Esophageal disorders: GERD, Dysphgia, and Achalasia Flashcards
what causes GERD
pregnancy
obesity
what are s/s of GERD
burning sensation
dysphagia
regurgitation of food
what interventions/teaching do we tell our pts that have GERD
cut out anything that will cause acid to come up
Elevate HOB
wt loss to help alleviate stomach pressure
Stop smoking
what dietary things should we tell our gerd pts to cut out
coffee
black tea
alcohol
citrus
tomatoes
spicy food
chocolate
fatty foods
what meds should we give a pt with gerd
ppi
h2 blocker
prokenitic agent
what is dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
what are s/s a pt is experiencing dysphagia
drooling
coughing while eating
gurgling
wt loss
what interventions will we do with a pt with dysphagia
elevate HOB for meals
thicken liquids
ask for swallow eval
what is achalasia
halitosis
belch
a feeling that food is stuck
peristalsis is present in lower _____ of the esophagus is absent
2/3
what meds can we give for achalasia
inject botox
endoscopic dilation of the area
calcium channel blockers
what is a hital hernia
stomach comes up over diaphragm
