GI tract Flashcards
define achalasia.
inability of relaxation of smooth muscle
what are the 4 types of abdominal pain?
mechanical, inflammatory, ischemic, referred pain
define GERD.
inflammation of the esophagus due to reflex of gastric acids.
signs and symptoms of GERD.
heartburn occurs 30-60 minutes after eating, reflux, painful swallowing
what should you educate pt to do after eating. (GERD)
sit up
what occurs during a hiatal hernia.
enlarge lower esophageal spchinter causes stomach to ascend into thoracic cavity.
what position should be avoided for a hiatal hernia?
flat supine position and avoidance of activities that increase abdominal pressure
dilated veins of the lower 1.3 esophageal tract, with symptoms of: painless massive hematemesis, black,tarry bloody stool, low BP, rapid HR, shock
varices
what is the treatment for varices
place a stent between hepatic vein and the portal vein
what is a the chronic type B gastritis associated with?
bacterial infection - helicobacter pylori
what is the treatment for gastritis?
avoid irritants
what type of peptic ulcer is more common: gastric or duoenal?
duodenal
what occurs during a peptic ulcer?
imbalance between gastric acid and pepsin secretion
what bacteria is present during peptic ulcer disease?
helicobacter pylori
what is a specific treatment method for peptic ulcer disease?
antibiotics
define diverticulosis.
presence of outpouchings on walls of colon or small intestines
botulism is otw known as…
food borne illness
what is the treatment for botulism?
antitoxin effective to decrease toxin bindin g
what is the most common GI disorder?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
what are hemorrhoids knwon as?
varicose veins
what is jaundice a result of?
hyperbilirubinemia
