MNT II Exam 2 GERD And Gastroparesis Questions And Answers Rates A+
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MNT II Exam 2 GERD And Gastroparesis Questions And Answers Rates A+
Which medications assist with nausea and vomiting for gastroparesis?
antiemetics
Which medications improve gastric emptying time for gastroparesis?
- metoclopramide
- domperidone
- erythromycin
How does meal volume affect ga...
MNT II Exam 2 GERD And Gastroparesis Questions
And Answers Rates A+
Which medications assist with nausea and vomiting for gastroparesis?
antiemetics
Which medications improve gastric emptying time for gastroparesis?
- metoclopramide
- domperidone
- erythromycin
How does meal volume affect gastric emptying?
large meals lead to 'full' feeling and increase nausea/vomiting
How does fiber affect gastric emptying?
bezoar formation
What is a bezoar formation?
solid mass of fibrous indigestible material
How does fat affect gastric emptying?
requires more energy to leave the stomach
Are liquids or solids preferred for gastroparesis?
liquids
How many meals should be recommended?
5-6 smaller meals
What should you avoid for gastroparesis?
- laying down
- carbonated beverages
- avoid high fiber foods/supps
What other MNT recommendations should be used for gastroparesis?
- chew foods well
- use liquids
- low fat
- modular supps or liquid high-calorie supps to meet nutritional needs
What is the implication for nutrition support?
severe cases of gastroparesis
, Where should the tube feeding be placed?
post-pyloric
What is GERD?
symptoms or complications resulting from refluxed stomach contents into the esophagus or beyond
What is the difference between GER and GERD?
GERD occurs >2-3X/wk. longer than 3 weeks, GER is occasional
How much of the US population is affected by GERD?
20%
Other names for GERD:
- acid reflux
- heartburn
- acid regurgitation
- acid indigestion
- reflux
What factors contribute to GERD?
- increased secretion of gastrin, estrogen, progesterone
- obesity
- scleroderma
- hiatal hernia
- pregnancy
- smoking
- certain medications
- specific foods
What is scleroderma?
hardening of connective tissue, blood vessels, and internal organs
Which medications contribute to GERD?
dopamine, morphine, theophylline
What is a hiatal hernia?
stomach passes through muscle at base of diaphragm
Symptoms of GERD include:
- dysphagia
- heartburn
- increased salivation
- belching
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