NUR 2063 Test Two - Answer Inflammation of the s 2. Causes of Gastr...

NUR 2063 Test Two

• What are signs and symptoms of gastritis

Answer Inflammation of the s

• Causes of Gastritis

Answer

• Signs and symptoms of gastritis

Answer Acute

• Abdominal discomfort
• Anorexia/Nausea/Vomiting
• Headache
• Hiccupping Chronic
• Anorexia/Nausea/Vomiting
• Belching
• Heartburn after eating
• Sour taste in mouth
• Vitamin B12 deficiency 1 / 2

• Peptic Ulcer Disease

Answer A break or ulceration in the protective muc the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum

• what is the role of H. pylori in PUD?

Answer

• pylori is the key to forming the ulcer's and 60% have a H. pylori infection.

• What is GERD?

Answer Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Flow of gastric secretions up into esophagus. Weakened lower esophageal pressure or increased intraabdominal pressure

• What causes GERD?

Answer decrease in lower esphogeal sphincter tone. pregnancy due to increase pressure.

• What are the complications to GERD?

Answer reflux --> esophagitis -- esophagus --> cancer and stricture formation

• Sign's and symptoms of PUD?

> barrett's

Answer Epigastric burning pain, aching pain, usually 2-3 hrs after meals, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, wt. loss

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