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GI disorders
GI diseases
13
Health Care
Professional
09/11/2007

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Term
duodenal ulcers are caused by
Definition
excessive production or excessive release of gastrin or increased sensitivity to gastrin found in 40% of people with ulcers. 60% the buffering ability is lacking
Term
what is the subjective data for ulcers
Definition
pain, in the midline of the epigastric region. Burning, gnawing,
Term
what is the cuase of ulcers
Definition
H pylori, NSAIDs, smoking , coffee
Term
what should the nurse look for in ulcers
Definition
hemorrhage - vomiting coffee ground emesis, or melena ( tarlike, fetid smelling stool with blood)
Term
what is the dx test for ulcers
Definition
fiberoptic endoscopy - esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
the medical management for ulcers is
Definition
NG tube, surgery is indicated for complications
Term
what is the diet for ulcers
Definition
smaller meals throughout the day
Term
removal of hte vagal inneration to the fundus, decreasing acid produced by the parietal cells of the stomach. usually done with a bilroth I and II
Definition
vagotomy
Term
what is the treatment for dumping syndrome
Definition
eating six small meals daily that are high in protein and fat and low in carbs, eating slowly and avoiding fluids during meals

also reclining for 1 hour after meal
Term
colitis is confined to the
Definition
mucosa and submucosa
Term
the disease usually starts on the _____ side of the colon then progressesses to the
Definition
left side, righ side
Term
what is the predominant sign of colitis
Definition
diarrhea - up to 10 - 15 a day with blood, mucous, pus
Term
what does the pt c/o
Definition
abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea
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