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Chapter 8: Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System: Prognosis Flashcards

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What is the prognosis of Missing Teeth

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good when proshesis or dental implants provide replacement

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What is the prognosis of Impacted Third Molars

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treatment of infection and extraction of impacted teeth solves issue

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What is the prognosis of Dental Caries

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good with prompt treatment; can spread quickly and cause abscess

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What is the prognosis of Discolored Teeth

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resolution possible within a range of treatments

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What is the prognosis of Gingivitis

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80% of adults will suffer from gingivitis in lifetime. Good outcome with treatment

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What is the prognosis of Periodontitis

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varies with extent of process, presence of complications, and effectiveness. Generally good

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What is the prognosis of Oral Tumors

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benign tumors are usually curable with excision

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What is the prognosis of Malocclusion

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favorable with treatment

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What is the prognosis of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome

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respond well to resting of the joint and usually resolves

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What is the prognosis of Tooth Abscesses

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early intervention with a favorable response to antibiotic therapy

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What is the prognosis of Mouth Ulcers

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most heal spontaneously in a week

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What is the prognosis of Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores)

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clear up uneventfully in 1 to 2 weeks

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What is the prognosis of Thrush

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recur in some patients. Treatment as soon as possible because it can cause esophagitis

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What is the prognosis of Necrotizing Periodontal Disease

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improvement in days with treatment

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What is the prognosis of Oral Leukoplakia

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require monitoring because of risk of malignant transformation

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What is the prognosis of Oral Cancer

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large tumors or nodal metastases have worse prognosis

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What is the prognosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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symptoms improve with drug therapy; ulcerations may occur

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What is the prognosis of Esophageal Varices

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have high morbidity and mortality rate than any other source of upper GI bleeding. 40% die with first episode

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What is the prognosis of Esophagitis

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good if patient follows treatment plan

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What is the prognosis of Esophageal Cancer

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associated with the stage, but is generally poor because cancer of both types. 5-year survival rate is 15%

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What is the prognosis of Gastric and Duodenal Peptic Ulcers

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can heal; following preventative measures after healing because PUD tends to recur

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What is the prognosis of Gastritis

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acute improve with conservative treatment; chronic is monitored for complications

23
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What is the prognosis of Gastric Cancer

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50% have advanced incurable. 20% survival over 5 years

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What is the prognosis of Acute Appendicitis

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complete recovering with prompt medical care. Laparoscopically allows faster recovery

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What is the prognosis of Hiatal Hernia

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good compliance with conservative measure results in control of symptoms

26
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What is the prognosis of Abdominal Hernia

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uncomplicated cases prognosis is good

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What is the prognosis of Crohn’s Disease (Regional Enteritis)

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high rate of recurrence and requires continuous treatment; high stress causes exacerbation

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What is the prognosis of Ulcerative Colitis

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severity varies from mild to fulminant; colon cancer increases with duration of disease

29
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What is the prognosis of Gastroenteritis

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self-limiting

30
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What is the prognosis of Intestinal Obstruction

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good for mechanical obstructive bowel conditions; tumors and malignancies different

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What is the prognosis of Diverticulosis (Diverticular Disease)

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good unless develops to diverticulitis

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What is the prognosis for Diverticulitis

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self-limiting; recovery more complicated when surgery is required or abscess is present

33
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What is the prognosis of Colorectal Cancer

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pathologic state remains best prognostic indicator; elevated CEA levels are bad

34
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What is the prognosis of Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis

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C. diff may develop due to antiinfection treatment

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What is the prognosis of Short-Bowel Syndrome

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quite well, remaining bowel takes time to adapt to increased nutrient absorption

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What is the prognosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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can affect quality of life of patient; long duration of symptoms with longer duration reducing the chance of improvement

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What is the prognosis of Peritonitis

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without prompt and aggressive medical intervention it is life threatening

38
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What is the prognosis of Hemorrhoids

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procedures used to treat hemorrhoids produce good results

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What is the prognosis of Cirrhosis of the Liver

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early liver damage can be reversed; liver transplant improved outlook a lot

40
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What is the prognosis of Hepatitis A

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lasts 4 to 8 weeks. Revery is usually complete

41
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What is the prognosis of Hepatitis B

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can become carrier; prone to cirrhosis and liver cancer

42
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What is the prognosis of Hepatitis C

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20% get cirrhosis; develop chronic hepatits;

43
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What is the prognosis of Cancer of the Liver

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tumor size and severity of liver disease

44
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What is the prognosis of Cholelithiasis (Gallstones)

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mild cases, diet modification resolves symptoms

45
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What is the prognosis of Cholecystitis

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mild and uncomplicated have good prognosis; acute include gangrene of gallbladder

46
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What is the prognosis of Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis

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usually resolve within a week

47
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What is the prognosis of Pancreatic Cancer

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poor even after surgery resection: 5-year survival rate is 5% to 25% if lucky

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What is the prognosis of Malnutrition

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varies with nature and severity of malnutrition

49
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What is the prognosis of Malabsorption Syndrome

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expected when underlying causes are identified and successfully treated

50
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What is the prognosis of Celiac Disease (Gluten Enteropathy)

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lifelong glutten-free diet leads to recovery

51
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What is the prognosis of Food Poisoning

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varies with cause; generally good

52
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What is the prognosis of Anorexia Nervosa

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more favorable when the patient seeks help willingfully than by intervention

53
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What is the prognosis of Bulimia

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treatment may continue for years because recovery may be a slow process

54
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What is the prognosis of Motion Sickness

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good with prophylactic medication

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