GI: PUD & Gastric CA Flashcards
these cells secrete HCl and IF
parietal
These cells secrete pepsinogen
Chief
These cells of the GI system secrete hormones
enteroendocrine
This disease is characterized by extension of an ulcer through which layers
Peptic ulcer disease
ulcer thru muscularis mucosa
5 Risk factors for PUD?
smoking/EtOH/Diet
Genes
Psych/stress
Smoking confers increased risk for what complication of PUD?
perf
EtOH confers increased risk for what PUD complication?
bleed
What blood types are at increased risk for PUD?
O and A
Stress and psych issues increase risk of PUD via…
impaired tissue healing
2 main mechanisms that cause PUD?
NSAIDs and H. Pylori
What is the MC cause of PUD and confers increased risk of gastric CA?
H. Pylori
H. pylori is G- motile flagellated bacteria that has what four virulence factors?
flagella
urease
adhesins
inflammation
NSAIDs decrease production of ______ which confers in creased risk of PUD
prostaglandins
The below indicate what drug class should be avoided when possible due to increased PUD risk?
- Prior PUD hx
- H. pylori
- > 75 yo
- Increased dose, time, duration
- Use w. steroids, anticoags, ASA, SSRI, alendronate
NSAIDs
What four drugs shouldn’t be combined w. NSAIDs due to increased PUD risk?
steroids, anticoags, SSRI, alendronate
Most cases of PUD are asymptomatic… but what sxs would be most common?
UGI discomfort + Dyspepsia
Belching, bloating, distension, N/V and early satiety are signs of…
dyspepsia
What are three signs/sxs of PUD complication?
Bleed (hematemesis/melena)
fatigue
dyspnea
The below sxs should warrant…
i. Bleeding
ii. IDA
iii. early satiety
iv. Weight loss
v. Progressive dysphagia/odynophagia
vi. Acute and intense upper abd. Pain
vii. Persistent vomiting
viii. FHx of UGI CA (ask in ROS)
prompt PUD eval
Where is the ulcer located?
worse after meal
(+) vomiting
(+) hematemesis, WL/Anorexia
Gastric ulcer
Where is the ulcer located?
relieved after meal
(-) vomiting
weight gain
+/- melena/bleeding
Duodenal ulcer
4 major complications of PUD?
Bleeding
Perf
Penetration
Gastric Outlet Obstruction
A patient w. PUD p/w… this is concerning for…
Hematemesis
Melena
Hematochezia
bleeding
How is bleeding treated with PUD patients?
IV Fluids/PRBCs (stabilize)
IV PPI
+
EGD w.:
Thermal coag/hemoclip/injection
A patient w. PUD p/w… this is concerning for…
Severe/Diffuse Abd. Pain Tachy Weak Pulse N/V Abd. Rigidity
Perforation
How is perforation diagnosed w. PUD patients?
upright CXR + Abd. XR
(showing pneumoperitoneum)
+/- CT
( to localize)
How is perforation treated w. PUD patients?
IV Fluids + NG suction + IV PPI + broad spec abx
THEN
Surgery