Nursing 3100 UCONN Final EXAM
4 functions of the stomach that may become impaired as a consequence of long-term
antacid and/or H-2 blocker use - ANS-B12 absorption is altered because intrinsic factor
of alternating of pH of stomach
Basic digestion of proteins
Enteric coating breakdown in alkaline environment
Disrupts drug absorption/metabolism
H2 blockers block histamine receptors and stop stomach from secreting acid
Etiology of Gastricl ulcers - ANS-Normal amounts of acid secreted
decreased synthesis of mucosal prostaglandins
weak pyloric sphincter
--reflux of alkaline duodenal contents
helicobacter pylori
exogenous - ANS-synthesized outside of the body
Four classes of antiemetic agents: - ANS-Anticholinergic
Antihistamine
Dopamine receptor blockers
Serotonin receptor blockers
How can Cirrhosis result in gallstones? - ANS-Cirrhosis is damage to the liver due to
alchololism
alcohol is high in fat
impaired liver will cause pigmented gallstones
How could sue with hyponatremia be treated? - ANS-water restriction and increased
sodium intake
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