A type of bacteria that enters and lives in the
digestive tract.
What can H. pylori cause?
Ulcers in the lining of the stomach or upper
small intestine.
What is a complication of H. pylori infection?
Inflammation of the stomach lining
(gastritis).
What is a serious complication associated
with H. pylori?
Stomach cancer.
What is a common symptom of H. pylori
infection?
Abdominal pain.
What is another symptom of H. pylori
infection?
Nausea.
What symptom might indicate a severe H.
pylori infection?
Dark red or black stool.
How can H. pylori be transmitted?
,Through contaminated food or water.
What is a risk factor for H. pylori infection?
Living with someone infected with H. pylori.
What is a common treatment for H. pylori?
Antibiotics.
Name an antibiotic used to treat H. pylori.
Amoxicillin.
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What are the types of ocular injuries?
Chemical Burns, Trauma, Foreign Body, Thermal
Burns
What are the types of chemical burns in ocular
injuries?
Acid and Alkaline
What types of trauma can cause ocular injuries?
Blunt and Penetrating
What materials can be considered foreign bodies in
ocular injuries?
Ceramics, Metal, Wood, Glass, Plastic
,What are the assessment findings for ocular
injuries?
Abnormal or Decreased Vision, Abnormal IOP,
Absent Eye Movements, Blood in anterior chamber,
Fluid drainage, Pain, Photophobia, Prolapsed Globe,
Diffused or Localized Redness, Swelling, Tearing,
Visible Field Defect
What is the initial intervention for ocular injuries?
Determine Mechanism of Injury, Ensure ABCs,
Assess for other injury, Assess for chemical
exposure
What should be done immediately for chemical
exposure in ocular injuries?
Begin irrigation immediately with sterile saline or
water
What should you not do while managing an ocular
injury?
Do not put pressure on the eye, Do not give food or
fluids
What position should the head of the bed be in for
a patient with an ocular injury?
Elevate HOB 45°
What ongoing monitoring should be done for a
patient with an ocular injury?
, Reassure patient, Monitor Pain, Anticipate surgical
repair
What should you tell a patient with an ocular injury
regarding coughing?
DO NOT ENCOURAGE COUGHING
What can be offered to a patient with an ocular
injury to reduce strain?
Offer stool softeners
What is glaucoma?
A group of disorders characterized by increased
intraocular pressure (IOP) and its consequences.
What are the consequences of glaucoma?
Optic nerve atrophy and peripheral visual field loss.
What is Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)?
The most common type of glaucoma caused by
aqueous humor overproduction or decreased
outflow, leading to increased IOP.
What are the signs and symptoms of Primary
Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)?
Gradual and unnoticed loss of peripheral vision,
mild aching in eyes, and headaches.
What is Closed-Angle Glaucoma (ACG)?