GASTRITIS Flashcards
Inflammation of the stomach or gastric mucosa
Gastritis
Autoimmune gastritis, caused by the ingestion of food contaminated with disease-causing microorganisms
Acute Gastritis/ Type A Gastritis
Acute Gastritis Causes
a. Ingestion of food contaminated with disease-causing microorganism
b. Food that is irritating or too highly seasoned
c. overuse of aspirin or NSAIDS, digitalis, chemotherapeutic drugs, steroids
d. excessive alcohol intake
Caused by benign or malignant ulcers or by the bacteria H. pylori
Chronic Gastritis
Other causes of Chronic Gastritis
a. Smoking
b. Reflux
c. PUD
Acute Gastritis Assessment (DHARNAA)
- Diarrhea
- Hiccupping
- Anorexia
- Reflux
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Abdominal cramping and tenderness
- Abdominal pain/discomfort
Chronic Gastritis Assessment (BHANDIVW)
- Belching
- Heartburn after eating
- Anorexia
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Dyspepsia
- Intolerance to spicy and fatty foods
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Water Brash
GI rest by providing _____ hours of NPO status then slow reintroduction of ____ to _____ followed by _____ and gradual reintroduction of _____
Acute Gastritis: GI rest by providing 6-12 hours of NPO Status then slow reintroduction of ice chips to clear liquid (broth, gelatin, tea) followed by ingestion of heavier liquid (cream soup, milk, pudding) and finally a gradual reintroduction of solid food (bland diet)
How many Liters of IV fluid?
3 Liters
Monitor for signs of hemorrhagic gastritis and notify HCP if these signs occur (THH)
Tachycardia
Hematemesis
Hypotension
Instruct to avoid SHANC
Spicy food
Highly Seasoned foods
Alcohol
Nicotine
Caffeine
Provide client with information about the importance of Vit ____
B12
Triple Therapy (ACE)
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Quadruple Therapy (EMTB, RMTB)
a. Esomeprazole (Nexium), metronidazole (Flagyl), tetracycline, bismuth subsalicylate
b. Ranitidine (Zantac), metronidazole (Flagyl), tetracycline, bismuth subsalicylate
