NR 283 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM CONCEPT REVIEW CHAMBERLAIN
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Final Exam Concept Review Pathophysiology
Gastrointestinal Chapter 17
Hiatal Hernia: causes, Signs and Symptoms
• Patho: protrusion or herniation of the upper stomach through the diaphragm
• Causes: short esophagus, trauma, weak muscles, increased abdominal pressure
• Signs/symptoms: heartburn or pyrosis, frequent belching, increased discomfort when lying down, substernal pain that may radiate to shoulder and jaw
Gastritis: Acute vs. Chronic, Signs and Symptoms
• Acute: caused by injury to mucosal lining by microorganisms (e-coli), allergies, alcohol, aspirin, corrosive substances, radiation or chemo, increase risk of cancer
• Chronic: H-pylori, NSAIDS, alcohol, tobacco
• S/S: anorexia, nausea, vomiting, hematemesis (vomiting of blood), abdominal pain
Peptic Ulcer Disease: Cause, Signs and Symptoms, location
• Duodunal pectic ulcer is the most common due to high acid and inflammation from bacteria
• Gastric peptic ulcer
• Location: duodenum (#1 place), lower esophagus, stomach
• Causes: H.Pylori, NSAIDS, Zollinger Ellison Syndrome, stress, smoking
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