Left Quadrant Pain Flashcards
1
Q
2 Main places for ulcers in the GI tract
A
Gastric or Duodenal
2
Q
once you pass the duodenum…
A
pancreas enters in and neutralizes - very little acidity left
3
Q
Duodenal ulcer ages..
A
30-55
4
Q
Gastric ulcer ages…
A
55-70
5
Q
Duodenal ulcers complain of pain when..
A
they’re hungry
No food - acid is more irritating
6
Q
Gastric ulcers complain of pain when..
A
when they eat … due to increased gastric production
7
Q
Gastric ulcers have a hx of
A
weight loss
8
Q
Pain w/ an ulcer is like…
A
gnawing or burning pain (may awaken patient at night)
9
Q
Stomach feeling w/ an ulcer is like…
A
Feelings of fullness or bloating
10
Q
Tx for ulcers …
A
H2 blockers
PPI
Discontinue NSAIDs
