Peptic Ulcers Flashcards
Common cause of ?
GI bleeding
Where all can it be?
Esophagus
Stomach
Duodenum
What is present?
Erosion
S/s
Pain
Burning pain in mid-epigastric area/back
Heartburn
Diagnosis: EGD, endoscopy
Pre-procedure
NPO
Diagnosis: EGD, endoscopy
Sedated or awake?
Sedated
Diagnosis: EGD, endoscopy
NPO until when?
Gag reflex returns
Diagnosis: EGD, endoscopy
Watch for perforation by watching for what?
Pain
Bleeding
Trouble swallowing
Diagnosis: Upper GI
Looks at?
Esophagus and stomach with dye
Diagnosis: Upper GI
NPO
Past midnight
Diagnosis: Upper GI
No what?
Smoking
Chewing gum
Mints
*remove nictone patch too
Diagnosis: Upper GI
Stomach increases stomach ___ which will affect test
Motility
Diagnosis: Upper GI
Smoking ___ stomach secretions, which will increase chance of ?
Increases; aspiration
Treatment: Meds
Antacids: Liquid or tab. why?
Liquid to coat stomach
Treatment: Meds
When to take antacids?
When stomach is empty and at bedtime
*acid can get on ulcer; take antacid to protect the ulcer
Treatment: Meds
PPI end in?
-Prazole
Treatment: Meds
Why take PPI?
Decrease acid secretions
Treatment: Meds
H2 antagonist end in?
-Tidine
Treatment: Meds
GI cocktail?
Never do it until you’ve ruled out MI/cardiac
Treatment: Meds
Why give antibiotics?
For H. pylori
Treatment: Meds
What if you give tetracycline for H. pylori. Teaching?
Stains teeth (drink through straw) Don't give to pregs or kids (effects bones) Avoid sunlight
Treatment: Meds
What is sucralfate?
Forms a barrier over the wound so acid can’t get on ulcer
Treatment: Client teaching
Decrease?
Stress
Treatment: Client teaching
Stop
Smoking