Peptic Ulcer Disease Flashcards
Where are most peptic ulcer’s found?
Gastric and duodenal
When a client has ulcers, what will the vomit look like?
Coffee ground
When a client has ulcers, what would the stool look like?
Black tarry
What medication should be avoided
NSAIDS
Is Tylenol (acetaminophen ) A NSAID?
No
Gastric ulcers are in the
Stomach
Duodenal ulcer r in the ?
Duodenum
Does the stomach acid increase in gastric ulcers ?
No normal production
Does the stomach acid increase in duodenal ulcers ?
Yes increase production
Where does the pain occur in gastric ulcers ?
Mid epigastric region
Where does the pain occur in duodenal ulcers ?
Mid epigastric region
When does the pain occur in gastric ulcers?
With meals or at after eating
“Starve a gastric ulcer”
When does the pain occur duodenal ulcers?
On an empty stomach
“Feed a a duodenal ulcer”
What type of medication will be giving to decreased gastric acid production in duodenal ulcers ?
H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitor’s
What are medications examples of H2 blockers?
Zantac (Renitidine)
Tagamet ( cimetidine)
What are medication examples of proton pump inhibitor’s?
Generic ending in “zole”
Nexium (esomeprazole)
Protonix ( pantoprazole)
Prilosec ( omeprazole)
_____ are prescribed to neutralize gastric acid’s?
Antiacids
What should you teach a class with ulcers to avoid?
Smoking, alcohol and NSAIDs
What bacteria is responsible for most peptic ulcer’s?
H pylori
