PUD / GERD Flashcards
Parietal Cells receptors
Acetylcholine + Gastrin + Histamine
CLF and CRF have increased risk of PUD due to
Increased gastrin levels and decreased defense mechanisms
Acute ulcers seen in patients with severe burns
Curling’s ulcers
Has antibiotic effect against H. Pylori
Bismuth
The gold standard test for diagnosing GERD
Ambulatory esophageal pH monitoring
The optimal technique for determining the presence and severity of esophagitis
Endoscopy
The only reliable test for detecting Barrett’s esophagus
Endoscopy
Superficial + not extending to the muscularis
Erosion
Necrotic + involving the muscularis
Acute ulcer
Necrotic + through the deep layer
Chronic ulcer
PUD most commonly affect ……. part of the stomach.
The anterior and posterior antrum
More common in patients with blood group O
Duodenal ulcer
Associated with increased serum pepsinogen
Duodenal ulcer
Common in middle aged
D. Ulcers
Common in late aged
Gastric ulcer