Medical Moments

Question 1

Gastric ulcers name

Answer 1

CA: Helicobacter pylori

Question 2

Signs and Symptoms of gastric ulcers

Answer 2

Primarily abdominal pain, although nausea, vomiting, and weight loss may occur

Question 3

Pathogenesis of gastric ulcers

Answer 3

Virulence factor: Presence of flagella, adhesins, urease, and other enzymes.
Portal of entry: most likely fecal-oral, or oral-oral transmission.
Incubation period: Varies

Question 4

Where is H. pylori infection more common?

Answer 4

In crowded living conditions with poor sanitation

Question 5

What happens to gastric ulcer-infected individuals if they are not treated?

Answer 5

They usually carry the infection indefinitely

Question 6

What are the health conditions associated with H. pylori?

Answer 6

Stomach cancer and MALT lymphoma

Question 8

What is a common antibiotic used in the treatment of gastric ulcers?

Answer 8

Amoxicillin
tetracycline
metronidazole
clarithromycin

Question 9

How long is the typical duration of antibiotic treatment for gastric ulcers?

Answer 9

10 days to 2 weeks

Question 10

What type of medication is used to help the stomach lining heal in the treatment of gastric ulcers?

Answer 10

Antacid

Question 11

What is burn wound sepsis?

Answer 11

CA. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 12

Signs and symptoms of burn wound sepsis?

Answer 12

Severely burned patient
Septicemia
Fever
chills
shock
Cellulitis
Patient is compromised due to
loss of physical barrier in skin

Question 13

Pathogenesis of burn wound sepsis

Answer 13

Three step infection:
1. MO attachment and colonization
2. Local invasion and infection established
3. Disseminated into systemic disease

Question 14

Attachment and colonization of burn wound sepsis?

Answer 14

Attachment via fimbriae & capsule

Question 15

What are the symptoms of Gram-negative septicemia?

Answer 15

Fever
hypotension
intravascular coagulation

Question 16

Where has P. aeruginosa been isolated within hospitals?

Answer 16

Disinfectants, respiratory equipment, food, sinks, taps, mops

Question 17

How can burn wound sepsis be prevented?

Answer 17

Control spread of microorganisms with aseptic technique
careful cleaning & monitoring of respirators, catheter, and instruments

Question 18

What is a common approach for topical therapy on burns?

Answer 18

Using antibacterial agents and surgical debridement

Question 19

What is recommended for treating severe infections in burn wound sepsis?

Answer 19

Combination therapy such as gentamicin + carbenicillin

Question 20

What is a challenge in treating burn wound sepsis?

Answer 20

Antibiotic-resistant forms are common