gastrointestinal Flashcards
a younger patient typically has what type of ulcer
duodenal ulcer - age 30-55
older people have what type of ulcer typically
gastric ulcer
this type of ulcer pain is better with eating
duodenal
his type of ulcer has increased pain with eating
gastric
s/s of ulcer perforation
severe epigastric pain, “board like” abdomen , quiet bowel sounds, rigidity, acute abdomen
air under diaphragm
pneumoperotenium
types of H2 receptor antagonists
cimetidine
famotidine
nizatidine
types of PPI and when to take
30 minute before a meal
lansoprazole
rabeprazole
pantoprazole
omeprazole
dexlansoprazole
esomeprazole
do antacids decrease gastric acidity
no
treatment for H. pylori eradication
two antibiotics + PPI with or without bismuth for 10-14 days
a. ECA: PPI BID + clarithromycin BID + amoxicillin BID
b. EBMT: PPI BID _ bismuth QUID+ metronidazole _ tetracycline
c. ECAM: PPI BID+ clarithromycin + amoxicillin + metronidazole
guidelines for 1st line therapy for suspected PUD
PPI
what medication is associated with decrease in nosocomial pneumonia
sucralfate
black box warning associated with PPI
increased risk of hip fx
increase Vitamin D
elderly pt presents with dysphagia and belchign that typically occurs at night and is relieved by sitting up what do you think
GERD
precursor for esophageal cancer
barretts esophagus
mtg of GERD
non-pharmacologic: elevate HOB, avoid alcohol, caffeine, spices, peppermint, stop smoking, decrease weight
Antacids PRN
H2blockers
PPI if H2blockers ineffective
GI/surgical consult prn
oral fecal route of hepatitis
hep A
Anti-HAV and IgM
acute hepatitis A
hepatitis associated with injection drug use
hep C
Anti-HAV , IvG
recovered hep A
HBsAg, HBeAg, Anti-HBc, Igm
hep b active