NUR 228 Exam 2 Flashcards
Name 2 esophageal disorders?
GERD, Hiatal hernia
3 Inflammatory disorders of the stomach?
gastritis, PUD, acute gastroenteritis
What means difficulty difficulty swallowing?
Dysphagia
Examples of mechanical obstruction of swallowing?
stenosis, diverticula, tumor
What can dysphagia lead to?
Aspiration
What is it called when the LES can’t open properly?
Achalasia
What does GERD stand for?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
GERD is ? from the ? to the ? ……
Backflow, stomach, esophagus
GERD occurs via the lower __ ____?
esophageal sphincter
what is the PH of the material with GERD ?
Highly acidic
List some irritants of GERD?
Caffeine, fatty foods, alcohol, cigarette smoking, sleep, and spicy foods.
List the clinical manifestations of GERD?
Heartburn (pyrosis), dyspepsia, regurgitation, chest pain, dysphagia.
What are other causes of esophagitis?
Infection, chemical ingestion, drugs, emesis.
Worst sleeping position for GERD?
flat on the back
What is a defect in the diaphragm that allows part of the stomach to pass into the thorax?
Hiatal hernia
What are the 2 main types of hiatal hernias?
Sliding hernia, Paraesophageal hernia
Name risk factors of hiatal hernia?
Age, anything that loosens the muscular band around the gastroesophageal junction
Clinical manifestations of hiatal hernia?
Asymptomatic OR same as GERD
What is the temporary inflammation of the stomach lining?
acute gastritis
What can cause acute gastritis?
alcohol, NSAIDS, infection
What is a progressive disorder with chronic inflammation in the stomach?
Chronic gastritis
Two main etiologies of chronic gastritis?
autoimmune, H. pylori
What does H. pylori stand for?
Heliobacter pylori
What environment does H. pylori prefer?
Acidic