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what is achalasia?

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lower esophageal sphincter can’t relax and aperistalsis of the lower espohagus

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what are the causes/risk factors of achalasia? (4)

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– Nerve degeneration of inhibitory neurons
– Esophageal dilation due to accumulation of
food and fluid
– Hypertrophy (bigger esophagus)
– Unknown cause

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is achalasia common?

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no, not common

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what are the clinical manifestations of achalasia? (7)

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  • substernal chest pain (need to rule out MI w/ 12 lead EKG)
  • dysphagia
  • coughing (trying to move the food or get it out - could go into lungs → aspiration)
  • regurgitation of food (esp. when lying down)
  • weight loss
  • weakness
  • poor skin turgor
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what are the 6 possible complications of achalasia?

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  • Megaesophagus
  • GERD
  • Chest pain
  • Nocturnal regurgitation (laying down after eating, wake up and vomit)
  • Aspiration (new crackles, get chest xray)
  • Halitosis (bad breath)
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what are the 3 diagnostic tests used for achalasia?

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  • upper GI barium xray
  • espohageal manometry
  • esphoagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
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what is important pre-assessment for a patient who is to undergo a EGD?

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  • NPO for 8 hours
  • signed consent
  • sedation education (possible risks - perforation)
  • NPO after procedure
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what are 4 things to include in achalasia patient education?

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  • dietary adjustments (small meals, small sips b/t meals)
  • meds (relax muscle → anticholinergics)
  • elevate HOB after eating/at night
  • procedural teaching
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what side is the patient positioned during a EGD and why?

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on the left side; considered the “recovery side”; least likely to vomit.

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what 3 types of pharm treatments are used in achalasia?

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  • anticholinergics
  • smooth muscle relaxants before meals
  • botulism injection to lower esophageal sphincter (short term fix)
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what 3 invasive treatments are used in achalasia?

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  • dilation of LES
  • surgery (Heller myotomy)
  • POEM (peroral endoscopic mytomy)
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what is gastritis?

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inflammation of mucosa d/t breakdown in protective barriers

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what are the risk factors for gastritis?

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  • meds (aspirin, NSAIDs)
  • alcohol use
  • H. pylori
  • radiation exposure
  • physiological stress conditions (↑ acid)
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what are the clinical manifestations of gastritis?

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  • heartburn
  • epigastric pain
  • nausea
  • anorexia
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what are the diagnostic tests of gastritis?

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EGD, H. pylori test, biopsy, CBC (intrinsic factor), guaic stool

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what is the treatment for gastritis?

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  • Eliminate cause, if known (H. pylori)
  • NG tube for bowel rest
  • PPIs
  • H2 blockers
  • antacids
  • antibiotics for H. pylori infection
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what are the possible complications for gastritis?

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  • ulcer
  • hemorrhage
  • ↑ risk of stomach cancer
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what is GERD?

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gastroesophageal reflux disease - reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus d./t LES incompetence; may include a gastroparesis component also.

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what are the risk factors for GERD?

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  • foods (spicy, acidic, coffee, tea, too much food)
  • medications
  • obesity
  • smoking
  • hiatal hernia
  • abd pressure
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what are the s/sx of GERD?

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  • heartburn
  • dyspepsia (indigestion)
  • regurgitation
  • pain (dyspepsia)
  • may have respiratory symptoms (coughing, aspiration, wheezing)
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what are the diagnostic tests used for GERD?

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  • endoscopy
  • biopsy
  • pH monitoring (tests how much acid is produced)
  • manometry
  • upper GI barium study
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what are the possible complications from GERD?

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  • esophagitis
  • barret’s esophagitis (cells change with inflammation)
  • respiratory compromise
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what are the treatment options for GERD?

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  • medications (PPI, H2 blockers, others)
  • lifestyle changes (weight loss, diet)
  • surgery
  • magnet (lynx system)
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what is a hiatal hernia?

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herniation of stomach above diaphragm

- weakened diaphragm around esophagus

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what are the risk factors of hiatal hernias?

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age, gender, abd pressure, meds

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what are the two different types of hiatal hernias

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sliding and rolling

27
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what are the characteristics of a sliding hiatal hernia?

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  • most common
  • stomach slides above diaphragm and back down
  • epigastric pain and vomiting
  • not emergent
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what are the characteristics of rolling hiatal hernias?

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– Fundus of stomach rolls through diaphragm and stays
– Forms a pocket next to esophagus – risk for strangulation → necrosis → infection → EMERGENT
- projectile vomiting

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what are the diagnostic tests for hiatal hernias?

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  • upper GI barium study

- EGD

30
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what are the clinical manifestations of hiatal hernias?

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  • CHEST PAIN/PRESSURE
  • heartburn
  • dyspepsia
  • regurgitation
  • pain
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what are the complications of hiatal hernias?

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  • GERD
  • strangulation
  • esophagitis
  • hemorrhage
  • ulcer
  • regurgitation with aspiration
32
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what is the conservative treatment for hiatal hernia?

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  • similar to GERD (prevent problems with gastric reflux)

PPIs, H2 receptor blockers, lifestyle changes

33
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what are the surgery options for hiatal hernia?

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Nissen or Toupet fundoplication

34
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how does a peptic ulcer occur?

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balance of stomach protective and aggressive mechanisms lost

35
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an increase in which aggressive factors could contribute to an ulcer formation?

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  • ↑ acid secretion
  • ↑ pepsin secretion
  • ↑ H. pylori infection
36
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a decrease in which protective factors could contribute to an ulcer formation?

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  • ↓ mucus
  • ↓ bicarbonate secretion
  • ↓ gastric mucosa blood flow
37
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what is a peptic ulcer?

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excavation formed in wall of stomach or duodenum

38
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what are characteristics of peptic ulcers?

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  • Extends into the mucularis layer (blood/nerves)
  • Acute
  • Chronic
  • Scarring caused by repeated episodes (doesn’t stretch/absorb)
  • Stomach vs duodenal location (more common in duodenum)
39
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what are the diagnostic tests used for peptic ulcers?

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  • Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
  • Barium tests
  • Labs (CBC [HnH])
  • H. Pylori tests
40
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what are the risk factors for peptic ulcers?

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  • Similar to GERD, gastritis, H. pylori, stress, alcohol, smoking, medication
  • Duodenal 80% of ulcers, near pyloric sphincter
  • Genetic predisposition (often lifestyle)
  • NSAIDS and H. pylori together = high risk
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what are the s/sx of peptic ulcers?

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• Pain –burning, gnawing 
• Pain
– Stomach
• Shortly after meals 
– Duodenal
• 2‐3 hours after eating 
• Nocturnal pain more likely
• Dyspepsia
• Hematemesis (bloody vomit)
• Melena (bloody stools)
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what is the POC for a patient with a peptic ulcer?

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• NPO
• IVF
• NG tube for bowel rest
• Medications 
• Pt education
– ID cause and eliminate
– Avoid foods that irritate (spicy/acidic)
– Smoking, alcohol, stress, etc.
• Possible blood transfusion
43
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what are complications of peptic ulcers?

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hemorrhage, perforation, gastric outlet obstruction

44
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what medications are given for ulcers?

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ones that decrease acidity, enhance mucosa (antacids, PPIs, sucralfate, H2 blockers, prokinetic agents, ATB)

45
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what do antacids do?

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neutralizes stomach acid

46
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what does sucralfate do?

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viscous substance augments stomach’s protective lining

47
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what do H2 receptor blockers do? (ranitidine)

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blocks histamine receptors on the cells of the stomach lining, decreasing stomach acid production

48
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what do PPIs do? (pantoprazole)

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decreases stomach acid production by inhibiting active enzymes (a building block for H+ ions) in some parietal cells

49
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what do prokinetic agents do? (metoclopramide)

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increases gastric emptying

50
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what are antibiotics used for regarding H. pylori?

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eradicates the bacteria

51
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what surgical treatments are there for ulcers?

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• Partial gastrectomy
–Billroth I (gastroduodenostomy)
–Billroth II (gastrojejunostomy)
• Vagotomy
• Pyloroplasty
52
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what is an upper GI bleed?

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the presence of bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, duodenum urgent focus on finding the source!

53
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what are characteristics of a GI bleed?

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site and type of blood vessel

54
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what are the causes of an upper GI bleed?

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gastritis, ulcer, cancer, meds, other

55
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UGI bleeds can be chronic or acute. Whats the difference?

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• Chronic ‐ insidious; difficult to detect
– May occur intermittently
• Acute ‐ sudden or massive onset

56
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T/F: Any disorder that involves bleeding can develop into hypovolemic shock, and requires primary hemodynamic stabilization

A

TRUTH

57
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what are the diagnostic tests used for UGI bleeds?

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  • Labs – frequent H & H (Q 4‐6 hours) – monitor trends
  • Upper endoscopy ( may need to be emergent)
  • Guaiac stool for presence of occult blood
  • Frequent VS to monitor trends
58
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what are the s/sx of UGI bleeds?

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• Fatigue, low energy, especially with chronic bleed
• Pain
• Dyspepsia
• Hematemesis – coffee ground, or red?
• Melena
• If sudden or massive, may have anxiety, restlessness, change in LOC,
tachycardia, dyspnea, tachypnea, cool, clammy skin, nausea
(signs of shock)

59
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what assessments should occur for a pt with UGI bleed?

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Monitor for s/s hypovolemia/shock or perforation!
• FrequentVS, H&H, LOC, and oxygenation status
• Multiple large bore IVs (18 gauge or central line)
• NG tube
• Fluid replacement
• Blood transfusion if needed

60
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what txs are used for UGI bleed?

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Medications:
• PPI or H2 blocker IVP or infusion
• Octreotide (Sandostatin) IV infusion
• Chronic will need PPI, Sucralfate, iron supplement
Endoscopy
– Thermal probe, Laser , Scleral therapy
Surgery to repair the site of bleeding if unable to control

61
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what are the NIs for gastric surgery?

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  • Monitor for bleeding
  • Watch for s/s of decreased peristalsis
  • Post‐prandial hypoglycemia
62
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what patient teaching is needed for gastric surgery?

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  • Pernicious anemia long term complication
  • Dumping syndrome
  • S/s, dietary changes, meds to delay gastric emptying
63
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what are the complications of gastric surgery?

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• 20% Dumping syndrome; pernicious or iron deficient anemia, postprandial hypoglycemia, bile reflux

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