Peptic Ulcers Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cause of Gastric (stomach) ulcers?
A
- Chronic use of NSAIDS
- Stress
- Anxiety
- H. Pylori Infection
2
Q
What increases pain in Stomach Ulcers?
A
Pain increased with presence of food, due increased acid secretion after eating
3
Q
What relieves pain in stomach ulcers?
A
- Antacids (TUMS)
- Medically treating H. Pylori Infection
- Proton Pump Inhibitors
4
Q
Pain referral pattern for Peptic Ulcers?
A
- Epigastric Area
- R Shoulder
- RUQ
5
Q
Emesis Characteristics of Both Peptic Ulcers?
A
Coffee Ground Emesis
6
Q
Stool characteristics indicative of Duodenal Ulcers?
A
Melena (dark/black) tarry stools
6
Q
What is the cause of Duodenal Ulcers?
A
- H. Pylori Infection
7
Q
What increase pain in Duodenal Ulcers? Time it can occur?
A
Pain increases in the absence of food?
- Early mornings
- between meals
8
Q
The Chronic use of what type of drugs places a patient most at risk of developing a peptic ulcer?
A
NSAIDS
