Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 2 Questions
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Inflammation of the stomach's Gastritis
mucosal lining (may involve the
entire stomach or a region)
_________Can be a mild, transient Acute Gastritis
irritation, or it cab be a severe
ulceration with hemorrhage
_________ Usually develops suddenly Acute Gastritis
and is likely to be accompanied by
nausea and epigastric pain
_________ Gastritis develops gradually. Chronic Gastritis
Gastritis can be further categorized Chronic Gastritis
as erosive or nonerosive
Symptoms of: Anorexia, nausea & Acute Gastritis
vomiting, postprandial discomfort,
and hematemesis.
,Symptoms of: May be asymptomatic, Chronic Gastritis
but usually accompanied by a dull
epigastric pain and a sensation of
fullness after minimal intake.
Inflammation of the stomach and Gastroenteritis
intestines, usually because of an
infection or allergic reaction
Usually due to primary inflammatory Chronic Gastroenteritis
disease such as crohns disease
Commonly due to direct infection Acute Gastroenteritis
such as salmonella from raw or
undercooked chicken or eggs
Signs & Symptoms: Diarrhea, Gastroenteritis
abdominal discomfort, pain, nausea,
and vomiting
Most common cause of chronic Helicobacter pylori
gastritis
Embeds itself in the mucous layer, Helicobacter pylori
activating toxins and enzymes that
cause inflammation. Genetic
vulnerability and lifestyle behaviors
(smoking and stress) may increase
the susceptibility
, Other causes of?: Organisms Gastritis
transmitted though food and water
contamination, long-term use of
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs, excessive alcohol use, severe
stress, autoimmune conditions, and
other chronic disease
Complications of?: Peptic ulcers, Chronic Gastritis
gastric cancer, and hemorrhage
Manifestations of?: Include Gastritis
indigestion, heartburn, epigastric
pain, abdominal cramping, nausea,
vomiting, anorexia, fever, and
malaise. Hematemesis and dark, tarry
stools can indicate ulceration and
bleeding.
Chyme periodically backs up from GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
the stomach into the esophagus. Bile
can also back up into the esophagus.
These gastric secretions irritate the GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
esophageal mucosa
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Inflammation of the stomach's Gastritis
mucosal lining (may involve the
entire stomach or a region)
_________Can be a mild, transient Acute Gastritis
irritation, or it cab be a severe
ulceration with hemorrhage
_________ Usually develops suddenly Acute Gastritis
and is likely to be accompanied by
nausea and epigastric pain
_________ Gastritis develops gradually. Chronic Gastritis
Gastritis can be further categorized Chronic Gastritis
as erosive or nonerosive
Symptoms of: Anorexia, nausea & Acute Gastritis
vomiting, postprandial discomfort,
and hematemesis.
,Symptoms of: May be asymptomatic, Chronic Gastritis
but usually accompanied by a dull
epigastric pain and a sensation of
fullness after minimal intake.
Inflammation of the stomach and Gastroenteritis
intestines, usually because of an
infection or allergic reaction
Usually due to primary inflammatory Chronic Gastroenteritis
disease such as crohns disease
Commonly due to direct infection Acute Gastroenteritis
such as salmonella from raw or
undercooked chicken or eggs
Signs & Symptoms: Diarrhea, Gastroenteritis
abdominal discomfort, pain, nausea,
and vomiting
Most common cause of chronic Helicobacter pylori
gastritis
Embeds itself in the mucous layer, Helicobacter pylori
activating toxins and enzymes that
cause inflammation. Genetic
vulnerability and lifestyle behaviors
(smoking and stress) may increase
the susceptibility
, Other causes of?: Organisms Gastritis
transmitted though food and water
contamination, long-term use of
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs, excessive alcohol use, severe
stress, autoimmune conditions, and
other chronic disease
Complications of?: Peptic ulcers, Chronic Gastritis
gastric cancer, and hemorrhage
Manifestations of?: Include Gastritis
indigestion, heartburn, epigastric
pain, abdominal cramping, nausea,
vomiting, anorexia, fever, and
malaise. Hematemesis and dark, tarry
stools can indicate ulceration and
bleeding.
Chyme periodically backs up from GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
the stomach into the esophagus. Bile
can also back up into the esophagus.
These gastric secretions irritate the GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
esophageal mucosa
