H. Pylori + Gastroscopy Flashcards

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What is H. Pylori

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Transmission of H. Pylori

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S/sx of h.pylori

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Stomach pain dull, sharp
Burping n/v
Bloating not feeling hungry
Unexplained wt loss
Stomach bleeding

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4
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Signs of stomach bleeding

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CG/BV
B/BS
D/Fai
TBr
FTfnr

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5
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How to Diagnose H.Pylori

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6
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H. Pylori

What to do in physical exam

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7
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What is urea breath test

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What are the medical tx

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Eradication therapy
( combination of medicines)

Antibiotic
Proton pump inhibitor
H2 blockers
Bismuth salicylate

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How does the mixed medication works?

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Decrease gastric acid
Weakens the h.pylori
Antibiotic kills the bacteria

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10
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Whats the action of proton pump inhibitor

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Reduces the gastric acid PRODUCTION

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Whats the action of the H2 blockers

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Reduces the gastric acid SECRETIONS

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Whats the action of Bismuth salicylate

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Treat various stomach and digestive issues

Antibiotic
Anti infamatory
Astringent

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13
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How to prevent h. Pylori

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Wash
Do not
Not cooked
Prepared

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Diet for h.pylori px

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Yogurt
Omega 3 & 6 fish oil
Olive oil

Vegetables - broccoli, cauli flower, cabbage

White meat - chicken, fish

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15
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Foods to avoid with H.pylori

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Foods that increases gastric acid production
- coffee, tea, cola, soda, fizzy drinks

Gastric irritation
- pepper, ham, bacon, alcohol, spicy foods, lemon and orange

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16
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Common vit. Defieciency in gastritis

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Vit. B12
Absorption probkem

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What is Gastroscopy?

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Indication of gastroscopy?

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Swallow
I.H.SP
CG/BV
BTBS
dx

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Tx gastroscopy

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Widens
Stops
Remove
Treat
Help

20
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Contraindication of gastroscopy

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21
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Pre-procedure of gastroscopy

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  • The doctor will explain the procedure and secure consent
  • You should bring along the details of the medications that you take.
  • Follow any instructions the hospital gives you about taking medicines.
  • Bowel preparation:
    • NPO post-midnight before the procedure.
    • Drinking is allowed up to 6 hours before the procedure.
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During procedure of gastroscopy

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23
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Post procedure of gastroscopy

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24
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Getting your gastroscopy results

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Doctor/nurse
Biopsy… wait for..2m-2w if cancer
If cancer…keep in touch with specialist cancer care team

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Post gastroscopy.

Report to the doctor if there is?

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Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Abd pain
Black tarry stool
Persistent vomiting/ blood vomit
Fever 38

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Main complication if gastroscopy

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Perforation

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What is perforation?

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Hole develops in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum

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Signs of perforation?

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Neck, chest, abd pain, pain while swallowing, breathing difficulty , temp above 38

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Management for perforation

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Mild perforation - antibiotics

Severe perforation - surgical procedures or repair hole

30
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What is eradication therapy

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Multi drug treatment plan
Combination of medication

Increase effectiveness
Reduces the resistance to single drug

31
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What is peptic ulcer disease

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This is a condition where sores and ulcers are to develop in the lining of the stomach and duodenum.

Weakened lining of the stomach…
Gastric acid irritates the tissues inner layer of the stomach

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What is endoscopy

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This is a general term for medical procedure that uses a long flexible tube with a light and camera to view/examine a hollow organ or cavity in the body.

Types of endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Bronchoscopy
Gastroscopy
And more