Peptic Ulcers

Question 1

Poetic ulcer commonly causes what

Answer 1

Gi bleeding

Question 2

Where can this bleeding occur ?

Answer 2

esophagus, stomach, duodenum

Question 3

What gender is this main seen in ?

Answer 3

__________males_, but increasing in _______females__

Question 4

What is present ?

Answer 4

Erosion

Question 5

S/s

Answer 5

1. )Erosion leads to Burning _pain__ usually in the mid­epigastric area/back
2. )b. Heartburn (dyspepsia)

Question 6

Dx

Answer 6

1. ) Gastroscopy (EGD, endoscopy):

2. ) Upper GI series:

Question 7

What is done pre-procedure Gastroscopy

Answer 7

1. )NPO STATUS until _gag reflux returns
2. ) sedation
3. ) Watch for perforation

Question 8

You watch for perforation by looking for

Answer 8

1. ) bleeding
2. ) trouble swallowing
3. ) complaining of pain

Question 9

Upper GI series:

Looks at the ____?

Answer 9

Upper GI series:

1) Looks at the esophagus and stomach with dye

Question 10

What are the rules for Upper GI series:

Answer 10

1.) the client is NPO PAST MIDNIGHT

3) No smoking, chewing gum, or mints. Remove the nicotine patch, too. Because this will increase stomach motility­
•Smoking increases stomach __ motility_ which will affect the test, and
•Smoking _________increase__ stomach secretions, which will increase the chance of aspiration.