Mucosal healing - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) - refers to a group of upper gastrointestinal (GI) disorders characterized by varying degrees of erosion of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. Severe ulcers can be complicated by hemorrhage and perforation. can develop in any region exposed to acid and pepsin, ulceration is most common in the lesser curvature of the stomach and the duodenum. Most cases of PUD are caused by - Helicobacter pylori and eradication of this bacterium not only promotes healing...

Antacid families - - Aluminum compounds - Magnesium compounds - Calcium compounds - Sodium compounds Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) - - Formulated with atropine to discourage abuse - Opioid used only for diarrhea - High doses can elicit typical morphine-like subjective responses Do antacids alter systemic pH? - Except for sodium bicarbonate, *antacids do not alter systemic pH* Evaluation of therapy - - Monitor for relief of pain - Radiologic or endoscopic examination of ulcer site - H. pylor...

Peptic Ulcer Disease Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers peptic ulcer disease - answera group of upper GI disorders characterized by varying degrees of erosion of the gut wall •Name two complications of PUD - answerhemorrhage and perforation •Name two locations where peptic ulcers are most common - answerlesser curvature of the stomach and duodenum •When do peptic ulcers develop? - answerwhen there is an imbalance between mucosal defensive factors and aggressive factors. •N...

Peptic Ulcer Disease Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers peptic ulcer disease - answera group of upper GI disorders characterized by varying degrees of erosion of the gut wall •Name two complications of PUD - answerhemorrhage and perforation •Name two locations where peptic ulcers are most common - answerlesser curvature of the stomach and duodenum •When do peptic ulcers develop? - answerwhen there is an imbalance between mucosal defensive factors and aggressive factors. •N...

Partial thickness burn - a burn in which the first layer of skin (epidermis) is burned through and the dermis (second layer) is damaged. Burns of this type cause reddening, blistering, and a mottled appearence. (Also called second-degree burn). Full thickness burn - a burn involving destruction of the entire skin; extends into subcutaneous fat, muscle, or bone and often causes severe scarring; commonly called a third-degree burn Atopic dermatitis - Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, a...

NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Focused on Chapter 18,20,21 & 48 Exam Review Questions With Distinction level Marking scheme updated 2024/2025 S&S, Clinical Course & Prognosis - Ulcers caused by NSAID's - correct answer S&S: Uncomplicated vs complicated 1. UNCOMPLICATED - mild epigastric pain 2. COMPLICATED - GI complications such as bleeding (melena, hematemesis, or occult), obstruction, or perforation. Early satiety, N/V, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Clinical Course: 1. Choice...

PC 705 Module 3 Exam - Gastrointestinal, Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Disorders What is GERD? -gastroesophageal reflux disease -reflux of acid & pepsin or bile salts from the stomach to the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter What does GERD mostly contribute to? Esophagitis What are the risk factors for GERD? -obesity (increases intraabdominal pressure) -hiatal hernia (increases intrabdominal pressure) -drugs that may relax the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) Pathogenesis of ...

*Question:*A patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is taking magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia). Which outcome should a nurse expect if the medication is achieving the desired therapeutic effect? A. Neutralized gastric acid B. Reduced stomach motility C. Increased barrier to pepsin D. Reduced duodenal pH - Correct answer: *A* Antacids work by neutralizing, absorbing, or buffering gastric acid, which raises the gastric pH above 5. For patients with GERD, antacids can ...

Antacids - -Act to neutralize or reduce the acidity of the gastric contents -increase gastric pH -Relieves symptoms but does NOT promote healing -Antacids interfere with other medications Histamine H2-receptor antagonists - -Reduce gastric acid secretion by blocking the action of histamine at the H2 receptors in the stomach, thereby displacing histamine from receptor binding sites -This Inhibits gastric acid secretion and they become rapidly absorbed -Creates a more alkaline environment ...

NUR 529 Exam 3 Questions And Revised Correct Answers What is the gut microflora? - Answer -A diverse bacterial community in the gut. What are the major functions of the gut microflora? - Answer -Metabolic activities, trophic effects, and protection against pathogens. Why do the stomach and small intestine contain only a few species of bacteria? - Answer -Due to acidic and propulsive luminal contents. What factors influence the colonization of the GI tract? - Answer -Passage through b...