Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam2
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Nursing Rasmussen
sInflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or
a region) - ANSWER>>Gastritis
_________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with
hemorrhage - ANSWER>>Acute Gastritis
_________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea
and epigastric pain - ANSWER>>Acute Gastritis
_________ Gastritis develops gradually. - ANSWER>>Chronic Gastritis
Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive - ANSWER>>Chronic
Gastritis
Symptoms of: Anorexia, nausea & vomiting, postprandial discomfort, and
hematemesis. - ANSWER>>Acute Gastritis
Symptoms of: May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric
pain and a sensation of fullness after minimal intake. - ANSWER>>Chronic
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually because of an infection or
allergic reaction - ANSWER>>Gastroenteritis
Usually due to primary inflammatory disease such as crohns disease -
ANSWER>>Chronic Gastroenteritis
,Commonly due to direct infection such as salmonella from raw or undercooked
chicken or eggs - ANSWER>>Acute Gastroenteritis
Signs & Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, pain, nausea, and vomiting -
ANSWER>>Gastroenteritis
Most common cause of chronic gastritis - ANSWER>>Helicobacter pylori
Embeds itself in the mucous layer, activating toxins and enzymes that cause
inflammation. Genetic vulnerability and lifestyle behaviors (smoking and stress)
may increase the susceptibility - ANSWER>>Helicobacter pylori
Other causes of?: Organisms 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 -
ANSWER>>Gastritis
Complications of?: Peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and hemorrhage -
ANSWER>>Chronic Gastritis
Manifestations of?: Include indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal
cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, and malaise. Hematemesis and dark,
tarry stools can indicate ulceration and bleeding. - ANSWER>>Gastritis
Chyme periodically backs up from the stomach into the esophagus. Bile can also
back up into the esophagus. - ANSWER>>GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
These gastric secretions irritate the esophageal mucosa - ANSWER>>GERD
(Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Causes of?: certain foods (e.g., chocolate, caffeine, carbonated beverages, citrus
fruit, tomatoes, spicy or fatty foods, and peppermint), alcohol consumption,
, nicotine, hiatal hernia, obesity, pregnancy, certain medications (e.g.,
corticosteroids, beta blockers, calcium-channel blockers, and anticholinergics),
nasogastric intubation, and delayed gastric emptying - ANSWER>>GERD
(Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Manifestations of?: heartburn, epigastric pain (usually after a meal or when
recombinant), dysphagia, dry cough, laryngitis, pharyngitis, regurgitation of food,
and sensation of a lump in the throat. - ANSWER>>GERD (Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease)
Complications of?: esophagitis, strictures, ulcerations, esophageal cancer, and
chronic pulmonary disease - ANSWER>>GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Often confused with angina and may warrant ruling out cardiac disease -
ANSWER>>GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Lesions affecting the lining of the stomach or duodenum - ANSWER>>Peptic Ulcer
Disease (PUD)
Risk factors of?: being male, advancing age, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
use (NSAIDs), H. pylori infections, certain gastric tumors, and those for GERD. -
ANSWER>>Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Vary in severity from superficial erosions to complete penetration through the GI
tract wall. Develops because of an imbalance between destructive forces and
protective mechanisms - ANSWER>>Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Types of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) - ANSWER>>Duodenal Ulcers
Gastric Ulcers
Stress Ulcers
239Questions and Answers all answers
100%(Latest 2024 ) Graded A+ Best Exam For
Nursing Rasmussen
sInflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or
a region) - ANSWER>>Gastritis
_________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with
hemorrhage - ANSWER>>Acute Gastritis
_________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea
and epigastric pain - ANSWER>>Acute Gastritis
_________ Gastritis develops gradually. - ANSWER>>Chronic Gastritis
Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive - ANSWER>>Chronic
Gastritis
Symptoms of: Anorexia, nausea & vomiting, postprandial discomfort, and
hematemesis. - ANSWER>>Acute Gastritis
Symptoms of: May be asymptomatic, but usually accompanied by a dull epigastric
pain and a sensation of fullness after minimal intake. - ANSWER>>Chronic
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually because of an infection or
allergic reaction - ANSWER>>Gastroenteritis
Usually due to primary inflammatory disease such as crohns disease -
ANSWER>>Chronic Gastroenteritis
,Commonly due to direct infection such as salmonella from raw or undercooked
chicken or eggs - ANSWER>>Acute Gastroenteritis
Signs & Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, pain, nausea, and vomiting -
ANSWER>>Gastroenteritis
Most common cause of chronic gastritis - ANSWER>>Helicobacter pylori
Embeds itself in the mucous layer, activating toxins and enzymes that cause
inflammation. Genetic vulnerability and lifestyle behaviors (smoking and stress)
may increase the susceptibility - ANSWER>>Helicobacter pylori
Other causes of?: Organisms 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 -
ANSWER>>Gastritis
Complications of?: Peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and hemorrhage -
ANSWER>>Chronic Gastritis
Manifestations of?: Include indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal
cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, and malaise. Hematemesis and dark,
tarry stools can indicate ulceration and bleeding. - ANSWER>>Gastritis
Chyme periodically backs up from the stomach into the esophagus. Bile can also
back up into the esophagus. - ANSWER>>GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
These gastric secretions irritate the esophageal mucosa - ANSWER>>GERD
(Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Causes of?: certain foods (e.g., chocolate, caffeine, carbonated beverages, citrus
fruit, tomatoes, spicy or fatty foods, and peppermint), alcohol consumption,
, nicotine, hiatal hernia, obesity, pregnancy, certain medications (e.g.,
corticosteroids, beta blockers, calcium-channel blockers, and anticholinergics),
nasogastric intubation, and delayed gastric emptying - ANSWER>>GERD
(Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Manifestations of?: heartburn, epigastric pain (usually after a meal or when
recombinant), dysphagia, dry cough, laryngitis, pharyngitis, regurgitation of food,
and sensation of a lump in the throat. - ANSWER>>GERD (Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease)
Complications of?: esophagitis, strictures, ulcerations, esophageal cancer, and
chronic pulmonary disease - ANSWER>>GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Often confused with angina and may warrant ruling out cardiac disease -
ANSWER>>GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Lesions affecting the lining of the stomach or duodenum - ANSWER>>Peptic Ulcer
Disease (PUD)
Risk factors of?: being male, advancing age, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
use (NSAIDs), H. pylori infections, certain gastric tumors, and those for GERD. -
ANSWER>>Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Vary in severity from superficial erosions to complete penetration through the GI
tract wall. Develops because of an imbalance between destructive forces and
protective mechanisms - ANSWER>>Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Types of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) - ANSWER>>Duodenal Ulcers
Gastric Ulcers
Stress Ulcers
