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Ch 40 (ulcers) & Ch 41 (intestine/rectal disorders) Flashcards

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Pt education for gastritis

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modify diet: refrain from alcohol and irritating foods, avoid NSAIDs
recommend pharm. therapy: PPI (omeprazole), antacid (tums) etc.
chronic: promote rest, reduce stress

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Gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach mucosa (common)
- acute: erosive vs. non erosive
- chronic

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Erosive gastritis

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form of acute gastritis usually caused by local irritants (ex: aspirin, NSAIDS, alcohol)

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Non-erosive gastritis

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Acute form of gastritis that is caused by infection from H. Pylori

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Chronic gastritis

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prolonged inflammation due to irritants or H. Pylori
-may be associated with some AI diseases, diet, medications, substance (alcohol, smoking), or chronic reflux of pancreatic secretions

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Chronic gastritis manifestations

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fatigue, heartburn (pyrosis), belching, sour taste, halitosis, food intolerance (caffeine, spicy or fatty foods)
-may have vitamin deficiency due to malabsorption of B12

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Acute gastritis manifestations

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  • rapid onset of abdominal pain/discomfort, indigestion (dyspepsia), anorexia, nausea, vomiting, hiccups
    -may cause bleeding: vomit, stool (melena- black/tarry stools, or hematochezia- bright red, bloody stools)
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H. Pylori mgmt

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If untreated, could lead to PUD and cancer.
- combo of drugs: PPI, abx, and sometimes bismuth salts

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Peptic Ulcer Disease

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Erosion of mucous membrane forms excavation in the stomach, pylorus, duodenum or esophagus
causes: NSAIDS, H. Pylori

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PUD manifestations

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dull, gnawing pain or burning in the mid-epigastrium or back, sometimes heartburn (pyrosis), bleeding, sour burps

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Gastric ulcer pain

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pain occurs immediately after eating, 30-40% awake with pain at night

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Duodenal ulcer pain

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pain relieved by eating but reoccurs 2-3 hours after; 50-80% awake with pain at night

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PUD complications

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Gastric outlet syndrome
hemorrhage: if large (2000-300mL) usually vomited, if small its usually passed in the stool

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Gastric outlet obstruction syndrome

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any condition that mechanically impeded normal gastric emptying

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Gastric outlet syndrome symptoms

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n/v, constipation, epigastric fullness, anorexia and later weight loss

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Gastric outlet syndrome mgmt

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NG tube to decompress the stomach (output >400 mL indicates obstruction), IV fluids and e-, balloon dilation or surgery

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GI bleed manifestation

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vomit, pain, stool (melena or hematochezia)

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Perforation manifestations

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sudden/severe upper abdominal pain that may be referred to the right shoulder, vomiting and collapse, tender board-like abdomen, symptoms of shock or impending doom

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Perforation

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erosion of ulcer through gastric serosa into peritoneal cavity

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penetration

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erosion of ulcer through gastric serosa into adjacent structures (back and epigastric pain not relieved by medication)

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Abdominal emergency perforation/penetration mgmt

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monitor NG tube, I/O, electrolytes, infection, peritonitis, abdominal pain, bowel tones, distention

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Pharmacology for constipation

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  • Softeners: pull water into colon (ex: docusate- colace)
  • osmotic agent: cleanses colon rapidly (ex: goLYTELY, or polyethylene glycol- PEG)
  • Stimulants: increase peristalsis (ex: senekot or bisacodyl- dulcolax)
  • Bulk forming/fiber: diarrhea and constipation (citrucel- methylcellulose, metamucil- psyllium)
  • saline agent: milk of magnesia
  • Enemas/lubricant (glycerin suppository)
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constipation complications

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<3 BM/week
- decreased cardiac output, fecal impaction, hemorrhoids, fissures, rectal prolapse, megacolon

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fecal incontinence mgmt

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fiber supplementation, loperamide prior to meals, bowel training, pelvic floor training, surgical repair of anal sphincter, skin care

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C-diff
most common HAI induced by prolonged/high dosage of abx use- promoting abnormal growth of dangerous microbe
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C-diff prioritization
stop the spread by instilling precautions, skin care on bottom,
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C-diff mgmt
contact + precautions, bleach wipes to clean, vancomycin or flatly, fecal transplant
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malabsorption manifestations
hallmark: diarrhea or frequent loose or bulky foul smelling stools -steatorrhea: fatty stools -weight loss, anemia, fatigue, anorexia, vitamin deficiency
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common malabsorption diseases
celiac (AI), crohn's, lactose intolerance
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peritonitis
inflammation of the peritoneum- serous membrane lining abdominal cavity and covering the viscera
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Primary peritonitis
spontaneous
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Secondary peritonitis
trauma, ulcer perforates - most common
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Tertiary peritonitis
opportunistic infection (HIV, TB) - most rare
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peritonitis causes
-bacterial or secondary to fungal infection -organisms from GI or female reproductive organs -trauma, surgery, inflammation of surrounding organs (ex: kidneys from dialysis)
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peritonitis manifestations
severe abdominal pain, n/v, anorexia, elevated temp, tachycardia, abdomen distended/rigid/rebound tenderness, aggravated by mvmt, decreased bowel tones
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peritonitis mgmt
- IV fluids, colloids, e- replacement (several liters of isotonic fluids - abx - surgery depending on cause - NG tube for decompression - antiemetics - pain mgmt
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appendicitis
appendix becomes inflamed and edematous and obstructs orifice and bloodflow - becomes ischemic - bacterial overgrowth occurs - gangrene and perforation occurs
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appendicitis manifestations
vague pre-umbilical pain (dull, poorly localized), eventually progressed to sharp RLQ pain - anorexia and nausea - low grade fever - tenderness (at McBurrey's point) - abdominal distention may occur -PAIN MAY DISAPPEAR IF RUPTURED
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appendicitis complications
- gangrene - perforation- occurs 6-24 horus after pain begins, leads to peritonitis these require immediate surgery, IV fluids and abx
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diverticulosis diagnosis
multiple diverticula without inflammation
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Diverticular disease cause
high intra-luminal pressure, low volume, and decreased muscle strength
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diverticulum
saclike herniation of lignin of the bowle that extends through a defect in the muscle layer
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diverticululitis
infection and inflammation of diverticula manifestions: acute onset of mild to severe cramping in LLQ - change in bowel habits, bloating, nausea, fever, leukocytosis
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Diverticular disease complications
abscess formation, bleeding, peritonitis, rectal bleeding, fistula formation, scarring
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Obstruction prioritization
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mechanical obstruction
caused from pressure on the intestinal wall preventing normal flow of intestinal contents
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Functional/paralytic obstruction
(paralytic ileus)- the intestinal musculature can't propel the contents along
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s/s of obstruction
crampy, colicky wavelike abd. pain, n/v, bloating, inability to pass gas, abdominal distention, loss of appetite, maybe diarrhea
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Obstruction mgmt
decompression of bowel (NG), fluid replacement, NPO, serial X-rays, surgery
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Ulcerative Colitis
mucosa of the colon becomes diffusely ulcerated and inflamed (exacerbations and remissions are common)
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Ulcerative Colitis manifestations
bleeding is common, diarrhea with mucus and blood, LLQ pain (starts from anus and progresses up the descending colon), fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, fever, vomiting, dehydration, >6 BM/day
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Crohn's disease
regional enteritis- chronic inflammation in separate portions of bowel lining
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Crohn's disease manifestations
*cobblestone appearance* and skip lesions, chronic diarrhea, RLQ pain unrelieved by defecation, and tenderness, cramping after meals - gradual onset of symptoms, progressive, relentless and often debilitating - late: weight loss, malnutrition, secondary anemia
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Crohn's diagnosis
endoscopy, abdominal CT and/or MRI - cbc, ESR, albumin/protein levels
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Crohn's complications
obstruction or stricture, fistulas, fluid and e- imbalance, malnutrition
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UC diagnosis
colonoscopy is definitive, and X-ray - stool blood studies, CBC, CMP, albumin, CRP
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UC complications
cancer, toxic megacolon, perforation, bleeding
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Surgical mgmt of IBD
one-stage resection: inflamed area removed, primary end to end is anastomoses multiple stage: diseased colon resected, no anastomosis, healthy end brought out of abdomen to set up a stoma for a colostomy
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Ostomy Care
early ambulation, pain mgmt, stoma should be pink to bright red, shiny. shouldn't be swelling or drainage - strict I/O - may need NG suction and irrigation - progress diet - assess for nausea and distention

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