Stomach Disease

Question 1

when do clinical symptoms develop in acute gastritis

Answer 1

once the mucosa in damaged, inflammation occurs = clinical symptoms

Question 2

seven causes of acute gastroenteritis

d_____
i______
i______ of t______
f______ b______
i_______
a_______ p______
h_________

Answer 2

diet
infections
ingestion of toxins
foreign bodies
intussusception
acute pancreatitis
hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s)

Question 3

a serious condition in which part of the intestine slides into an adjacent part of the intestine

Answer 3

intussusception

Question 4

how long should patient be NPO with acute gastroenteritis

Answer 4

12-24 hours

Question 5

how should patients be fed after NPO period of acute gastroenteritis

Answer 5

small, frequent, BLAND meals for 2-3 days

Question 6

three drugs that can be used to decrease GI acid

f_______
c______
o______

Answer 6

famotidine (Pepcid)
cimetidine (Tagamet)
omeprazole (Prilosec)

Question 7

what do antiacids do to acid

Answer 7

neutralize acid - don’t decrease secretion of acid

Question 8

what drugs can be given for vomiting with acute gastroenteritis

Answer 8

Metoclopramide, Chlorpromazine, Cerenia

Question 9

how should food changes be made to avoid acute gastroenteritis

Answer 9

slowly over 1 week

Question 10

if a pet vomits more than 2 to 3 times, what should be withheld

Answer 10

food and water for 24 hours - call vet if continues!

Question 11

what should be avoided to prevent acute gastroenteritis

Answer 11

table/people food

Question 12

abbreviation for inflammatory bowel disease

Answer 12

IBD

Question 13

IBD is thought to be ______ mediated

Answer 13

immune

Question 14

what is the only way to get a definitive diagnosis of IBD

Answer 14

endoscopic biopsy (histopathology)

Question 15

how long is therapy done for IBD

Answer 15

life long therapy

Question 16

two causes of chronic ulceration

Answer 16

drugs (NSAIDs, prednisone)
stress

Question 17

two important signs of chronic ulceration

Answer 17

melena
vomit that looks like coffee grounds (upper GI bleeding)

Question 18

treatment for chronic ulceration

Answer 18

same as esophagitis

Question 19

what drug must you give first for chronic ulceration treatment and then how soon should an acid reducer be given

Answer 19

sucralfate first, acid reducer 30 mins later

Question 20

what does GDV stand for

Answer 20

gastric dilation with volvulus

Question 21

what kind of dog breeds are most commonly effected by GDV

Answer 21

large breeds with deep chest

Question 22

dilation of GDV =

Answer 22

air filled stomach

Question 23

volvulus of GDV =

Answer 23

twist along longitudinal axis of stomach

Question 24

what other organ is involved in GDV

Answer 24

spleen

Question 25

two kinds of shock that result from GDV

Answer 25

hypovolemic
endotoxic (septic)

Question 26

two classic clinical signs of GDV

Answer 26

non productive wretching
distended abdomen

Question 27

two treatments for GDV

Answer 27

decompress stomach and treat shock

Question 28

what kind of fluids are given for GDV

Answer 28

crystalloids

Question 29

what kind of drug is given for the endotoxemia with GDV

Answer 29

steroids

Question 30

what kind of drug is given for the acidosis with GDV

Answer 30

bicarbonate

Question 31

three ways to alleviate distension from GDV

s_______ (preferred)
t______ with ____ gauge needle (If ER)
s______ t_____ (if ER)

Answer 31

surgery
trocar with 18 gauge needle
stomach tube

Question 32

what constant monitoring should recovering GDV patients have

Answer 32

ECG, treat PVCs with lidocaine

Question 33

why is post op care critical with GDV recovery

Answer 33

to prevent reperfusion injuries

Question 34

most common canine gastric neoplasia

Answer 34

adenocarcinoma

Question 35

most common feline gastric neoplasia

Answer 35

lymphosarcoma