Antiulcer meds Flashcards
a broad term for an ulcer or erosion that occurs in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
peptic ulcer
stomach pH of what
2 to 5
a thick viscous mucous material that provides a barrier between the mucosal lining and acidic gastric secretions
gastric mucosal barrier
occurs from reflux of acid
esophageal ulcer
occurs from breakdown of the GMB
gastric ulcer
caused by hypersecretion of acid from the stomach
duodenal ulcer
classic symptom of peptic ulcer
gnawing, aching pain
pain from gastric ulcer
30 min to 1.5 hours after eating
pain from duodenal ulcer
2 to 3 hours after eating
how long does ulcer healing take
1 to 2 months
predisposing factors for PUD
- mechanical disturbances
- genetic influences
- environmental influences
- H pylori
- drugs
usually follows a critical situation such as extensive trauma, such as burns, or major surgery
stress ulcer
gram-negative bacillus that is linked with development of peptic ulcer
H pylori
how to diagnose H pylori
endoscopy and biopsy, urea breath test, blood test
what therapy for H pylori
MOC
for quad therapy use an H2 blocker for ____ weeks
6