Module 15 Flashcards

1
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What is dysphagia?

A

Difficulty swallowing.

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2
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Name two causes of dysphagia.

A

Stroke, cancer.

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3
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What is a hiatal hernia?

A

Protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm.

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4
Q

What causes GERD?

A

Transient LES relaxation and delayed gastric emptying.

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5
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What are common symptoms of GERD?

A

Heartburn, belching, chest pain, cough.

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6
Q

What is the difference between acute and chronic gastritis?

A

Acute is transient inflammation; chronic has long-term mucosal changes.

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7
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What bacteria causes chronic gastritis?

A

Helicobacter pylori.

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8
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How is H. pylori gastritis diagnosed?

A

Urea breath test or fecal antigen test.

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9
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What causes peptic ulcer disease?

A

H. pylori, NSAIDs, smoking, stress.

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10
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What are signs of peptic ulcer disease?

A

Burning epigastric pain relieved by food or antacids.

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11
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What is a stress ulcer?

A

GI ulcer from physiological stress.

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12
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What is the hallmark symptom of IBS?

A

Abdominal pain relieved by defecation.

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13
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What are the main IBD types?

A

Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.

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14
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What are key symptoms of Crohn disease?

A

Diarrhea, RLQ pain, weight loss.

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15
Q

What is a key difference in ulcerative colitis?

A

Bloody stools and continuous colon inflammation.

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16
Q

What is diverticulosis?

A

Herniations of the colon wall.

17
Q

What is diverticulitis?

A

Inflamed diverticula with pain, fever, N/V.

18
Q

What causes appendicitis?

A

Obstruction of the appendix.

19
Q

What are symptoms of appendicitis?

A

RLQ pain, rebound tenderness, fever.

20
Q

What causes acute diarrhea?

A

Infection, food intolerance, medications.

21
Q

Difference between large and small volume diarrhea?

A

Large: watery, non-bloody; small: bloody, painful.

22
Q

What are causes of constipation?

A

Low fiber, inactivity, drugs, neurological issues.

23
Q

What are signs of intestinal obstruction?

A

Crampy pain, vomiting, distention, absent bowel sounds.

24
Q

What is peritonitis?

A

Inflammation of abdominal lining from infection or rupture.

25
Q

What are symptoms of peritonitis?

A

Board-like abdomen, shallow breathing, pain.

26
Q

What is celiac disease?

A

Autoimmune reaction to gluten causing malabsorption.

27
Q

Symptoms of celiac disease?

A

Diarrhea, bloating, anemia, failure to thrive.

28
Q

What increases risk of colorectal cancer?

A

Age, diet, polyps, obesity, smoking.