Vomit in infants

Question 1

What is gastroesophageal reflux

Answer 1

passage of gastric contents into the esophagus

Question 2

what is regurgitation

Answer 2

spitting up is an effortless passage of gastric contents into the pharynx of mouth

Question 3

vomiting

Answer 3

forceful expulsion of gastric contents

Question 4

rumination

Answer 4

voluntary, habitual, and effortless regurgitation of recently ingested food

Question 5

What is the vomiting center

Answer 5

Located in the reticular formation of the medulla

Question 6

Chemoreceptor trigger zone

Answer 6

located in area postrema of the floor of the 4th ventricle

Question 7

Nonreflux causes of vomiting

Answer 7

infection, neurologic, respiratory, anatomic/obstructive, cardiac, gastrointestinal, psychologic/behavioral

Question 8

Signs of gastroenteritis

Answer 8

Hx of ill contacts, fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, acute onset

Question 9

Why does gastroenteritis cause vomiting

Answer 9

activated by distention or irritation from various causes. Mediated by serotonin receptors. Treat with Ondansetron, a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist

Question 10

Major cause of meningitis

Answer 10

Enterovirus