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Gastric/Duodenal Disorders Flashcards

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What is gastritis?

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inflammation of the stomach mucosa

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Acute Gastritis

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  • viral/bacterial infections
  • food (spicy, contaminated)
  • lasts hours to days
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Chronic Gastritis

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  • long term
  • most common cause-H. Pylori
  • result of frequent acute attacks or continuing exposure to irritating agents
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What is a common cause of peptic ulcers?

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H. Pylori

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Treatment for H. Pylori Bacteria

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  • 10-14 days of double antibiotic therapy
  • proton pump inhibitor (long term)
  • bismuth salt (Pepto-Bismol)
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S/S of Gastritis

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  • abdominal pain/cramping
  • headache
  • bloating
  • lack of energy
  • N/V
  • anorexia
  • chronic belching/hiccupping
  • indigestion
  • sour taste in mouth
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Acute Treatment for Gastritis

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  • NPO for 24 hours w/ fluids
  • avoid alcohol while symptoms persist
  • bland soft diet
  • medication
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Chronic Gastritis Treatment

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  • dietary modifications
  • rest/stress reduction
  • avoid alcohol, smoking, NSAIDs
  • Tx for H. Pylori
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Antibiotics for Gastritis

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  • Amoxil (penicillin-based)
  • Flagyl (metronidazole)
  • Biaxin
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H2 Antagonist for Gastritis

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  • Zantac (ranitidine)

- Pepcid (famotidine)

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Proton Pump Inhibitors for Gastritis

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  • Prilosec (omeprazole)
  • Protonix (pantoprazole)
  • Nexium (esomeprazole)
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Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

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A hollowed out area that forms in the mucosa of the:

  • stomach (Gastric)
  • intestines (most common) (Duodenal)
  • esophagus
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Duodenal PUD

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  • increase HCI
  • weight gain
  • pain 1-2 hrs after eating/during night
  • food helps pain
  • little to no vomiting
  • hemorrhage unlikely
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Gastric PUD

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  • normal to decreased HCI
  • weight loss
  • pain 1/2-1 hrs after eating/rarely at night
  • food makes worse
  • vomiting common and may help pain
  • hemorrhage common (hematemesis)
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Risk Factors for Duodenal PUD

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  • H. Pylori
  • alcohol
  • smoking
  • stress
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Risk Factors for Gastric PUD

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  • H. Pylori
  • gastritis
  • alcohol
  • smoking
  • stress
  • NSAIDs
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S/S of PUD

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  • may lasts weeks-months
  • dull knowing pain
  • burning in mid-epigastric area/back
  • food may help
  • heartburn
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea/constipation
  • melena
  • hematemesis
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How is PUD diagnosed?

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  • endoscopy

- barium swallow

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Endoscopy

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  • direct visualization of ulceration w/ or w/o bleeding
  • “bleeders” can be cauterized
  • biopsy
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Pre-procedure for Endoscopy

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  • consent
  • gown
  • remove dentures
  • NPO
  • patent IV
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Intra-Procedure for Endoscopy

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  • conscious sedation (Propofol)
  • short acting meds that caused decreased LOC and loss of memory
  • monitor for hypotension and respiratory depression
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Post-procedure for Endoscopy

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  • continuous pulse ox x 12 hours
  • assess neuro status q 2 hours then q 4
  • vital signs q 4 hours
  • assess for S/S of perforated esophagus
  • NPO until gag reflex returns
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What to do for Hematemesis?

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  • ensure patent airway
  • patent IV
  • NG tube
  • determine cause
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NG tubes for Hematemesis

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  • remove blood from stomach

- iced saline lavage/saline lavage

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Saline Lavage
instillation and aspiration of iced saline solution through a NG tube to empty the stomach of blood and to slow the bleeding at its source
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Lifestyle Management
- stop meds causing ulcers - rest - stress reduction - smoking/alcohol cessation - dietary modifications
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Dietary Modifications for Ulcers
- avoid spicy, fried foods - limit milk/dairy - avoid alcohol and caffeine - eat 3 regular meals a day
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What is the most common complication of ulcers?
hemorrhage
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S/S of Hemorrhage
- hematemesis-bright red or coffee ground color - melena-bright red or dark, tarry color - n/v - dizziness, confusion - hypotension - tachycardia - tachypnea - cool, pale skin - oliguria
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What should you monitor for Hemorrhage?
- hemoglobin-F:12-16/M: 14-18 - hematocrit-F:37-47/M:40-52 - stools for occult blood
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Perforation
erosion of the ulcer through the wall of the stomach into the peritoneal cavity
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S/S of Perforation
- sudden "knife-like" abdominal pain - tender, rigid abdomen - sudden vomiting - hypotension, tachycardia - extreme diaphoresis
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Penetration
erosion of the ulcer through the wall of the stomach into adjacent structures/organs (pancreas)
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S/S of Penetration
-back/epigastric pain not relieved by previous methods
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What is the main complication of perforated ulcers?
peritonitis
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Peritonitis
inflammation of the peritoneum; lining of the abdominal cavity and the organs w/in
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S/S of Peritonitis
- n/v - abdominal pain - bloating - fever - often no flatulence or stool
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Treatment for Peritonitis
- surgery to close perforation - lavage to clean gastric/intestinal contents from abdominal cavity - NG tube - antibiotics
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Nursing Care Post-perforation
- monitor vitals/labs - administer antibiotics - assess for return of bowel sounds - ambulation day 1 post-op - educate: cough, deep breathing, splinting, meds, lifestyle changes
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Pyloric Obstruction (Gastric Outlet Obstruction)
gastric emptying is impeded by a narrowing of the area of the stomach just below the pyloric sphincter
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What is most often the cause of Pyloric Obstruction?
Scarring from multiple episodes of exacerbation and healing of peptic ulcer
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S/S of Pyloric Obstruction
- n/v - constipation - feeling full all of the time - anorexia w/ weight loss
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Treatment for Pyloric Obstruction
- NG tube/IV fluids/NPO - balloon dilation - surgery: severing of vagus nerve; antrectomy
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What classifies you as morbidly obese?
weight more than 2x ideal body weight or BMI > 30
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Morbid Obesity causes risks for what?
- diabetes - heart disease - stroke/HTN - gallbladder disease - musculoskeletal probs - sleep apnea - COPD - depression - suicidal thoughts
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Treatment for Morbid Obesity
- dietary restrictions - exercise - behavioral modifications - treat depression - meds - encourage fluid intake - assess for extreme weight loss
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What is considered after failure of non-surgical treatment for morbid obesity?
Bariatric Surgery
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Pre-Counseling for Bariatric Surgery
- 6-12 months - lifestyle/dietary modifications - side effects - support system
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Criteria for Bariatric Surgery
- BMI: > 40 no comorbidities, > 35 w/ comorbidities - unsuccessful hx of weight loss - assurance patient will adhere to treatments and follow ups
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Exclusions for Bariatric Surgery
- reversible conditions causing obesity - drug/alcohol abuse in last year - psychiatric illness - inability to learn, understand, follow directions
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Gastric By-Pass Surgery
- can be done laparoscopically - stomach is divided into smaller upper pouch that is stapled closed and a larger lower pouch is rerouted to upper pouch - inpatient 2-3 days
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Gastric Banding (Lap Band)
- can be done laparoscopically - silicone band placed around the upper portion of the stomach - new narrowed portion slows movement of food leaving person feeling fuller longer - band can be loosened or tightened - typically new stomach will hold about 1 oz
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Gastric Sleeve
- approx. 80% of stomach is removed - thin vertical sleeve of stomach is created using stapling device - does not require rerouting - inpatient 2-3 days
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Complications of Bariatric Surgery
- atelectasis/pneumonia - hemorrhage - DVT/PE - bowel obstructions - incisional hernia - infection/leakage
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Complications SPECIFIC to Bariatric Surgery
- chronic n/v - dumping syndrome - changes in bowel function
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Dumping Syndrome
food is emptied too quickly from the stomach into the small intestine not allowing time for dilution of fats/carbohydrates
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S/S of Dumping Syndrome
- diarrhea - abdominal cramps - vomiting - fatigue - dizziness - diaphoresis

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