Lecture 7 (Endocrine and GI) Flashcards
What disorder is due to a weak or incompetent LES?
GERD
What is steatorrhea found with?
fat malabsorption
What disorder is associated with vague epigastric discomfort and pain when eating?
Gastric Ulcer
What disorder has pain 2-5 hours after eating a meal and you get relief from pain after eating?
Duodenal ulcer
What general term for many disorders is due to eroded lesion in esophageal, gastric, or duodenal mucosa from the action of gastric acid?
Peptic Ulcer Disease
What are 5 common causes of PUD?
- H. Pylori
- Gastritis
- Use of aspirin and other NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- “stress ulcers”
What are the 2 goals of MNT for the treatment of PUD?
- Reduce and neutralize the secretion of gastric acid
2. Maintain the resistance of the GI epithelial tissue
Which of these is not a component of MNT therapy for PUD? A. Limit alcohol B. Eat more diary C. Avoid Skipping meals D. Increase Omega 3 and Omega 6
B. Eat more dairy
What disorder is associated with heartburn, increased belching, and painful spasm?
GERD
What are 4 behavior modifications for GERD?
- Don’t eat w/i 3 hours of retiring
- Don’t lay down after meals
- Avoid cigarette smoking
- Avoid tight fitting garments
What are 4 common vitamin deficiencies due to fat malabsorption?
A
D
E
K
Deficiency of what vitamin can lead to neuropathy and hemolytic anemia?
Vitamin E
Deficiency of what vitamin leads to prolongation of prothombin time and easy bruising?
Vitamin K
How many kcals/ kg shoudl those with compensated cirrhosis consume?
25-35 kcals/kg
How many kcals/kg should those with complicated cirrhosis consume?
35-40 kcals/kg
With stable cirrhosis, how many grams/kg/day of protein should a person consume?
1.0-1.2 grams/kg/day
How many gm/kg/day of protein should those with complicated cirrhosis and underlying malnutrition consume?
UP to 1.5 grams/kg/day
Should there be protein restriction for individuals during periods of episodic encephalopathy?
No
Individuals with ascites should consume how many grams of sodium per day?
2-3 grams (may need to be as low as 500 mg/day if extreme ascities)
What layers does Crohn’s Disease affect?
all layers of mucosa
Rectal bleeding is more common in ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease?
Ulcerative colitis
Fistulas are more common in ulcerative or Crohn’s disease?
Crohn’s Disease