GI - Patho E3 Flashcards

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IBS key points

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-IBS D&C
-distention, fullness, bloating, flatus
-intermittent
-exacerbated by stress, relieved by defecation
-intolerance to certain foods (sorbitol, lactose, gluten)
-non bloody stools

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what can trigger IBS

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stress, food, hormone changes, GI infections, menses

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3
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IBD is most common in

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women
Caucasians
jewish descent
smokers

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etiology of IBD

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genetically autoimmune activated by an infection

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Crohn’s patho

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lymph structures get blocked -> tissues become engorged & inflamed -> fissures & ulcers develop in patchy patterns skip lesions w/ cobblestone apperance

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complications of Crohn’s disease

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-malnutrition (anemia)
-scare tissue & obstructions
-fistulas
-cancer

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Crohn’s disease clinical manifestations

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-cramping in RLQ
-watery diarrhea
-systemic wt loss, fatigue, no appetite, fever, malabsorption
-palpable abdominal mass (RLQ)
-mouth ulcers
-s/s of fistulas

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Crohn’s disease affects what part of the GI tract

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mostly the upper portion and small intestines with a little bit of the rectum

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9
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UC affects what what part of the GI tract

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the rectum & colon

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UC pathogenesis

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inflammation begins in the rectum & extends in a continuous segment that may involve the entire colon -> inflam leads to large ulcerations & necrosis which can cause crypt abscesses -> body tries to repair w/ new granulation tissue but tissue is fragile & and bleeds easily

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UC clinical manifestations

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-abdominal pain
-bloody diarrhea
-systemic: wt loss, fatigue, no appetite, fever

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complications of UC

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hemorrhage, perforation, cancer, malnut, anemia, liver disease, fluid/lyte/pH imbalances
toxic megacolon: rapid dilation of the large intestine that be life threatening

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13
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both UC & Crohn’s disease put a patient at risk for

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DVTs & PEs

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what causes diverticulosis

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low fiber diet resulting w/ chronic constipation

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clinical manifestations of diverticulitis

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abdominal pain (LLQ)
fever
inc WBCs
constipation or diarrhea
acute passage of frank stool

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complications of diverticulitis

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peritonitis
obstruction
perforation

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17
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the upper GI includes

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esophagus
stomach
beginning of the small intestine (duodenum)

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the lower GI includes

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small intestine
colon
rectum
anus

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19
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what do we want to prevent in people w/ gerd

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barrett esophagus (development of abnormal metaplastic tissue that - premalignant)
3 fold increase of developing esophageal cancer

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20
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hiatal hernia

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a defect in the diaphragm that allows part of the stomach to pass into the thorax

21
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sliding hiatal hernia

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usually small & often does not need treatment

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paraesophageal hiatal hernia

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part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm & stays there

23
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hiatal hernia clinical manifestations

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-belching
-dysphagia
-chest or epigastric pain
-too much pressure on the muscles around stomach leading to severe coughing, vomiting, & constipation

24
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hiatal hernia treatment / education

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-SFM
-don’t lay after meals
-avoid tight clothing
-wt control
-antacids

25
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acute gastritis

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temporary inflammation of only the stomach lining (no intestines included) that lasts 2-10 days

26
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acute gastritis etiology

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irritating substances (alc)
drugs (NSAIDs)
infectious agents (H.pylori)

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chronic gastritis

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progressive disorder with chronic inflammation in the stomach

28
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complications of chronic gastritis

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PUD
bleeding ulcers
anemia
gastric cancers

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chronic gastritis etiologies

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1) autoimmune -> attacks the parietal cells
2) H.pylori infection

30
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what can H.pylori cause

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chronic gastritis
PUD
stomach cancer

31
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how is H.pylori transmitted

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-person to person via salvia, fecal matter or vomit
-contaminated food or water

32
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acute or chronic gastritis sx

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anorexia
N/v
postprandial discomfort
intestinal gas
hematemesis
tarry stools
anemia

33
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acute gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the stomach & small intestine

34
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acute gastroenteritis etiologies

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1) viral infections- norovirus & rotavirus
2) bacterial infections- E.col, salmonella, campylobacter
3) parasitic infections

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acute gastroenteritis clinical manifestations

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-watery diarrhea (possibly w/ blood if bacteria)
-abdominal pain
-N/v
-fever, malaise

36
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acute gastroenteritis complication

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fluid volume deficit because of mass amount of diarrhea

37
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acute gastroenteritis treatment

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let the patient right it out but may need to give fluids

38
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when does PUD develop

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when the GI tract is exposed to acid and h. pylori
(+NSAIDs, ASA, Alc)
+smoking
+stress bc inc gastric acid is a stress response

39
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why can NSAIDs induce PUD

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they inhibit prostaglandins synthesis so the upper GI loses the mucus coating

40
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PUD clinical manifestations

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-N/v
-anorexia
-wt loss
-bleeding
-burning pain (middle abdomen)

41
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gastric ulcer

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CM: burning, cramping, gas like
location: epigastrium, back
timing: 1-2 hr after eating

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duodenal ulcer

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CM: burning, cramping, gas like
location: epigastrium, back
timing: 2-4 hrs after eating

43
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complications of PUD

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hemorrhage
obstruction
perforation / peritonitis

44
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complications of appendicitis

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gangrene
abscess formation
peritonitis

45
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key points of appendicitis

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-RLQ pain
-rebound pain
-sudden relief of pain if it ruptures

46
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peritonitis

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inflammation of the peritoneum that causes 3rd spacing which can lead to hypovolemic shock, sepsis, & decreased peristalsis -> paralytic ileus

47
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peritonitis clinical manifestations

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-sudden & severe pain
-abdominal pain
-tenderness
-rigid, board like abdomen
-N/v

48
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vitals/labs seen during peritonitis

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fever
elevated WBCs
increased HR
decreased BP