Gi Disorders Nurs 3366 Module 5 Exam Questions (47 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

PUD (peptic ulcer disease) {Ans: Problems with gastric mucosa lead to peptic acid leaking into vulnerable gastric tissue}Diverticulum {Ans: Hernia (hole) in the muscle of the intestine that protrudes through the intestine;usually occurs in the sigmoid colon}IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) {Ans: Inflammation causes bloody diarrhea and cramps; caused by infectious agent (bacterial or viral) or family history Autoimmune response- Autoantibodies attack glycoproteins causing inflammation, sometimes pt has systemic autoimmune manifestations (arthritis, iritis,vasculitis) Tx- Steroids and other meds, Removal of parts of bowel}portal hypertension problems patho {Ans: Fibrotic liver tissue causes liver to become resistant to normal portal venous flow Venous pressure in liver increases along with venous backpressure This leads to ascites, splenomegaly, and varices}posthepatic jaundice {Ans: Increase in direct bilirubin due to a bile duct obstruction (cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, tumor, etc); stool will be grey-colored due to lack of bilirubin}Diverticulitis {Ans: Inflammation/infection of the diverticula S&S- pain in LLQ, fever, leukocytosis (indicates systemic inflammation); can lead to abscess formation, rupture and peritonitis Tx- increase fiber intake, avoid seeds and nuts, antibx, surgery}