Exam 2:NUR 2063 Exam 2:Exam 2 V1 Essentials of Pathophysiology: 100% Verified Questions & Answers: Guaranteed A+ Score Solution
What is gastritis? Answer: Inflammation of the stomach lining. The lining will be red and inflamed and irritated Question: What are the causes of gastritis? Answer: Ingestion of irritating substances such a alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDS, viruses and bacteria Question: What is GERD? Answer: the back flow of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. The inflammation occurs from the reflex of highly acidic stomach acid that comes up. Question: What are the causes of GERD? Answer:Any condition or agent that alters closure of the lower esophageal sphincter or increases in abdominal pressure, fatty food, caffeine, large amounts of alcohol, smoking, pregnancy and anatomical features like hiatal hernia
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