Ch. 29 Disorders of GI Function Flashcards
What are the most common GI congenital abnormalities?
Esophageal atresia and TEF
What are manifestations of Esophageal atresia and TEF?
- Frothing and bubbling at the mouth
- Episodes of coughing
- Cyanosis
- Respiratory Distress
What are interventions for Esophageal atresia and TEF?
- NPO
- Surgery
- Temporary goal with G-tube
Difficulty swallowing is called what?
Dysphagia
What are manifestations of dysphagia?
- Choking
- Coughing
What are interventions for dysphagia?
- Involve multidisciplinary team
- Mechanical dilation/surgery
What are longitudinal tears in the esophagus at the esophogastric junction called?
Tears- Mallory Weiss Syndrome
Mallory Weiss Syndrome is caused by what?
Chronic Alcoholism after severe retching/vomiting
What are manifestations of Mallory Weiss Syndrome?
- Abdominal Pain
- GI bleeding (large amount at a time)
A protrusion or herniation of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm is called what?
Hiatal Hernia (“annoying”)
How are hiatal hernias treated?
Medication or surgery
What are manifestations of GERD?
- Heartburn
- Chest pain
- Belching
What should be done when eating as an intervention for GERD?
- Eat small meals
- Sit up after eating
- Avoid fatty foods
Is losing weight an intervention for GERD?
Yes
What medication interventions can help with GERD?
- Antacids
- Histamine 2 receptor blocking antagonists
- Proton pump inhibitors
What are complications of GERD?
- Persistant reflux
- Barrett’s esophagus
A self-limiting disorder that causes inflammation of the gastric mucosa is what?
Gastritis
What are the causes of gastritis?
- NSAIDs
- Alcohol
- Bacterial Toxins
- H. Pylori
What are manifestations of gastritis?
- Asymptomatic
- Nausea
- Abdominal Pain
What are gastritis interventions?
- Antacids
- Antibiotics (H. pylori)
- Proton pump inhibitors
Helicobacter pylori gastritis has a prevalence in more than 50% of American adults older than 50 years and is believed to be caused by a previous infection when the patient was younger. What can H.pylori cause?
Gastric atrophy
What does PUD stand for?
Peptic Ulcer Disease
What are the most common forms of PUD?
-Duodenal and gastic ulcers
What risk factors are there for developing PUD?
- H. pylori
- Use of aspirin
What are the manifestations of PUD?
- **Pain in relieved by food or antacids
- Burning, gnawing, and cramp like pain when stomach is empty
What are interventions for PUD?
- Antacids
- H2 receptor antagonists
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Avoid ASA and NSAIDs