of gall bladder characterized by abd pain n/v and fever
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Hiatal hernia
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prolapsed portion of stomach through diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus, heart burn common s/s
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IBS
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chronic disorder results from disordered sensation or abnormal function of small intestine and large intestine. Although not associated with serious medical consequences it does significant impact individual quality of life.
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Risk factors for IBS
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female 35-50yrs, family hx, trauma, stress, emotional, small intestine bacterial overgrowth.
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Characteristics of IBS
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alteration in bowel habits, abd pain with diarrhea with or without constipation. or painless diarrhea
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