Primary Mechanisms of Disease Flashcards
a disorder of nutrition caused by primary deprivation of protein-energy or secondary to deficiency diseases
Malnutrition
Kwashiorkor syndrome
deficiency of protein in the presence of adequate energy (infants) - trauma, burns, sepsis
Marasmus syndrome
combines protein and energy insufficiency, chronic diseases - 20% hospitalized patients
Group of disorders in which intestinal absorption of dietary nutrients is impaired
Malabsorption
loss of appetite
anorexia
forceful expulsion of chyme from the stomach and sometimes from the intestine
emesis, vomiting
blood in vomitus resembling coffee grounds, a brown granular material
hematemesis
yellowish, greenish vomitus is from
the duodenum
deeper brown color
content from lower intestine, recurrent vomiting in persons with intestinal obstruction
recurrent vomiting of undigested food from previous meals
possible pyloric obstruction - problem with gastric emptying
anorexia nervosa
psychological disturbance in which hunger is denied by self-imposed starvation, resulting from a distorted body image and a compulsion to be thin
signs and symptoms: anorexia nervosa
-female adolescent who is meticulous, is a high achiever, and refuses food intake.
-preoccupied with obesity and obsessed with her weight.
-experiences unfazed weight loss.
-family members bring forth attention to provider
-thin hair
-poor wound healing
-dental changes
-amenorrhea, cold intolerance, constipation, bloating, abdominal distress
-hyperactive, over-exercises
-hypotensive, bradycardic, hypothermic
-sadness, insomnia, FOMO
etiology: anorexia nervosa
unknown. family/societal factors are believed
diagnosis: anorexia nervosa
clinical picture and history.
-weight loss (15%)
-emaciated
-fear of weight gain
-absent or irregular menstruation
-hypotensive and bradycardic on exam
-blood tests, UA, ECG
treatment: anorexia nervosa
promote weight and restore nutrition
prognosis: anorexia nervosa
favorable when help is sought timely and willingly
prevention: anorexia nervosa
no certain prevention
patient teaching: anorexia nervosa
build trust and sensitivity in presenting recovery plan
behavioral disorder characterized by recurring episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or purging, usually in secret
bulimia
signs and symptoms: bulimia
-binge-purge eating
-fear of becoming fat
-poor dentition, pharyngitis, esophagitis, aspiration, electrolyte abdn.
-gastric dilatation
-abuse laxatives
-compulsive exercise
-swollen salivary glands
-broken blood vessels in eyes
-periods usually followed by self-imposed starvation
-preserved menstruation
patient screening: bulimia
shame and denial of disease
etiology: bulimia
uncertain. psychosocial factors
prognosis: bulimia
years-long treatment, slow process. rare death
pt teaching: bulimia
encourage complicity with POC