Acute Gastritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is acute hemorrhagic erosive gastritis characterized by?
A
Mucosal necrosis
2
Q
What do all forms of acute hemorrhagic gastritis do?
A
Break down the mucosal barrier permitting acid-induced injury
3
Q
What is the name of the stress ulcers and erosions that occur in severely burned persons?
A
Curling ulcer
4
Q
What is the name of the ulcer that occurs with CNS trauma?
A
Cushing ulcer
5
Q
What is the pathogenesis of Cushing ulcers?
A
Upon CNS injury, vagal tone increases causing increased acid secretion
6
Q
How do corticosteroids and aspirin lead to ulcers?
A
Decrease mucus production
7
Q
How can prostaglandins deficiency lead to ulcers?
A
Decrease mucosal resistance to gastric content
8
Q
How can chemoTx agents lead to ulcers?
A
Decrease ability of gastric epithelium to renew itself
