Disturbance In Ingestion Flashcards
Inflammation of the soft tissue of the oral cavity
Stomatitis
Cause of stomatitis give 3 of the five causes
Infection,mechanical trauma, chemical trauma, systemic disorder, mouth dryness
Signs and symptoms of stomatatis give 3 of 7 signs
1.Pain,sting and soreness
2.Mouth ulcers
3.Red patches
4.Blisters
5. Swelling
6. Oral dysaesthesia- a burning feeling in the mouth
7.Lesions
Give 3 Treatment for common forms of stomatitis among the 5 given
1.Avoid hot, salty, spicy and citrus based foods
2.Gargle cool water/ ice chips
3.Increase OFI
4. Rinse with salt water
5. Proper dental care
Give 3 pharmacologic treatment for stomatitis
1.Topical corticosteroids
2.Topical antibiotics
3. Topical anaesthetics
Give 3 nursing management for stomatitis inclueded in the 8 given samples
1.Maintain integrity of oral mucosa
2.Promote adequate food and oral intake
3.Minimize pain
4.Promote comfort
5.Promote nutrition
6.Avoid irritants
7. Relieve mouthdryness
8. Administer meds
A condition where absenr or ineffective peristalsis of the distal esophagus occurs, failure of esophageal sphincter. This condition progress slowly and occurs on people age ____ or older
Achalasia, 40
The cause of achalasia is well understood. True or False
False
This two causes of achalasia have been suspected to be the etiology
Infection and Autoimmune disorder/condition
Achalasia cant be caused by an inherited generic disorder or infection but is rare. True or false
False
Give 3 Clinical manifestation of achalasia included in the 5 given sample
- Dyspahgia
- Regurgitation
- Epigastric pain or chest pain
- Heartburn
- Secondary pulmonary complications
To diagnose achalasia give three diagnostic exams included in the 5 given sample
1.Xray
2.Barium Swallo
3.CT Scan
4.Endoscopy
5.Manometry
This tests measures the contractions as your food is pushed into the stomach. Also measure force coordination of esophageal muscles as food moves to stomach
Esophageal Manometry
Nursing management for achalasia is to instruct the patient to eat ______ and drink fluids with ______
Slowly, With meals
Give 3 Medical management for achalasia (3/4)
- Oral Calcium channel blockers
- Botox
- Pneumatic Dilation
- Esophagomyotomy ( Heller myotomy)
This is the cutting of affected esophageal muscle to allow better passage of foods and liquids (esophagus to stomach)
Esophagomyotomy
An anatomical abnormality where part of stomach protrudes through diaphragm and up into the chest wall
Hiatal Hernia or Diaphragmatic hernia