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NUR 354 Exam 4 Questions and Answers
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NUR 354 Exam 4 Questions andAnswers
gastritis - Answer-inflammation of the gastric mucosa
gastritis pathophysiology - Answer-breakdown in the gastric mucosal barrier due to:
meds, diet, microorganisms, environment, or pathophysiologic conditions
gastritis clinical manifestations - Answer-anorexia, N/V, epigastric tenderness, feeling of
fullness, hemorrhage
peptic ulcer disease - Answer-erosion of GI mucosal lining; imbalance between gastric
acid secretion and gastroduodenal defense mechanisms
peptic ulcer disease etiology - Answer-H pylori infection, NSAIDs, smoking, alcohol,
major illness/injury
the majority of ulcers are - Answer-duodenal
gastric ulcer pain - Answer-high epigastrum; about 1 hr after meals; food worsens pain;
may be relieved by vomiting
duodenal ulcer pain - Answer-midepigastrum; night pain common; 2-4 hour after meals
and at night; may be relieved by antacids or food
ulcer alarm features - Answer-bleeding and/or anemia, sudden onset severe abd pain;
rigid board-like abd; projectile vomiting
ulcer complications - Answer-hemorrhage, perforation, gastric outlet obstruction
most common complication - Answer-hemorrhage
most lethal complication - Answer-perforation
proton pump inhibitors - Answer-dec acid secretion
PPI benefits - Answer-more effective than H2R blockers; longer effect
PPIs end in - Answer-prazole
histamine 2 receptor blockers - Answer-dec acid secretion
H2Rs can last - Answer-up to 12 hours
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