Acute gastritis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 283: Pathophysiology Final Exam Review Questions With Complete SolutionsUTI or Acute Cystitis - cloudy urine - caused by E. coli Pancreatitis is caused by: - gallstones (bile duct disorder) - alcohol Rickets - a term used for osteomalacia in CHILDREN - usually due to inadequate or lack of Vitamin D Appendicitis - pain in the lower right quadrant (LRQ) Peptic Ulcer (Gastric) - occult blood in stool - coffee-ground vomitus (coffee grains in the vomit) Sprain - a torn ligament A...

Midterm Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain Q: Asthma Attack Answer: -An asthma attack is the sudden narrowing of the airways in re- sponse to a trigger. Asthma attack triggers can include airborne irritants, respiratory illness, or strenuous exercise. -During an asthma attack, airway muscles tighten, the airways swell and inflame, and excess mucus is produced. ...

1. Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stom- ach or a region): Gastritis 2. Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage: Acute Gastritis 3. Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain: Acute Gastritis 4. Gastritis develops gradually.: Chronic Gastritis 5. Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive: Chronic Gas- tritis 6. Symptoms of: Anorexia, naus...

Midterm Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (2024/ 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain Q: Main difference between gastritis and PUD Answer: Gastritis can progress to PUD when the inflammation of the stomach wall causes an irritation in the lining of the stomach. Irritation can lead to formation of an ulcer. Often preceded by H. pylori infection. Both diseases aggravated by NSAIDs and caf- feine, and lessened ...

Know the Etiology, Signs/Symptoms, Diagnosis/Diagnostics, Clinical Manifestation,Risks, Treatment and Complications for the following: ▪ Gastritis Gastritis – inflammation of the stomach lining Acute Gastritis – (just acquired) ingestion of toxins, alcohol, aspirin or other irritatingsubstances Chronic- 2 months to become chronic Triggers of Gastritis: Alcohol, caffeine, autoimmune disease, viral or bacteriaChronic Gastritis: H Pylori is always a factor H Pylori goes very deep i...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

Lifestyle changes for GERD - Eat 4 to 6 small meals a day. Limit/eliminate fatty foods, coffee, tea, cola, chocolate. Reduce spicy foods Limit alcohol/tobacco Do not eat/snack 2 to 3 hours before bed Post op care for pt having Stretta Procedure (hernia repair) - Remain on clear liquids for 24 hours Post op day 2: consume soft diet Avoid NSAIDS/Aspirin for 10 days Use proton pump inhibitors (protonix), use liquid meds No NG tubes for at least 1 month Key features of sliding hiatal h...

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - CORRECT ANSWER Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWER Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain - CORRECT ANSWER Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be...

What is Gastritis/Acute Gastritis? - THE CORRECT ANSWER IS Inflammation of the stomach lining. Causes include ingestion of alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDs; can also be caused by a virus, bacteria, an autoimmune disorder Treatment: Remove the offending agent! Chronic Gastritis - THE CORRECT ANSWER IS *H.Pylori is almost always a factor Causes: Person-to-Person, Fecal/Oral, Reservoir in water sources Complications: PUD, Atrophic Gastritis, Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Mucosal Lymphoma, Decreased Acid,...

Acute Gastritis etiology - Infection-induced Usually due to H. Pylori -Drug-induced - E.g., nsaids, steroids, some chemotherapeutic drugs, alcohol, and iron supplements - Ulcerohemorrhagic - Occurs with critical illness; due to physiologic stress and ischemic changes caused by shock, hypotension, or release of vasoactive substances Acute Gastritis Pathogenesis -Acute imbalance between mucosal injury and repair mechanisms -Development of mucosal hyperemia and erosive changes with histologic pres...