Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology Flashcards
What is Esophagitis?
Inflammation of the Esophagus
Who is most likely to experience infection such as Candidiasis?
HIV/AIDS, Immunosuppressed, Immunodeficient
The most common cause of irritation and inflammation in the esophagus?
Gastro esophageal reflux disease
What type of medications can irritate the esophagus due to not remaining in an upright position after administration?
Bisphosphonates
What are the three treatments of GERD?
H2 receptor Antagonists
PPI
Antacids (Rebound)
What does H2 receptor antagonists do? and target cells
Reducing H+/K+ ATPase activity in the Gastric Parietal cells
What is the MOA of PPI?
Bind to H+/K+ ATPase of gastric parietal cells and preventing acid secretion
What are some examples of H2 receptor blockers? (4)
RFCN
ranitidine, famotidine, cimetidine, nizatidine
-Tidine
What are some examples of PPIs? (5)
pantoprazole, omeprazole, rabeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole
Prazoles
What is the function of the parietal cells?
Secrete acid into the stomach
What is the function of the ECL cells?
Enterochromaffin-Like cells secrete histamine and peptide hormones
What is the function of muscarinic receptors?
Bind Ach from nerve cells and are located on parietal cells and ECL cells
Stimulate secretion generally
What is the function of Histamine H2?
Stimulate Parietal cells to secrete acid
Which site do PPI act on?
Site of acid production blocking the effect of stimulation by both histamine and muscarinic receptors
Why is long term use of PPI contraindicated?
Can cause long lasting impacts on the body
What is gastritis?
Infection or inflammation of the stomach
What medications can cause gastritis or worsen it?
NSAIDS
by blocking prostaglandin synthesis, they reduce production of protective mucous in the stomach
What are some autoimmune causes of gastritis?
+pernicious anemia with B 12 deficiency
What organism typically causes Chronic Gastritis?
H. pylori
How do we treat H. pylori?
Triply antibiotic therapy with the addition of a PPI+
What medications should be avoided after eating an acidic or spicy food?
H2 Blockers, antacids
What are the three treatments we could use to treat gastric ulcers?
One/Two antibiotics
Addition of Bismuth
H2 Antagonist or PPI
What is the typical timeframe for Gastric Ulcer treatment?
2-3 weeks
What causes the highest incidence of pancreatitis?
Alcohol and Gallstones
What are some of the critera for acute pancreatitis?
Goes away within a few days
Gallstones/Alcohol use
Mild
Short hospital stay
What are some of the criteria for chronic pancreatitis?
Many years to develop
Frequent flare ups or persistent symptoms
Calcifications of the pancreas
Good outlook if they follow a treatment regimen
What do NSAIDS do?
Blocking prostaglandin synthesis hence reducing the production of protective mucous in stomach
What are the three parts of the pancreas?
Tail, Body, Head
What part of the pancreas secretes into the Duodenum?
Head
What are some symptoms of acute pancreatitis?
Severe epigastric pain that radiates to the upper back, nausea & vomiting
What is the main symptoms of chronic pancreatitis?
poor digestion, pain upon eating, greasy/smelly stools, malnutrition.
Bacterial infections are usually associated with
Travel and food-borne illness