Gastritis

Question 1

Gastritis Description

Answer 1

inflamation of stomach and gastric mucosa

Question 2

cause of acute Gastritis

Answer 2

ingestion of contaminated food, overuse of NSAIDs, excessive ETOH, bile reflux, radiation therapy, overseasoned food

Question 3

cause of chronic Gastritis

Answer 3

ulcers, H. pylori, diet, ETOH, meds, smoking, reflux, autoimmune diseases

Question 4

Acute Gastritis assessments

Answer 4

abd discomfort

anorexia, nausea (N), vomiting (V)

headache (HA)

hiccuping

reflux

Question 5

Chronic Gastritis assessment

Answer 5

anorexia

N

V

belching

heartburn after eating

sour tase after eating

B12 deficiency

Question 6

Acute-Gastritis-specific interventions

Answer 6

withhold food and fluids until SS subside then give ice chips then clear liquids then solid foods

Question 7

Gastritis interventions

Answer 7

monitors for signs and symptoms (SS) of hemorrhagic Gastritis (hematemesis, TC, HoT)=> notify HCP

notify pt to avoid irritating foods (spices, caffeine, ETOH, nicotine)

use ATB

teaching on B12 if needed