Week 3 - GI Flashcards by Sasha K.

General GI problems include:

N/V
Diarrhea
Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Upper GI Problems include:

GERD
Gastritis
PUD
Hiatal Hernia
Upper GI Bleed

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Lower GI Problems include:

Acute ABD Pain
Appendicitis
Peritonitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
Hernia

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Key points to remember with general GI issues; nausea/vomiting:

Fluid status/ dehydration
>Hypovolemia symptoms

Electrolytes

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Key points to remember with upper GI problems
(GERD, gastritis, PUD, hiatal hernia, upper GI bleed):

Lifestyle/ food choices
Life-threatening (bleeding)
Surgery-endoscopy
PPI & H2 blockers

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Key points to remember with lower GI problems
(acute ABD pain, appendicitis, peritonitis, obstruction, diverticulosis/diverticulitis, hernia)

Emergency
Infection
Surgical procedures often required

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Key points to remember with IBD

anemia
nutrition
psychosocial

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Key points to remember with obesity/stomach cancer:

Lifestyle (food, exercise, health risks)

Stomach cancer- pain management, post-surgical needs

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Most common manifestations of GI disease:

nausea

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Vomiting - Forceful __________ of _________________________ (emesis) from upper GI tract

Vomiting - Forceful ejection of partially digested food and secretions (emesis) from upper GI tract

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Nausea & vomiting Occurs from
-GI disorders
- Pregnancy
- Infection
-CNS disorders
-Cardiovascular problems
-Metabolic disorders
-General anesthesia
- Side effects of drugs
- Psychologic factors
-Over irritated GI tract

-GI disorders
- Pregnancy
- Infection
-CNS disorders
-Cardiovascular problems
-Metabolic disorders
-General anesthesia
- Side effects of drugs
- Psychologic factors
-Over irritated GI tract

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Nausea - Feeling of discomfort in __________ area with a conscious desire to ________

Nausea - Feeling of discomfort in epigastric area with a conscious desire to vomit

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Vomiting is a complex act

Requires ___________ activity
Closure of _______
Deep inspiration with contraction of diaphragm
Closure of _________
Relaxation of stomach and LES
_____________ of abdominal muscles

Requires coordinated activity
Closure of glottis
Deep inspiration with contraction of diaphragm
Closure of pylorus
Relaxation of stomach and LES
Contraction of abdominal muscles

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[N/V] Chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)

Located in _____________
Responds to chemical stimuli of drugs, toxins, labyrinthine stimulation
Site of action of drugs used to induce ________
Transmits impulses to __________________

Located in brainstem
Responds to chemical stimuli of drugs, toxins, labyrinthine stimulation
Site of action of drugs used to induce vomiting
Transmits impulses to vomiting center

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Nausea
- ____________ complaint
-Usually accompanied by __________

-Subjective complaint
-Usually accompanied by anorexia

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Vomiting Complications
- _______________ can rapidly develop when nausea and vomiting is prolonged
- Loss of water and essential ___________
- Metabolic ___________: from loss of gastric HCl
- Metabolic ___________: from loss of bicarbonate if contents from small intestine are vomited
- Weight loss from fluid loss can occur

Dehydration can rapidly develop when nausea and vomiting is prolonged
Loss of water and essential electrolytes
Metabolic alkalosis: from loss of gastric HCl
Metabolic acidosis: from loss of bicarbonate if contents from small intestine are vomited
Weight loss from fluid loss can occur

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Contents of emesis
- Fecal odor and bile indicate a ________ intestinal obstruction
- ________ of emesis aids in determining presence and source of any bleeding

Fecal odor and bile indicate a lower intestinal obstruction
Color of emesis aids in determining presence and source of any bleeding

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N/V PHARMACOLOGY

Many antiemetics act on CNS in CTZ to block _____________ that trigger _________________

Many antiemetics act on CNS in CTZ to block neurochemicals that trigger nausea and vomiting

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N/V PHARMACOLOGY
Serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists

Ondansetron (________)

Used to treat
- Chemotherapy-induced vomiting (CINV)
- Migraine headache
- Anesthesia
- Anxiety
- Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)

Zofran

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N/V PHARMACOLOGY

Neurokinin-1 receptor agonist (NK1RA)
- Aprepitant (Emend)

Phenothiazines
- Prochlorperazine
- Chlorpromazine

Anticholinergics
- Scopolamine transdermal (Transderm-Scōp)

Antihistamines
- Dimenhydrinate
- Meclizine
- Hydroxyzine
- Diphenhydramine

Neurokinin-1 receptor agonist (NK1RA)
- Aprepitant (Emend)

Phenothiazines
- Prochlorperazine
- Chlorpromazine

Anticholinergics
- Scopolamine transdermal (Transderm-Scōp)

Antihistamines
- Dimenhydrinate
- Meclizine
- Hydroxyzine
- Diphenhydramine

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N/V PHARMACOLOGY

Other drugs with antiemetic properties
- Dexamethasone
- Cannabinoid
- Dronabinol (Marinol)
- Benzamides
- Metoclopramide (Reglan)

Dexamethasone
Cannabinoid
Dronabinol (Marinol)
Benzamides
Metoclopramide (Reglan)

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N/V TREATMENT

-IV therapy to replace fluids, electrolytes, glucose
-NG tube suction to decompress stomach
-Clear liquids after symptoms subside
-5–15 mL fluid every 15–20 minutes
-No extremely hot/cold liquids
-Room-temperature carbonated beverages without carbonation okay
-Warm tea

-Begin with dry toast, crackers
-High-carbohydrate, low-fat foods next, because they are easier to digest
-Baked potato, plain gelatin, cereal with milk

-Eat slowly and in small amounts

-Begin with dry toast, crackers
-High-carbohydrate, low-fat foods next, because they are easier to digest
-Baked potato, plain gelatin, cereal with milk

-Eat slowly and in small amounts

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N/V NURSING ACTIONS - Persistent vomiting
-Hospitalization
- IV fluids
-Nothing-by-mouth (NPO) status
- NG tube may be used for possible obstruction
- Record I & O
- Monitor VS
- Assess for signs of dehydration
- Maintain quiet, odor-free environment

-Hospitalization
- IV fluids
-Nothing-by-mouth (NPO) status
- NG tube may be used for possible obstruction
- Record I & O
- Monitor VS
- Assess for signs of dehydration
- Maintain quiet, odor-free environment

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DIARRHEA

-At least ____ loose or liquid stools per day
-Chronic diarrhea last > ____ days

3;
30

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DIARRHEA Primary Cause
- Ingesting ________________
- _________ – most are mild and last 24 hours; however some can cause serious complications leading to death
- _________ - most common cause of bloody diarrhea in US

Ingesting infectious organism
Viruses – most are mild and last 24 hours; however some can cause serious complications leading to death
E-coli most common cause of bloody diarrhea in US

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DIARRHEA

Diagnostics - Only in __________ cases

Treatment - Depends on cause
- Fluid & Electrolytes
- Acid/base imbalance – severe cases

Safety - ___________!

Diagnostics - Only in prolonged cases

Treatment - Depends on cause
- Fluid & Electrolytes
- Acid/base imbalance – severe cases

Safety - Hypotension!

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_______________ - defined by difficult or infrequent stools, hard, dry stools, stools that are difficult to pass, or feelings of incomplete evacuation

CONSTIPATION

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Common causes of constipation

___________
Insufficient dietary _______
Decreased physical activity
Ignoring urge to defecate

Dehydration
Insufficient dietary fiber
Decreased physical activity
Ignoring urge to defecate

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CONSTIPATION

A ___________ in the frequency of bowel movements from what is “normal” for the individual

Hard, difficult-to-pass stools; decrease in stool volume; and/or _________ of feces in the rectum

A decrease in the frequency of bowel movements from what is “normal” for the individual

Hard, difficult-to-pass stools; decrease in stool volume; and/or retention of feces in the rectum

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IBS - Chronic abd discomfort/pain and alterations between:

constipation and diarrhea

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IBS Has no known organic cause at this time - symptoms intermittent

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea or constipation
Abdominal distention
Excessive flatulence
Bloating
Urgency
Sensation of incomplete evacuation

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea or constipation
Abdominal distention
Excessive flatulence
Bloating
Urgency
Sensation of incomplete evacuation

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IBS

Diagnosed based on symptoms

No single treatment
- Depends on presentation / symptoms
- Avoid ________/____________ that cause/contribute
- Psychosocial factors are important to treatment
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy and ________ management

Depends on presentation / symptoms
Avoid foods/situations that cause/contribute
Psychosocial factors are important to treatment
Cognitive Behavior Therapy and stress management

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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) Diagnosis

Rule out other causes

Rome criteria III
- ____ months of abdominal pain with:
— Relieved with _____________
— Onset associated with _________ in stool frequency
— Onset associated with a __________ in stool appearance

3 months of abdominal pain with:
— Relieved with defecation
— Onset associated with change in stool frequency
— Onset associated with a change in stool appearance

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GERD

-Common problem
-Chronic symptom of ___________ damage
-Not a disease, but a __________
-No one single cause
-Results when defenses of lower esophagus are overwhelmed by _______________________ gastric contents into lower esophagus

-Common problem
-Chronic symptom of mucosal damage
-Not a disease, but a syndrome
-No one single cause
-Results when defenses of lower esophagus are overwhelmed by reflux of acidic gastric contents into lower esophagus

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GERD Predisposing factors
- Incompetent lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
- Decreased LES pressure
- Increased intraabdominal pressure
- Hiatal hernia

Incompetent lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
Decreased LES pressure
Increased intraabdominal pressure
Hiatal hernia

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GERD

Incompetent _____
- Primary factor in GERD
- Results in ↓ pressure in distal portion of esophagus
- Gastric contents move from stomach to esophagus
- Can be due to certain foods (caffeine, chocolate) and drugs (_______________)

Incompetent LES
- Primary factor in GERD
- Results in ↓ pressure in distal portion of esophagus
- Gastric contents move from stomach to esophagus
- Can be due to certain foods (caffeine, chocolate) and drugs (anticholinergics)

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GERD SYMPTOMS

_____________
- Most common clinical manifestation
- Burning, tight sensation felt beneath lower sternum and spreading upward to throat or jaw
- Felt intermittently

Other symptoms of GERD
- Dyspepsia
- Regurgitation
- Described as hot, bitter, or sour liquid coming into throat or mouth

GERD-related ________________
- Described as burning, squeezing
- Radiating to back, neck, jaw, or arms
- Can mimic angina
- More common in older adults with GERD
- Relieved with antacids

Heartburn
- Most common clinical manifestation
- Burning, tight sensation felt beneath lower sternum and spreading upward to throat or jaw
- Felt intermittently

Other symptoms of GERD
- Dyspepsia
- Regurgitation
- Described as hot, bitter, or sour liquid coming into throat or mouth

GERD-related chest pain
- Described as burning, squeezing
- Radiating to back, neck, jaw, or arms
- Can mimic angina
- More common in older adults with GERD
- Relieved with antacids

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What foods can exacerbate GERD?

caffeine
chocolates
spicy foods

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More GERD symptoms

May report respiratory symptoms
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Dyspnea
- Nocturnal discomfort and coughing with loss of sleep

Otolaryngologic symptoms include
- Hoarseness
- Sore throat
- Globus sensation (Lump in throat)
- Hypersalivation
- Choking

May report respiratory symptoms
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Dyspnea
- Nocturnal discomfort and coughing with loss of sleep

Otolaryngologic symptoms include
- Hoarseness
- Sore throat
- Globus sensation (Lump in throat)
- Hypersalivation
- Choking

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GERD COMPLICATIONS

Related to direct local effects of gastric acid on esophageal mucosa
Esophagitis
Inflammation of esophagus
Frequent complication
Repeated exposure: scar formation, esophageal stricture, dysphagia

Related to direct local effects of gastric acid on esophageal mucosa
Esophagitis
Inflammation of esophagus
Frequent complication
Repeated exposure: scar formation, esophageal stricture, dysphagia

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GERD COMPLICATION- Barrett’s esophagus
- __________ esophagus (esophageal metaplasia)
- Replacement of flat epithelial cells with ____________ epithelium
- Precancerous lesion
- Thought to be primarily due to GERD
- Diagnosed in ________ % of patients with chronic reflux
- Signs and symptoms: none to perforation
- Must be monitored every 2–3 years by endoscopy

Barrett’s esophagus
- Barrett’s esophagus (esophageal metaplasia)
- Replacement of flat epithelial cells with columnar epithelium
- Precancerous lesion
- Thought to be primarily due to GERD
- Diagnosed in 5% to 20% of patients with chronic reflux
- Signs and symptoms: none to perforation
- Must be monitored every 2–3 years by endoscopy

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GERD COMPLICATIONS - ______________
- From irritation of upper airway by secretions
- Cough
- Bronchospasm
- Laryngospasm
- Potential for asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia

Respiratory
- From irritation of upper airway by secretions
- Cough
- Bronchospasm
- Laryngospasm
- Potential for asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia

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GERD COMPLICATIONS - ________ erosion
- From acid reflux into mouth
- Especially __________ teeth

Dental erosion
- From acid reflux into mouth
- Especially posterior teeth

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GERD Diagnostics
- Upper GI ____________
- Assesses LES competence
- Biopsy of tissue

endoscopy

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GERD - Nutritional therapy

Avoid foods that decrease LES pressure or irritate the esophagus
chocolate, peppermint, tomatoes, coffee, and tea
Small, frequent meals
Avoid certain foods (tomato-based, orange juice, cola, red wine) may irritate esophagus
Avoid ______________ meals
Drink fluids between meals so as to not over distend the stomach during meals
Chewing gum and oral lozenges
Increase saliva production may help with mild symptoms

Avoid foods that decrease LES pressure or irritate the esophagus
chocolate, peppermint, tomatoes, coffee, and tea
Small, frequent meals
Avoid certain foods (tomato-based, orange juice, cola, red wine) may irritate esophagus
Avoid late evening meals
Drink fluids between meals so as to not over distend the stomach during meals
Chewing gum and oral lozenges
Increase saliva production may help with mild symptoms

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GERD PHARMACOLOGY - Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

Decrease ______ secretion
Promote esophageal healing in 80% to 90% of patients
Available in prescription and OTC preps
Example: ___________ (Prilosec)
___________: Most common side effect
Long-term use or high doses of PPIs may increase risk of __________ of hip, wrist, and spine
Associated with increased risk of C. difficile infection in hospitalized patients

Decrease acid secretion
Promote esophageal healing in 80% to 90% of patients
Available in prescription and OTC preps
Example: omeprazole (Prilosec)
Headache: Most common side effect
Long-term use or high doses of PPIs may increase risk of fractures of hip, wrist, and spine
Associated with increased risk of C. difficile infection in hospitalized patients

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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and ________________ receptor (H2R) blockers are the most common and effective treatments for symptomatic GERD

histamine-2

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GERD PHARMACOLOGY - Histamine-2 receptor (H2R) blockers
- Decrease secretion of __________
- Reduce symptoms and promote esophageal healing in ___% of patients
- Example: cimetidine
- Side effects uncommon

Histamine-2 receptor (H2R) blockers
- Decrease secretion of HCl acid
- Reduce symptoms and promote esophageal healing in 50% of patients
- Example: cimetidine
- Side effects uncommon

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[GERD]
-PPIs are more effective in healing esophagitis than H2-receptor blockers.
-PPIs beneficial in decreasing incidence of esophageal ___________, complication of chronic GERD.

strictures

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[GERD]
-PPI’s are available in prescription or OTC preparations. Therapy should start with __________ dosing, before the first meal of the day

once a day

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GERD PHARMACOLOGY - Antacids
- ________ but short-lived relief
- ____________ HCl acid
- Taken 1–3 hours after meals/at bedtime
- Example: Maalox, Mylanta

Quick but short-lived relief
Neutralize HCl acid
Taken 1–3 hours after meals/at bedtime
Example: Maalox, Mylanta

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GERD SURGERY/INTERVENTIONS

-Nissen and Toupet fundoplications

-LINX Reflux Management System
> Titanium beads w/ magnetic core strung together and implanted laparoscopically into LES

-Nissen and Toupet fundoplications

-LINX Reflux Management System
> Titanium beads w/ magnetic core strung together and implanted laparoscopically into LES

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GERD NURSING ACTIONS

-Elevate head of bed ___ degrees
-Do not ___________ for 2–3 hours after eating
-Avoid factors that cause reflux
-Stop __________
-Avoid alcohol and caffeine
-Avoid ________ foods
-Stress reduction techniques
-Weight reduction, if appropriate
-Small, frequent meals

-Elevate head of bed 30 degrees
-Do not lie down for 2–3 hours after eating
-Avoid factors that cause reflux
-Stop smoking
-Avoid alcohol and caffeine
-Avoid acidic foods
-Stress reduction techniques
-Weight reduction, if appropriate
-Small, frequent meals

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GASTRITIS - Inflammation of ____________________

gastric mucosa

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GASTRITIS

-One of most common problems affecting the stomach
-May be acute or chronic
-Result of a breakdown in gastric __________________
-Stomach tissue unprotected from ______________ by HCl acid and pepsin
-Diagnosed by symptoms and history

-One of most common problems affecting the stomach
-May be acute or chronic
-Result of a breakdown in gastric mucosal barrier
-Stomach tissue unprotected from autodigestion by HCl acid and pepsin
-Diagnosed by symptoms and history

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GASTRITIS
Stomach acid and pepsin can diffuse back into the mucosa resulting in:
-Tissue ________
- ____________ of capillary walls
- With loss of plasma into gastric lumen
-Possible hemorrhage

Stomach acid and pepsin can diffuse back into the mucosa resulting in:
-Tissue edema
- Disruption of capillary walls
- With loss of plasma into gastric lumen
-Possible hemorrhage

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GASTRITIS Risk factors
- Drugs
- Direct irritating effect on gastric mucosa
- _________ , including aspirin and corticosteroids, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis

Risk factors for NSAID-induced gastritis
- Being _________
- Being over age ____
- History of ulcer disease
- Taking anticoagulants, other NSAIDs, or ulcerogenic drugs
- Having chronic debilitating disorder

Drugs
Direct irritating effect on gastric mucosa
NSAIDs, including aspirin and corticosteroids, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis

Risk factors for NSAID-induced gastritis
- Being female
- Being over age 60
- History of ulcer disease
- Taking anticoagulants, other NSAIDs, or ulcerogenic drugs
- Having chronic debilitating disorder

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ACUTE GASTRITIS Risk factors

Diet- ____________________

Microorganisms
- __________________
- Important cause of chronic gastritis
- Promotes breakdown of gastric mucosal barrier
- Other bacterial, viral, and fungal infections may play a role

Diet- Alcoholic drinking binge and alcohol use

Microorganisms
- Helicobacter pylori
- Important cause of chronic gastritis
- Promotes breakdown of gastric mucosal barrier
- Other bacterial, viral, and fungal infections may play a role

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ACUTE GASTRITIS S/S

Self-limiting, lasts a few hours to a few days, complete healing of mucosa expected
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Epigastric tenderness
- Feeling of fullness
- Hemorrhage
- Common with alcohol abuse

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CHRONIC GASTRITIS - Symptoms are similar to those of acute gastritis
-Loss of __________ factor can occur when acid-secreting cells are lost or nonfunctioning
- Essential for absorption of cobalamin (vitamin B12)
- Once body’s cobalamin stores in the liver are depleted, state of __________________ exists.
- Because it is essential for the growth and maturation of RBCs, the lack of cobalamin results in ____________________ and neurologic complications

-Loss of intrinsic factor can occur when acid-secreting cells are lost or nonfunctioning
- Essential for absorption of cobalamin (vitamin B12)
- Once body’s cobalamin stores in the liver are depleted, state of cobalamin deficiency exists.
- Because it is essential for the growth and maturation of RBCs, the lack of cobalamin results in pernicious anemia and neurologic complications

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GASTRITIS Treatment
- Eliminating the cause
- Supportive care similar to N/V

If vomiting
- Rest
- NPO
- IV fluids
- Antiemetics

If patient is at risk for hemorrhage
-Frequent VS
- Test vomitus for blood

Focuses on evaluating and eliminating specific cause
-Cessation of alcohol intake
- Abstinence from drugs
-H. pylori irradication: antibiotics

Patient with pernicious anemia- Lifelong cobalamin therapy

Eliminating the cause
Supportive care similar to N/V

If vomiting
- Rest
- NPO
- IV fluids
- Antiemetics

If patient is at risk for hemorrhage
-Frequent VS
- Test vomitus for blood

Focuses on evaluating and eliminating specific cause
-Cessation of alcohol intake
- Abstinence from drugs
-H. pylori irradication: antibiotics

Patient with pernicious anemia- Lifelong cobalamin therapy

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GASTRITIS - Lifestyle changes

Diet
Alcohol
Smoking
cessation

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PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE (PUD) - _________________________ resulting from digestive action
of HCl acid and pepsin

Erosion of GI mucosa

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PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE (PUD)

-About ___ million people in United States are affected by PUD in their lifetime

Ulcer development can occur in
- Lower esophagus
- Stomach
- Duodenum
- Margin of gastrojejunal anastomosis after surgical procedures

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PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE (PUD)- Acute VS chronic
- Depends on degree and duration of mucosal involvement

Acute
- __________ erosion
- Minimal inflammation
- _______ duration: resolves quickly when cause is identified and removed

Chronic
- _______ duration
- ____________ wall erosion with formation of fibrous tissue
- Present continuously for many months or intermittently throughout person’s lifetime
- More common than acute erosions

Acute
- Superficial erosion
- Minimal inflammation
- Short duration: resolves quickly when cause is identified and removed

Chronic
- Long duration
- Muscular wall erosion with formation of fibrous tissue
- Present continuously for many months or intermittently throughout person’s lifetime
- More common than acute erosions

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PUD - Gastric or duodenal - Differ in their incidence and presentation !

Gastric or duodenal - Differ in their incidence and presentation !

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PUD - Destroyers of mucosal barrier

-___________
- Produces enzyme urease
-Urease activates immune response
- Antibody production
- Release of inflammatory cytokines
- Response to H. pylori is variable

________________
- Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
-Increase gastric acid secretion
- Reduce integrity of the mucosal barrier
- Responsible for majority of non-H. pylori peptic ulcers
- NSAIDs in presence of H. pylori increase risk of PUD

-H. pylori
- Produces enzyme urease
-Urease activates immune response
- Antibody production
- Release of inflammatory cytokines
- Response to H. pylori is variable

Aspirin and NSAIDs
- Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
-Increase gastric acid secretion
- Reduce integrity of the mucosal barrier
- Responsible for majority of non-H. pylori peptic ulcers
- NSAIDs in presence of H. pylori increase risk of PUD

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PUD - other destroyers of mucosal barrier

_______________
↓ Rate of mucosal cell renewal
↓ Protective effects

Lifestyle factors
- Alcohol and coffee stimulate acid secretion
- Alcohol stimulates acid secretion.
- Coffee (caffeinated and decaffeinated) is a strong stimulant of gastric acid secretion.
- Smoking and psychologic distress

Corticosteroids
↓ Rate of mucosal cell renewal
↓ Protective effects

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PUD (GASTRIC ULCER)

-Occur in any portion of stomach
-Less common than duodenal ulcers
-More prevalent in women
-Peak incidence >___ years of age
-More likely than duodenal ulcers to result in obstruction

Pain generally high in epigastrium
1–2 hours after meals
“____________ ” or “gaseous”
Food aggravates pain if ulcer has eroded through gastric mucosa

-Occur in any portion of stomach
-Less common than duodenal ulcers
-More prevalent in women
-Peak incidence >50 years of age
-More likely than duodenal ulcers to result in obstruction

Pain generally high in epigastrium
1–2 hours after meals
“Burning” or “gaseous”
Food aggravates pain if ulcer has eroded through gastric mucosa

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PUD Risk factors

H. pylori
Medications
Bile reflux
Alcohol use and _________ are associated with ulcer formation
Multiple stress ulcers of the stomach, highlighted by ______, digested blood on their surfaces.

H. pylori
Medications
Bile reflux
Alcohol use and smoking are associated with ulcer formation
Multiple stress ulcers of the stomach, highlighted by dark, digested blood on their surfaces.

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PUD (GASTRIC ULCER) - SRMD – Stress Related Mucosal Disease
-Also called physiologic stress ulcer
-Acute ulcers that develop after major physiologic insult
- Trauma or surgery

-Also called physiologic stress ulcer
-Acute ulcers that develop after major physiologic insult
- Trauma or surgery

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PUD (DUODENAL ULCER)

Occur at _____ age and in anyone ↑ Between ages of 35 and 45 years
-Account for ~80% of all peptic ulcers
-_________ is found in 90% to 95% of patients
-Associated with increased HCl acid secretion

Increased risk of duodenal ulcers
- COPD
- Cirrhosis of liver
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Chronic kidney disease

Occur at any age and in anyone ↑ Between ages of 35 and 45 years
-Account for ~80% of all peptic ulcers
-H. pylori is found in 90% to 95% of patients
-Associated with increased HCl acid secretion

Increased risk of duodenal ulcers
- COPD
- Cirrhosis of liver
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Chronic kidney disease

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Duodenal ulcer pain
- _____________ region beneath xiphoid process
- Back pain—if ulcer is located located in posterior aspect
- 2–5 hours after meals
- “Burning” or “cramplike”
- Tendency to occur, then disappear, then occur again

Midepigastric

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PUD COMPLICATIONS

Three major complications
________________
________________
________________
-All considered emergency situations

-Hemorrhage
- Perforation
- Gastric outlet obstruction

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PUD PERFORATION

-Most _______ complication
-Common in large penetrating duodenal ulcers
-Perforated gastric ulcers often located on lesser curvature of stomach
-Mortality rate associated with perforation of ________ ulcers is higher

-Most lethal complication
-Common in large penetrating duodenal ulcers
-Perforated gastric ulcers often located on lesser curvature of stomach
-Mortality rate associated with perforation of gastric ulcers is higher

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PUD PERFORATION Clinical manifestations

Sudden, dramatic onset
Initial phase (0–2 hours after perforation)
Sudden, severe upper abdominal pain- quickly spreads throughout abdomen
Pain radiates to the back
Rigid, boardlike abdominal muscles
Shallow, rapid respirations
Tachycardia, weak pulse
Bowel sounds absent
Nausea/vomiting
History of reporting symptoms of indigestion or previous ulcer
Bacterial peritonitis may occur within 6–12 hours
Difficult to determine from symptoms alone if gastric or duodenal ulcer has perforated
Manifestations of peritonitis are the same

Sudden, dramatic onset
Initial phase (0–2 hours after perforation)
Sudden, severe upper abdominal pain- quickly spreads throughout abdomen
Pain radiates to the back
Rigid, boardlike abdominal muscles
Shallow, rapid respirations
Tachycardia, weak pulse
Bowel sounds absent
Nausea/vomiting
History of reporting symptoms of indigestion or previous ulcer
Bacterial peritonitis may occur within 6–12 hours
Difficult to determine from symptoms alone if gastric or duodenal ulcer has perforated
Manifestations of peritonitis are the same

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PUD DIAGNOSTICS

___________ with biopsy
- Most often used as it allows for direct viewing of mucosa
- Tissue specimens can be obtained to identify H. pylori and rule out stomach cancer
- Determine degree of ulcer healing after treatment

Noninvasive tests for H. pylori
- Urea breath test
- Can determine active infection
- Stool antigen test
- Serum or whole blood antibody tests
— Immunoglobin G (IgG)
— Will not distinguish between past and current infection

Endoscopy with biopsy
- Most often used as it allows for direct viewing of mucosa
- Tissue specimens can be obtained to identify H. pylori and rule out stomach cancer
- Determine degree of ulcer healing after treatment

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PUD TREATMENT

Treatment regimen consists of
- Adequate rest
- Drug therapy
- Smoking cessation
- Dietary modification
- Long-term follow-up care

Generally treated in ambulatory care setting
- Pain disappears after 3–6 days
- Ulcer healing requires many weeks of therapy
- Endoscopic examination most accurate method to monitor healing

Treatment regimen consists of
- Adequate rest
- Drug therapy
- Smoking cessation
- Dietary modification
- Long-term follow-up care

Generally treated in ambulatory care setting
- Pain disappears after 3–6 days
- Ulcer healing requires many weeks of therapy
- Endoscopic examination most accurate method to monitor healing

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PUD TREATMENT

H. pylori eradication!

Triple drug therapy (7-14 days)
- PPI
- Amoxicillin
- Clarithromycin

Quadruple drug therapy (10-14 days)
- PPI
- Bismuth
- Tetracycline
- Metronidazole

H. pylori eradication!

Triple drug therapy (7-14 days)
- PPI
- Amoxicillin
- Clarithromycin

Quadruple drug therapy (10-14 days)
- PPI
- Bismuth
- Tetracycline
- Metronidazole

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HIATAL HERNIA

-Herniation of portion of stomach into ___________ through an opening or hiatus in diaphragm
-Also referred to as diaphragmatic hernia and esophageal hernia
-Most common abnormality found on ________ GI x-ray
-More common in older adults and ________

-Herniation of portion of stomach into esophagus through an opening or hiatus in diaphragm
-Also referred to as diaphragmatic hernia and esophageal hernia
-Most common abnormality found on upper GI x-ray
-More common in older adults and women

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HIATAL HERNIA - 2 types

________
- Stomach slides through hiatal opening in diaphragm when patient is supine, goes back into abdominal cavity when patient is standing upright
- Most __________ type
Paraesophageal or ________
- Fundus and greater curvature of stomach roll up through diaphragm, forming a pocket alongside the esophagus
- Paraesophageal junction remains in normal position
- Acute paraesophageal hernia is a medical emergency

Sliding
- Stomach slides through hiatal opening in diaphragm when patient is supine, goes back into abdominal cavity when patient is standing upright
- Most common type
Paraesophageal or rolling
- Fundus and greater curvature of stomach roll up through diaphragm, forming a pocket alongside the esophagus
- Paraesophageal junction remains in normal position
- Acute paraesophageal hernia is a medical emergency

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HIATAL HERNIA

Many factors involved
- Structural changes occur with aging
- Weakening of muscles in diaphragm

Increased intraabdominal pressure
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
-Heavy lifting

-May be asymptomatic

Symptoms include
- Heartburn
- After meal or when lying supine
- Dysphagia

Many factors involved
- Structural changes occur with aging
- Weakening of muscles in diaphragm

Increased intraabdominal pressure
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
-Heavy lifting

-May be asymptomatic

Symptoms include
- Heartburn
- After meal or when lying supine
- Dysphagia

HIATAL HERNIA Diagnostics

Esophagogram (_________ swallow)
- May show protrusion of gastric mucosa through esophageal hiatus

_____________
- Visualize lower esophagus
- Information on degree of inflammation or other problems

Esophagogram (barium swallow)
- May show protrusion of gastric mucosa through esophageal hiatus

Endoscopy
- Visualize lower esophagus
- Information on degree of inflammation or other problems

HIATAL HERNIA - Complications

GERD
Esophagitis
Hemorrhage from erosion
Stenosis
Ulcerations of herniated portion

GERD
Esophagitis
Hemorrhage from erosion
Stenosis
Ulcerations of herniated portion

HIATAL HERNIA Treatment

Conservative Therapy
- Lifestyle modifications
- Eliminate alcohol
- Elevate head of bed
- Stop smoking
- Avoid lifting/straining
- Reduce weight, if appropriate
- Use antisecretory agents and antacids

Surgical Therapy - Goals
- Reduce hernia
- Provide acceptable lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure
- Prevent movement of gastroesophageal junction

UPPER GI BLEED - EMERGENCY!

-Each year, 300,000 hospital admissions for UGI bleeding
-Approximately 60% of patients are older than 65 years
-Mortality rate has been ________% for past 45 years
-Most serious loss of blood from UGI characterized by sudden onset
-Insidious occult bleeding can be a major problem

Severity depends on bleeding origin
- Venous
- Capillary
- Arterial

-Each year, 300,000 hospital admissions for UGI bleeding
-Approximately 60% of patients are older than 65 years
-Mortality rate has been 6% to 13% for past 45 years
-Most serious loss of blood from UGI characterized by sudden onset
-Insidious occult bleeding can be a major problem

Severity depends on bleeding origin
- Venous
- Capillary
- Arterial

Types of UGI bleeding

_________ bleeding
- Hematemesis
- Bloody vomitus
- Appears fresh, bright red blood or “coffee grounds”

_________
- Black, tarry stools
- Caused by digestion of blood in GI tract
- Black appearance—due to iron

__________ bleeding
- Small amounts of blood in gastric secretions, vomitus, or stools
- Undetectable by appearance
- Detectable by guaiac test

Obvious bleeding
- Hematemesis
- Bloody vomitus
- Appears fresh, bright red blood or “coffee grounds”

Melena
- Black, tarry stools
- Caused by digestion of blood in GI tract
- Black appearance—due to iron

Occult bleeding
- Small amounts of blood in gastric secretions, vomitus, or stools
- Undetectable by appearance
- Detectable by guaiac test

UGI BLEED CAUSES

Chronic esophagitis
- GERD
- Mucosa-irritating drugs
- Smoking
- Alcohol use

-Mallory-Weiss tear
-Esophageal varices
-Peptic ulcer disease - Bleeding ulcers account for 40% of cases of UGI bleeding

-Drugs - Aspirin, NSAIDs, corticosteroids

-Stress-related mucosal disease (SRMD) AKA physiologic stress ulcers
- Most common in critically ill patients
- Severe burns, trauma, or major surgery
- Patients with coagulopathy on mechanical ventilation

Chronic esophagitis
- GERD
- Mucosa-irritating drugs
- Smoking
- Alcohol use

-Mallory-Weiss tear
-Esophageal varices
-Peptic ulcer disease - Bleeding ulcers account for 40% of cases of UGI bleeding

-Drugs - Aspirin, NSAIDs, corticosteroids

UGI BLEED DIAGNOSTICS

-______________ - Primary tool for diagnosing source of upper GI bleeding and TREATING!

Laboratory studies
- Complete blood cell count (CBC)
- Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- Serum electrolytes
- Prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time
- Liver enzyme measurements
-ABG measurements
- Typing/cross matching for possible blood transfusions
- Test vomitus/ stools for presence of gross and occult blood

-Endoscopy - Primary tool for diagnosing source of upper GI bleeding and TREATING!

Esophageal varices & PUD can cause ________________ BLEED

UPPER GI

UPPER GI BLEED assessment

Immediate physical examination with focus on
- BP
- Rate and character of pulse
- Peripheral perfusion with capillary refill
- Neurologic status
- Indwelling urinary catheter for assessment of hourly output
- Hemodynamic monitoring for accurate blood pressure assessment
- Central venous pressure line for assessment of fluid volume status
- Supplemental oxygen

Abdominal examination
- Presence or absence of bowel sounds
- Tense, rigid, boardlike abdomen: may indicate perforation and peritonitis

UPPER GI BLEED - Signs/symptoms of ______
- Low BP
- Rapid, weak pulse
- Increased thirst
- Cold, clammy skin
- Restlessness

SHOCK

Low BP
Rapid, weak pulse
Increased thirst
Cold, clammy skin
Restlessness

UPPER GI BLEED - NURSING

-Place IV lines - preferably 2, with 16- or 18-guage needle for fluid and blood replacement
-Administer fl uid and blood replacement as ordered
-Evaluate LOC
-VS every 15–30 minutes
-Skin color
-Capillary refill
-Abdominal distention, guarding, peristalsis
-NG tube placement

-Accurate I/O record
- Record urine output hourly
- At least _____ mL/kg/hr indicates adequate renal perfusion
-Measure urine specific gravity
-Maintain NG patency and position
-Observe older adults and patients with history of cardiovascular problems closely
– ECG monitoring; Vital signs

-Accurate I/O record
- Record urine output hourly
- At least 0.5 mL/kg/hr indicates adequate renal perfusion
-Measure urine specific gravity
-Maintain NG patency and position
-Observe older adults and patients with history of cardiovascular problems closely
– ECG monitoring; Vital signs

UPPER GI BLEED Medications

IV _____
Somatostatin or somatostatin analog octreotide
-Used for upper GI bleeding
— Reduces blood flow to GI organs and acid secretion
— Given in IV boluses for 3–7 days after onset of bleeding

-H & H
-Coags

IV PPI
Somatostatin or somatostatin analog octreotide
-Used for upper GI bleeding
— Reduces blood flow to GI organs and acid secretion
— Given in IV boluses for 3–7 days after onset of bleeding

-H & H
-Coags

Appendicitis - Inflammation of the appendix
-May be difficult to diagnose

Commons symptoms
- Dull, periumbilicus pain
-Anorexia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Slight fever
- Pain is persistent – eventually shifts to RLQ
- Rebound tenderness

Inflammation of the appendix
-May be difficult to diagnose

Commons symptoms
- Dull, periumbilicus pain
-Anorexia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Slight fever
- Pain is persistent – eventually shifts to RLQ
- Rebound tenderness

APPENDICITIS Diagnostics
- __________ exam
- ___ scan
- Labs – WBC (slightly elevated)

Physical exam
CT scan
Labs – WBC (slightly elevated)

APPENDICITIS Complications – Serious!
- __________ – pain resolves
- ___________ !

Rupture – pain resolves
Peritonitis!

PERITONITIS - Local or generalized inflammation of:

the peritoneum

PERITONITIS

Signs and Symptoms
- ABD pain
- Tenderness
- Muscular rigidity – board like abdomen
- ABD spasms
- ABD distention
- Fever; tachycardia; tachypnea; n/v; altered bm’s

Complications
- Hypovolemic shock
- Sepsis!!!
- Abscess
- Paralytic ileus
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Signs and Symptoms
- ABD pain
- Tenderness
- Muscular rigidity – board like abdomen
- ABD spasms
- ABD distention
- Fever; tachycardia; tachypnea; n/v; altered bm’s

Complications
- Hypovolemic shock
- Sepsis!!!
- Abscess
- Paralytic ileus
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome

PERITONITIS

Diagnostics
- CBC
- ABD x-ray
- Ultrasound
- CT

Treatment
- IV antibiotics
- NG to suction
- IV fluids
- Surgery

Diagnostics
- CBC
- ABD x-ray
- Ultrasound
- CT

Treatment
- IV antibiotics
- NG to suction
- IV fluids
- Surgery

OBSTRUCTION - Intestinal contents cannot:

pass through GI tract

OBSTRUCTION - 2 types

___________
- Most occur in the small intestine
- Surgical adhesions are most common cause
- Hernia
- Strictures
- Colon cancer can cause obstruction in colon

_______________ - Reduced or absent peristalsis

Mechanical
- Most occur in the small intestine
- Surgical adhesions are most common cause
- Hernia
- Strictures
- Colon cancer can cause obstruction in colon

Non-mechanical - Reduced or absent peristalsis

OBSTRUCTION

Signs & Symptoms
- Abd pain, vomiting, distention, constipation

Assessment
- Decreased or absent bowel sounds
- Distention
- N/V
- Pain

Signs & Symptoms
- Abd pain, vomiting, distention, constipation

Assessment
- Decreased or absent bowel sounds
- Distention
- N/V
- Pain

OBSTRUCTION

-NPO
-NG tube for decompression
-Surgery – if perforation or strangulation
-IV fluids
-IV pain meds

Nursing
- I and O!!
- Color, consistency of NG tube (blood?)

-NPO
-NG tube for decompression
-Surgery – if perforation or strangulation
-IV fluids
-IV pain meds

Nursing
- I and O!!
- Color, consistency of NG tube (blood?)

DIVERTICULAR DISEASE - Saccular dilations or _______________ of the ___________ that develop in the colon

outpouchings of the mucosa

___________ – presence of multiple noninflammed diverticula

___________ – inflammation of one or more diverticula, which can lead to perforation, abscess, fistula, and bleeding

Diverticulosis – presence of multiple noninflammed diverticula

Diverticulitis – inflammation of one or more diverticula, which can lead to perforation, abscess, fistula, and bleeding

DIVERTICULAR DISEASE Signs & Symptoms
- Often ______
- Abd pain, bloating, flatulence, changes in bowel patterns
- Diverticulitis - cute pain (LLQ), n/v, fever, bloody stool

Often none
Abd pain, bloating, flatulence, changes in bowel patterns
Diverticulitis - Acute pain (LLQ), n/v, fever, bloody stool

DIVERTICULAR DISEASE Diagnostics
- CT scan
- Labs
- ______ increased, shift to the left

CT scan
Labs
WBC increased, shift to the left

DIVERTICULAR DISEASE

Treatment
-Acute = hospitalization
- PO/IV antibiotics
- IV fluids
-______ bowel – NPO and/or clear liquids

Nursing
- Diet – High ______ , increased fluids, stool softeners (avoid constipation),
- Education on disease

Treatment
-Acute = hospitalization
- PO/IV antibiotics
- IV fluids
-Rest bowel – NPO and/or clear liquids

Nursing
- Diet – High fiber, increased fluids, stool softeners (avoid constipation),
- Education on disease

4 types of hernias :

Inguinal – most common
Umbilical
Femoral
Ventral/incisional

HERNIAS Signs & Symptoms
- ______ – worsens with activities that increase abd pressure
- May be visible or not

Pain

HERNIAS Treatment
- ____________ (herniorrhaphy or hernioplasty)
- Emergency if its is “strangulated”
- Blood supply to the herniated bowel is cut off/decreased

Surgical (herniorrhaphy or hernioplasty)
Emergency if its is “strangulated”
Blood supply to the herniated bowel is cut off/decreased

IBD - Characterized by chronic, recurrent _________________________

Periods of remission are interspersed with periods of exacerbation
Exact cause is unknown; no cure

-On the basis of clinical manifestations, IBD is classified as either

Ulcerative colitis
- Inflammation and ulceration of colon and rectum

Crohn’s disease
- Inflammation of any segment of GI tract from mouth to anus

IBD - Characterized by chronic, recurrent inflammation of intestinal tract

Periods of remission are interspersed with periods of exacerbation
Exact cause is unknown; no cure

-On the basis of clinical manifestations, IBD is classified as either

Ulcerative colitis
- Inflammation and ulceration of colon and rectum

Crohn’s disease
- Inflammation of any segment of GI tract from mouth to anus

IBD May occur at any age
- Commonly occur during teenage years and __________________
- Second peak in sixth decade

Commonly occur during teenage years and early adulthood
Second peak in sixth decade

IBD - autoimmune disease
- Involves an ___________ reaction to a person’s own intestinal tract
- Some agent(s) triggers an ___________, inappropriate, sustained immune response
- Results in widespread ____________ and tissue destruction

Involves an immune reaction to a person’s own intestinal tract
Some agent(s) triggers an overactive, inappropriate, sustained immune response
Results in widespread inflammation and tissue destruction

IBD Signs & Symptoms
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Fatigue

Diarrhea
Weight loss
Abdominal pain
Fever
Fatigue

Although the manifestations of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are similar (diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain, fever, and fatigue), there are differences.

In Crohn’s disease, diarrhea and cramping abdominal pain are common symptoms. If the small intestine is involved, weight loss occurs from inflammation of the small intestine causing
_________________ .

Rectal bleeding more __________ with ulcerative colitis.

Although the manifestations of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are similar (diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain, fever, and fatigue), there are differences.

In Crohn’s disease, diarrhea and cramping abdominal pain are common symptoms. If the small intestine is involved, weight loss occurs from inflammation of the small intestine causing malabsorption.

Rectal bleeding more common with ulcerative colitis.

In ulcerative colitis, the primary manifestations are __________________________

Pain may vary from the mild lower abdominal cramping associated with diarrhea to severe, constant pain associated with acute perforations.

bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Ulcerative Colitis

Mild: diarrhea may consist of _____ semiformed stools daily that contain small amounts of blood. The patient may have no other manifestations.
Moderate: (______ stools/day), increased bleeding, & systemic symptoms (fever, malaise, mild anemia, anorexia).
Severe: _______ x diarrhea, bloody, contains mucus; fever, rapid weight loss greater than 10% of total body weight, anemia, tachycardia, and dehydration are present

Mild: diarrhea may consist of 1-4 semiformed stools daily that contain small amounts of blood. The patient may have no other manifestations.
Moderate: (up to 10 stools/day), increased bleeding, & systemic symptoms (fever, malaise, mild anemia, anorexia).
Severe: 10-20x diarrhea, bloody, contains mucus; fever, rapid weight loss greater than 10% of
total body weight, anemia, tachycardia, and dehydration are present

IBD COMPLICATIONS

Hemorrhage
Strictures
Perforation (with possible peritonitis)
Abscesses
Fistulas
CDI (c-diff infections)
Colonic dilation (toxic megacolon)

-High risk for colorectal cancer

-Systemic complications- Joint, eye, mouth, kidney, bone, vascular, and skin problems
— Circulating cytokines trigger inflammation

-Liver failure

Hemorrhage
Strictures
Perforation (with possible peritonitis)
Abscesses
Fistulas
CDI (c-diff infections)
Colonic dilation (toxic megacolon)

-High risk for colorectal cancer

-Systemic complications- Joint, eye, mouth, kidney, bone, vascular, and skin problems
— Circulating cytokines trigger inflammation

-Liver failure

IBD Diagnostics

History and physical examination
- Blood studies
– CBC (iron deficiency due to blood loss)
– Serum electrolyte levels
– Serum protein levels (hypoalbuminemia – poor nutrition)

Stool examination- Pus. Blood, Mucus
Stool cultures

Imaging studies
-Double-contrast barium enema study
- Small bowel series
- Transabdominal ultrasonography
- CT; MRI

Colonoscopy

History and physical examination
- Blood studies
– CBC (iron deficiency due to blood loss)
– Serum electrolyte levels
– Serum protein levels (hypoalbuminemia – poor nutrition)

Stool examination- Pus. Blood, Mucus
Stool cultures

Imaging studies
-Double-contrast barium enema study
- Small bowel series
- Transabdominal ultrasonography
- CT; MRI

Colonoscopy

Goals of treatment of IBD

______ the bowel
Control _______________
Combat infection
Correct malnutrition
Alleviate stress
Relieve symptoms
Improve quality of life

Rest the bowel
Control inflammation
Combat infection
Correct malnutrition
Alleviate stress
Relieve symptoms
Improve quality of life

IBD PHARMACOLOGY

Goals of drug treatment are to induce and maintain remission
- Aminosalicylates
- Antimicrobials
-Corticosteroids
- Immunosuppressants
-Biologic and targeted therapy

Drug selection depends on severity and location of inflammation

_______ approach
- Less toxic therapies first- More toxic medications started when initial therapies do not work

_________ approach
 Uses biologic and targeted therapy first

Goals of drug treatment are to induce and maintain remission
- Aminosalicylates
- Antimicrobials
-Corticosteroids
- Immunosuppressants
-Biologic and targeted therapy

Drug selection depends on severity and location of inflammation

Step-up approach
- Less toxic therapies first- More toxic medications started when initial therapies do not work

Step-down approach
 Uses biologic and targeted therapy first

IBD PHARMACOLOGY

-Medications containing 5-ASA (5- aminosalicylic acid)
- Mainstay in achieving and maintaining remission and preventing flare-ups of IBD
- Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
- New generation of sulfa-free drugs
- Olsalazine (Dipentum)
- Mesalamine (Pentasal)

The exact mechanism of action of 5-ASA is unknown, but _____________ proinflammatory cytokines and other inflammatory mediators.

_____________
- Decrease inflammation
- Used to achieve remission
- Helpful for acute flare-ups

The exact mechanism of action of 5-ASA is unknown, but suppresses proinflammatory cytokines and other inflammatory mediators.

Corticosteroids
- Decrease inflammation
- Used to achieve remission
- Helpful for acute flare-ups

IBD PHARMACOLOGY - Immunosuppressants
- Suppress immune response
- Maintain remission after corticosteroid induction therapy
- Require regular CBC monitoring

Biologic and targeted therapies

______ (antitumor necrosis factor) agents
- Infliximab (Remicade)
- Adalimumab (Humira)
- Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)
- Golimumab (Simponi)

_________ receptor antagonists
- Natalizumab (Tysabri)
- Vedolizumab (Entyvio)

IBD PHARMACOLOGY - Immunosuppressants
- Suppress immune response
- Maintain remission after corticosteroid induction therapy
- Require regular CBC monitoring

Biologic and targeted therapies

TNF (antitumor necrosis factor) agents
- Infliximab (Remicade)
- Adalimumab (Humira)
- Certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)
- Golimumab (Simponi)

Integrin receptor antagonists
- Natalizumab (Tysabri)
- Vedolizumab (Entyvio)

IBD NUTRITION - Dietary consultant

Goals of diet management
1. Provide adequate nutrition without exacerbating symptoms
2. Correct and prevent ___________
3. Replace fluid and _________ losses
4. Prevent weight loss

Nutritional deficiencies are due to
- Decreased oral intake
- _______ loss
- ____________ of nutrients
- Depends on location of inflammation

Goals of diet management
1. Provide adequate nutrition without exacerbating symptoms
2. Correct and prevent malnutrition
3. Replace fluid and electrolyte losses
4. Prevent weight loss

Nutritional deficiencies are due to
- Decreased oral intake
- Blood loss
- Malabsorption of nutrients
- Depends on location of inflammation

IBD NUTRITION - Medications can contribute to nutritional problems

Sulfasalazine - Daily folic acid supplements

Corticosteroids - __________ supplements to prevent osteoporosis; Potassium supplements

Vitamin ___ deficiency is common

Sulfasalazine - Daily folic acid supplements

Corticosteroids - Calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis; Potassium supplements

Vitamin D deficiency is common

IBD NUTRITION

During acute exacerbations
- Regular diet may not be tolerated

Liquid __________ feedings are preferred
—High in calories and nutrients
—__________ free
— Easily absorbed
Regular foods are reintroduced gradually

During acute exacerbations
- Regular diet may not be tolerated

Liquid enteral feedings are preferred
—High in calories and nutrients
—Lactose free
— Easily absorbed
Regular foods are reintroduced gradually

IBD SURGICAL TREATMENT

Exacerbations are debilitating and frequent
- Massive bleeding, Perforation, Strictures and/or obstruction, Tissues changes indicating dysplasia or carcinoma

-Surgery is indicated if treatment fails

Procedures for chronic ulcerative colitis
- Total protocolectomy with ileal pouch/anal anastomosis
- Total protocolectomy with permanent ileostomy
— Can be performed laparoscopically

Exacerbations are debilitating and frequent
- Massive bleeding, Perforation, Strictures and/or obstruction, Tissues changes indicating dysplasia or carcinoma

-Surgery is indicated if treatment fails

Procedures for chronic ulcerative colitis
- Total protocolectomy with ileal pouch/anal anastomosis
- Total protocolectomy with permanent ileostomy
— Can be performed laparoscopically

IBD SURGICAL TREATMENT

Total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch/anal anastomosis (IPAA)
- Most commonly used surgical procedure for ________________
- A diverting ileostomy is performed
- An ileal pouch is created and anastomosed directly to anus

Total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch/anal anastomosis (IPAA)
- Most commonly used surgical procedure for ulcerative colitis
- A diverting ileostomy is performed
- An ileal pouch is created and anastomosed directly to anus

IBD SURGICAL TREATMENT -

________
- Combination of two procedures
- Performed 8–12 weeks apart
- Patient able to resume control of defecation at the anal sphincter
— Major complication: acute or chronic pouchitis

Total _________________________
- One-stage surgery
- Removal of colon, rectum, and anus with closure
- Continence is not possible

IPAA
- Combination of two procedures
- Performed 8–12 weeks apart
- Patient able to resume control of defecation at the anal sphincter
— Major complication: acute or chronic pouchitis

Total protocolectomy with permanent ileostomy
- One-stage surgery
- Removal of colon, rectum, and anus with closure
- Continence is not possible

IBD SURGICAL TREATMENT - Commonly performed for complications
- Strictures
- Obstructions
- Bleeding
-Fistula

-Most patients eventually require surgery
-Disease often recurs at anastomosis site

Commonly performed for complications
- Strictures
- Obstructions
- Bleeding
-Fistula

-Most patients eventually require surgery
-Disease often recurs at anastomosis site

IBD SURGICAL TREATMENT - Postoperative care

Ileostomy - Monitoring of
-________ viability
- Mucocutaneous juncture
- Peristomal skin _________
- Output may be as high as 1500–1800 mL per 24 hours

Observe for
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- Hemorrhage
- Abdominal _________
- Small bowel obstruction
- Dehydration

Initial drainage will be liquid
-Transient incontinence of mucus from manipulation of anal canal
- Kegel exercises
- Perianal skin care

Ileostomy - Monitoring of
-Stoma viability
- Mucocutaneous juncture
- Peristomal skin integrity
- Output may be as high as 1500–1800 mL per 24 hours

Observe for
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- Hemorrhage
- Abdominal abscess
- Small bowel obstruction
- Dehydration

Initial drainage will be liquid
-Transient incontinence of mucus from manipulation of anal canal
- Kegel exercises
- Perianal skin care

IBD NURSING

____________ ___________
- Intermittent exacerbations and remission of symptoms can be common
- Frustration, depression, anxiety need managed
- Therapy, Stress management, Support groups

Expected Outcomes
- Decreased number of _____________
- Body weight __________ within normal range
- Freedom from pain and discomfort
- Use of effective coping strategies

Emotional support
- Intermittent exacerbations and remission of symptoms can be common
- Frustration, depression, anxiety need managed
- Therapy, Stress management, Support groups

Expected Outcomes
- Decreased number of diarrhea stools
- Body weight maintained within normal range
- Freedom from pain and discomfort
- Use of effective coping strategies

Hct (Hematocrit)

Male: 42% – 52%
Female: 37% – 47%

Hgb (Hemoglobin)

Male: 14 – 18g/dL
Female: 12 – 16g/dL

11.0 – 12.5 seconds

INR

DVT - 1.5 -2.0

Atrial fibrillation - 2.0 – 3.0

Prosthetic valve - 3.0 – 4.0

____________ is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body’s organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your organs and tissues back to your lungs

Hemoglobin

Prothrombin time (PT) evaluates:

ability to clot

international normalised ratio (INR) ensures that results from a ____ test are the same from one lab to another

Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) determines if _______________ therapy is effective

blood-thinning

________ : Forceful ejection of partially digested particles from the Upper GI

vomiting

_________: feeling of discomfort in epigastric area with conscious desire to vomit; subjective complaint; usually accompanied by anorexia

nausea

Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ) responds to ___________________ from drugs, toxins, and labyrinthine stimulation (e.g., motion sickness) by transmitting impulses to vomiting center

Vomiting center in the _____________; it is a coordinated activity

Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ) responds to chemical stimuli from drugs, toxins, and labyrinthine stimulation (e.g., motion sickness) by transmitting impulses to vomiting center

Vomiting center in the brainstem; it is a coordinated activity

“coffee ground” appearance in emesis→ _________ bleeding

gastric

fecal odor and bile in emesis→ lower intestinal ____________

obstruction

NAUSEA AND VOMITING treatment

Determine underlying cause and provide symptomatic relief first, then 🡪
Use anti-emetic drugs
5-HT3 (Serotonin) receptor antagonists are effective in reducing chemotherapy-induced vomiting; ex: ondansetron (Zofran)
May also use anticholinergic (scopolamine) and antihistamines
IV fluid therapy! Electrolyte and fluid replacement

Determine underlying cause and provide symptomatic relief first, then 🡪
Use anti-emetic drugs
5-HT3 (Serotonin) receptor antagonists are effective in reducing chemotherapy-induced vomiting; ex: ondansetron (Zofran)
May also use anticholinergic (scopolamine) and antihistamines
IV fluid therapy! Electrolyte and fluid replacement

S/S of ___________
* Elevated HR
* Orthostatic hypotension – BP drops when standing / sitting
* General hypotension
* Skin turgor
* Dry mucous membranes

dehydration

DIARRHEA - At least ___ loose stools in one 24hr period

Chronic Diarrhea🡪 More than ____ days

DIARRHEA causes

ingesting infectious org (Bacteria, viruses) most common
Most cases mild & last 24hrs; extreme circumstance may cause death from becoming septic

________ – most common for bloody diarrhea in the US from undercooked chicken/beef/fruits and contaminated veggies

ingesting infectious org (Bacteria, viruses) most common
Most cases mild & last 24hrs; extreme circumstance may cause death from becoming septic

E.coli – most common for bloody diarrhea in the US from undercooked chicken/beef/fruits and contaminated veggies

C-diff needs treatment with ________________________________________

C-diff causes most serious abx-associated diarrhea

C-diff needs treatment with flagyl (metronidazole) or vancomycin (Vancocin);

C-diff causes most serious abx-associated diarrhea

CONSTIPATION Causes
* dehydration
* insufficient dietary fiber
* decreased physical activity
* Polypharmacy (many drugs, especially opioids)
* ignoring urge to defecate

dehydration
insufficient dietary fiber
decreased physical activity
Polypharmacy (many drugs, especially opioids)
ignoring urge to defecate

CONSTIPATION Complications

______________
Colonic _____________ – impaction
🡪 occurs in the presence of obstipation (severe constipation with no passage of gas or stool) or fecal impaction secondary to constipation perforation (life threatening)
🡪 causes severe abd pain, N/V, fever, and elevated WBC

Hemorrhoids
Colonic perforation – impaction
🡪 occurs in the presence of obstipation (severe constipation with no passage of gas or stool) or fecal impaction secondary to constipation perforation (life threatening)
🡪 causes severe abd pain, N/V, fever, and elevated WBC

_____ - Chronic functional disorder of the colon causing recurrent abd discomfort/pain and alterations between constipation/diarrhea

Unknown cause; related to abnormal bowel motility, visceral hypersensitivity
Women more than men

IBS - Chronic functional disorder of the colon causing recurrent abd discomfort/pain and alterations between constipation/diarrhea

Unknown cause; related to abnormal bowel motility, visceral hypersensitivity
Women more than men

IBS Symptoms
* Related to psychological stressors associated with depression, anxiety, panic disorders,
posttraumatic stress disorder that worsen IBS
* bloating, urgency, flatulence, abd pain/discomfort for at least 3 months
* abd pain usually subsides after BM

Related to psychological stressors associated with depression, anxiety, panic disorders,
posttraumatic stress disorder that worsen IBS
bloating, urgency, flatulence, abd pain/discomfort for at least 3 months
abd pain usually subsides after BM

IBS

Diagnosis
* No specific physical findings; dx depends on presentation/sx (many stress-related)

Treatment
* psychologic and ________ (avoid short-chain carbs); target sx
* cognitive behavior therapy and ______ management

Dietary;
stress

GERD

Results from _______________________ into LE caused by transient LES relaxation (esophageal defenses overwhelmed→ acid reflux)

Results from reflux of stomach acid into LE caused by transient LES relaxation (esophageal defenses overwhelmed→ acid reflux)

GERD

Incompetent _____ is primary cause

LES

lower esophageal sphincter

GERD clinical Manifestations

_________________ most common, dyspepsia (indigestion), regurgitation, chest pain (relieved by antacids, unlike angina), burning, tight sensation, dysphagia r/t esophageal stenosis
1. dyspepsia: pain or discomfort centered in upper abdomen
2. regurgitation: hot, bitter or sour liquid comes into throat or mouth
3. respiratory symptoms: wheezing, coughing, dyspnea

Pyrosis (heartburn)

GERD complications

_____________: Inflamed esophagus. Common complication caused by ↓LES pressure allowing acidic contents through; can lead to scar formation, dysphagia
_____________________ (esophageal metaplasia): reversible change from one type of cell to another * flat epithelial cells in distal esophagus change into columnar epithelial cells (intestinal cells) due to prolonged exposure to acidic contents from reflux; a compensation mechanism due to acidic changes * this precancerous lesion can increase risk for esophageal
adenocarcinoma→ perforation
_____________: cough, bronchospasm, laryngospasm, and cricopharyngeal spasm * due to gastric secretions irritating upper airway * asthma, chronic bronchitis and pneumonia may develop from aspiration into respiratory system
____________ : erosion may result from acid reflux into mouth–especially posterior teeth. Go to the dentist regularly!

Esophagitis: Inflamed esophagus. Common complication caused by ↓LES pressure allowing acidic contents through; can lead to scar formation, dysphagia
Barrett’s esophagus (esophageal metaplasia): reversible change from one type of cell to another * flat epithelial cells in distal esophagus change into columnar epithelial cells (intestinal cells) due to prolonged exposure to acidic contents from reflux; a compensation mechanism due to acidic changes * this precancerous lesion can increase risk for esophageal
adenocarcinoma→ perforation
Respiratory: cough, bronchospasm, laryngospasm, and cricopharyngeal spasm * due to gastric secretions irritating upper airway * asthma, chronic bronchitis and pneumonia may develop from aspiration into respiratory system
Dental: erosion may result from acid reflux into mouth–especially posterior teeth. Go to the dentist regularly!

Drugs: aid in decreasing volume and acidity of reflux, improving LES function, increasing esophageal clearance, protecting esophageal mucosa

_____ - “-prazoles” give before meals; decrease acid secretion, esophageal healing (90%); more effective than H2R
_____ blockers: reduce sx and promote esophageal healing in 50% of patients. “-tidine, give at bedtime”
___________ drugs (bethanechol) increase LES pressure, improve esophageal emptying in supine position and increase gastric emptying

PPIs- “-prazoles” give before meals; decrease acid secretion, esophageal healing (90%); more effective than H2R
H2R blockers: reduce sx and promote esophageal healing in 50% of patients. “-tidine, give at bedtime”
cholinergic drugs (bethanechol) increase LES pressure, improve esophageal emptying in supine position and increase gastric emptying

HIATIAL HERNIA

Herniation of portion of _______________________ through an opening (hiatus) in diaphragm
most common abnormality found on x-ray exam of upper GI tract; common in older adults and occur more often in women

Herniation of portion of stomach into esophagus through an opening (hiatus) in diaphragm
most common abnormality found on x-ray exam of upper GI tract; common in older adults and occur more often in women

HIATIAL HERNIA - 2 types

Sliding (more common): stomach & gastroesophageal jx slides through opening in diaphragm when supine, then back into abdominal cavity when standing upright. Also occurs when swallowing.

Paraesophageal or Rolling: fundus & greater curvature of stomach roll up through diaphragm, forming a pocket alongside esophagus * paraesophageal junction remains in normal position at all times * acute: emergency

_________ - * Inflammation of gastric mucosa; may be acute or chronic

GASTRITIS

GASTRITIS Medications to reduce acid production:

_____ blockers “-tidine”
* Histamine receptor antagonists
* Prevents the binding of histamine to the parietal cells in stomach
* Thereby decreasing acid production

____ (long acting) “-prazole”
* Proton-pump-inhibitor
* PPI’s prevent the release of H+ (a proton) which would have normally bound
with Cl to create HCL= acid

PPI

PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE (PUD)

______________________ from digestive action of HCl & pepsin causing epigastric pain; any portion of GI tract that has contact with gastric secretions is susceptible. 70% caused by H.Pylori

🡪 can develop in lower esophagus, stomach, duodenum, the margin of gastrojejunal
anastomosis

Erosion of mucosa from digestive action of HCl & pepsin causing epigastric pain; any portion of GI tract that has contact with gastric secretions is susceptible. 70% caused by H.Pylori

🡪 can develop in lower esophagus, stomach, duodenum, the margin of gastrojejunal
anastomosis

PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE (PUD) TYPES

________ : associated with superficial erosion and minimal inflammation; short duration
and resolves quickly when cause is identified and removed. NOT AS DEEP AS
__________ (more common): long duration, eroding through muscular wall with
formation of fibrous tissue (scar)
_________ : can occur in any portion of the stomach; less common than duodenal.
More common in women; more likely to result in obstruction. peak >50 y/o
___________ : account for about 80% of all ulcers; occur most between ages 35-45
y/o. H.pylori main cause

Acute: associated with superficial erosion and minimal inflammation; short duration
and resolves quickly when cause is identified and removed. NOT AS DEEP AS
Chronic (more common): long duration, eroding through muscular wall with
formation of fibrous tissue (scar)
GASTRIC: can occur in any portion of the stomach; less common than duodenal.
More common in women; more likely to result in obstruction. peak >50 y/o
DUODENAL: account for about 80% of all ulcers; occur most between ages 35-45
y/o. H.pylori main cause

PUD

Pt with H. pylori infection needs ________________
. After ulcer has healed, they can stop h2 receptor blocker and PPI therapy.

ABX and PPI

______________ : most common complication of PUD; duodenal ulcers account for greater percentage of upper GI bleeding episodes than gastric ulcers

Hemorrhage

UPPER GI BLEED
* Mortality _____ % for past 45 years

6-13

UPPER GI BLEED Vomitus types:

Profuse, bright red= little/no contact with gastric Hcl secretion
“coffee ground emesis”= blood has been in stomach for a while
Melena (black tarry stools) indicates slow bleeding from upper GI source; ODOROUS
occult bleeding undetectable by appearance; small amounts in gastric secretions, vomitus, or stools

Profuse, bright red= little/no contact with gastric Hcl secretion
“coffee ground emesis”= blood has been in stomach for a while
Melena (black tarry stools) indicates slow bleeding from upper GI source; ODOROUS
occult bleeding undetectable by appearance; small amounts in gastric secretions, vomitus, or stools

UPPER GI BLEED Complications

anemia, hypovolemia

A patient who has been NPO during treatment for nausea and vomiting caused by gastric irritation is to start oral intake. Which of these should the nurse offer to the
patient?

A. A glass of orange juice
B. A dish of lemon gelatin
C. A cup of coffee with cream
D. A bowl of hot chicken broth

B. A dish of lemon gelatin

The nurse is assessing a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who is experiencing increasing discomfort. Which patient statement indicates that additional patient education about GERD is needed?

A. “I take antacids between meals and at bedtime each night.”
B. “I sleep with the head of the bed elevated on 4-inch blocks.”
C. “I quit smoking several years ago, but I still chew a lot of gum.”
D. “I eat small meals throughout the day and have a bedtime snack.

D. “I eat small meals throughout the day and have a bedtime snack.

When admitting a patient with a stroke who is unconscious and unresponsive to stimuli, the nurse learns from the patient’s family that the patient has a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The nurse will plan to do frequent assessments of the patient’s

A. apical pulse.
B. bowel sounds.
C. breath sounds.
D. abdominal girth.

C. breath sounds.

[risk of aspiration]

A patient who is nauseated and vomiting up blood-streaked fluid is admitted to the hospital with acute gastritis. To determine possible risk factors for gastritis, the nurse will ask the patient about:

A. the amount of fat in the diet.
B. history of recent weight gain or loss.
C. any family history of gastric problems.
D. use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

D. use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

A patient with peptic ulcer disease associated with the presence of Helicobacter pylori is treated with triple drug therapy. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about

A. sucralfate (Carafate), nystatin (Mycostatin), and bismuth (Pepto-Bismol).
B. amoxicillin (Amoxil), clarithromycin (Biaxin), and omeprazole (Prilosec).
C. famotidine (Pepcid), magnesium hydroxide (Mylanta), and pantoprazole (Protonix).
D. metoclopramide (Reglan), bethanechol (Urecholine), and promethazine (Phenergan).

B. amoxicillin (Amoxil), clarithromycin (Biaxin), and omeprazole (Prilosec).

A patient who has had several episodes of bloody diarrhea is admitted to the emergency department. Which action should the nurse anticipate taking?

A. Obtain a stool specimen for culture.
B. Administer antidiarrheal medications.
C. Teach about adverse effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
D. Provide education about antibiotic therapy

A. Obtain a stool specimen for culture.

A patient is hospitalized with vomiting of “coffee-ground” emesis. The nurse will anticipate
preparing the patient for:

A. endoscopy.
B. angiography.
C. gastric analysis testing.
D. barium contrast studies.

A. endoscopy.

A patient with a peptic ulcer who has a nasogastric (NG) tube develops sudden, severe upper abdominal pain, diaphoresis, and a very firm abdomen. Which action should the nurse take next?

A. Irrigate the NG tube.
B. Obtain the vital signs.
C. Listen for bowel sounds.
D. Give the ordered antacid.

B. Obtain the vital signs.

Twelve hours after undergoing a gastroduodenostomy (Billroth I), a patient complains of increasing abdominal pain. The patient has absent bowel sounds and 200 mL of bright red nasogastric (NG) drainage in the last hour. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is to:

A. notify the surgeon.
B. irrigate the NG tube.
C. administer the prescribed morphine.
D. continue to monitor the NG drainage.

A. notify the surgeon.

Which information will be best for the nurse to include when teaching a patient with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) about dietary management of the disease?

A. “Avoid foods that cause pain after you eat them.”
B. “High-protein foods are least likely to cause pain.”
C. “You will need to remain on a bland diet indefinitely.”
D. “You should avoid eating many raw fruits and vegetables.”

A. “Avoid foods that cause pain after you eat them.”

Which information about a patient who has just been admitted to the hospital with nausea and vomiting will require the most rapid intervention by the nurse?

A. The patient has taken only sips of water.
B. The patient is lethargic and difficult to arouse.
C. The patient’s chart indicates a recent resection of the small intestine.
D. The patient has been vomiting several times a day for the last 4 days

B. The patient is lethargic and difficult to arouse.

An _________ is the surgical creation of an opening called a _______that allows intestinal contents to pass from the bowel through an opening in the skin on the abdomen.

An ostomy is used when the normal elimination route is no longer possible.

An ostomy is the surgical creation of an opening called a stoma that allows intestinal contents to pass from the bowel through an opening in the skin on the abdomen.

An ostomy is used when the normal elimination route is no longer possible.

Surgical __________________ may be done to:
● remove cancer
● repair a perforation, fistula, or traumatic injury
● relieve an obstruction or stricture
● treat an abscess, inflammatory disease, or hemorrhage.

resection of the bowel

A positive McBurney’s sign could mean:

appendicitis

_______________ results from a localized or generalized inflammatory process of the peritoneum
that occurs when organisms or chemicals enter the sterile peritoneal cavity.

It can occur when sterility is inadequate during peritoneal dialysis and when an organ perforates, releasing its contents into the peritoneal cavity.

Peritonitis results from a localized or generalized inflammatory process of the peritoneum
that occurs when organisms or chemicals enter the sterile peritoneal cavity.

It can occur when sterility is inadequate during peritoneal dialysis and when an organ perforates, releasing its contents into the peritoneal cavity.

_____________ are outpouchings of the mucosa that develop in the colon.

Diverticula

____________ is the presence of multiple non inflamed diverticula

Diverticulosis

DIVERTICULITIS Contributing factors: lack of ______________

dietary fiber

DIVERTICULITIS Patient teaching:
● High-______ diet
● Decreased intake of ____ and red meat
● Weight reduction

● High-fiber diet
● Decreased intake of fat and red meat
● Weight reduction

A hernia is a protrusion of tissue, such as the intestines, through an ____________________ or a weakened area in the wall of the cavity in which it is normally contained.

abnormal opening

If the hernia becomes _____________, the patient will have severe pain and symptoms of a bowel obstruction, such as vomiting, cramping abdominal pain, and distention. ___________________ is needed to treat a strangulated hernia.

Laparoscopic surgery is the treatment of choice
Herniorrhaphy or hernioplasty (mesh)

If the hernia becomes strangulated, the patient will have severe pain and symptoms of a bowel obstruction, such as vomiting, cramping abdominal pain, and distention. Emergency surgery is needed to treat a strangulated hernia.

Laparoscopic surgery is the treatment of choice
Herniorrhaphy or hernioplasty (mesh)

Ulcerative Colitis: Usually limited to the _______

colon

Crohn’s Disease:
* Can involve any segment of GI tract from _________________

mouth to anus

Ulcerative Colitis - can be cured with a total ______________ since the colon and rectum are not needed for “survival”

Crohn’s Disease - surgery is a______________ because of high recurrence rates and the risk for developing short bowel syndrome.

Ulcerative Colitis - can be cured with a total colectomy since the colon and rectum are not needed for “survival”

Crohn’s Disease - surgery is a last resort because of high recurrence rates and the risk for developing short bowel syndrome.

PPIs side effects-

Headache, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, flatulence

H2 blockers side effects-

Headache, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea

Zofran side effects-

Constipation, diarrhea, headache, fatigue, malaise, ↑ liver function tests

Zofran indications

Prevent nausea and vomiting

PPis action

acid suppression

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