PATHO
Complications/Risk
Symptoms
Diagnostics
Treatment/Nursing Consideration
100
Where does digestion begin?
What is the mouth
100
This is a general term for any inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the esophagus. It is also one of the most common complications of GERD?
What is Esophagitis
100
This backward flow of stomach contents into the throat is a common symptom of GERD
What is regurgitation
100
a clinical examination is the process by which a doctor investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease
What is a physical exam
100
This change in meal pattern is recommended to decrease gastric distention in clients diagnosed with GERD
What is eating 4 - 6 small meals daily instead of 3 large meals
200
How is the digestive process controlled?
What is by hormones and nerve regulators
200
This is the most common cause of GERD
What is obesity
200
This term means "difficulty swallowing" and may indicate esophageal stricture
What is dysphagia
200
This diagnostic study measures acidity in the lower esophagus to confirm the diagnosis of GERD
What is a 24 hour PH monitoring
200
A category of drugs used to treat GERD that increases the risk of hip fracture in older adults
What is Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
300
What does GERD abbreviation stand for?
What is Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
300
This cause of GERD is characterized by part of the stomach sliding above the diaphragm
What is hiatal hernia
300
What is odynophagia?
What is painful swallowing
300
A "scope" procedure used to diagnose GERD
What is EGD
300
2 Nursing Diagnosis for GERD
What is PAIN, KNOWLEDGE DEFICIT, ANXIETY, ALTERED NUTRITION, IMPAIRED SWALLOWING, RISK FOR ASPIRATION
400
What is the cause of GERD?
What is a dysfunctional lower esophageal sphincter
400
This permanent loss of all or part of a tooth due to the gradual chemical breakdown of the tooth.
What is dental erosion
400
What is flatulence?
What is gas
400
Measures the acidity of stomach
What is PH test
400
Give the most safe food for GERD patients.
What is leafy green vegetables
500
What are 3 non-dietary lifestyle behaviors that lead to high risk of GERD?
What is alcohol, smoking, and excessive coffee
500
Name one contributing factor to GERD
What is Increased abdominal pressure due to obesity, pregnancy, bending at the waist, ascites, or tight clothing
500
What is dyspepsia?
What is ingestion/heartburn
500
Nursing intervention following an EGD?
What is checking for gag reflex
500
an over the counter medicine that neutralizes acids from the stomach
What is antacid (tums)
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