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PUD
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This country in Asia has the incidence of GERD
China
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 type of standard clinical examination is the process by which a doctor investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease
What is physical Exam?
100
This Bacteria is the number cause of PUD?
H. Pylori
100
This is a non-pharmacological way to treat GERD
What is Change in Diet / nutrition?
200
These are the common causes of GERD
Constant Heartburn and Regurgitation
200
a condition in which the normal squamous epithelium of the esophagus has been replaced by an abnormal red columnar epithelium
What is Barrett’s esophagus (esophageal metaplasia)?
200
Measures the acidity of stomach
What is pH test?
200
This combination of using two antimicrobial drugs and one PPI to treat PUD is referred to commonly referred to as this type of therapy
What is Triple Therapy
200
This type of drug treatment for GERD has been found to be not as effective as PPI's
What are Histamine Receptor Antagonists
300
This muscle acts as an anti reflux barrier between the stomach and esophagus
What is Lower Esophagus Sphincter?
300
Medications may aggravate GERD symptoms in these two general ways
Impairing LES Function and Damage to the Esophageal Mucosa
300
A test that allows a doctor to examine the inside of a pt's esophagus, stomach & duodenum
What is (upper) endoscopy?
300
This is the most frequently used diagnostic test for persons with GERD
What is a barium swallow. Rationale: Persons with GERD should be referred to a primary care provider for a thorough cardiac evaluation to rule out cardiac disease. The most frequently used diagnostic test is barium swallow. Upper endoscopy is the best method to assess mucosal injury. Acid perfusion tests usually are not necessary, and require the placement of an esophageal probe above the esophageal sphincter to collect esophageal contents.
300
These are a group of drugs whose main action is a pronounced and long-lasting reduction of gastric acid production
What are Proton-pump inhibitors?
400
This is the primary pathphysiology manifestation of GERD
Relaxation of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES)?
400
Most patients affected by GERD present with this frequency of symptoms
Occasional Symptoms
400
Diagnostic test in which a metallic substance is used to diagnose abnormalities of the digestive tract.
What is Barium X-ray?
400
List at least 2 initial management strategies for a patient suspected of having GERD?
What are: * Change diet to avoid foods known to induce reflux (e.g., chocolate, alcohol, and coffee). * Stop smoking. * Take antacids when symptomatic. * Weight loss can be very effective in reducing GERD symptoms.
400
These are two types of surgical procedures to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatus hernia
Nissen fundoplication and Toupet Procedure
500
Drinking this hot substance consistently has been shown to increase your probability of developing GERD secondary to Barrett's esophagus
What is tea
500
it has been found that GERD increases patients risk for developing this type of disease
What is cancer of the esophagus
500
This is the primary diagnostic tool for diagnosising GERD
What is taking an HPI (History of Present Illness)?
500
Chronic Use of this class of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs increases your risk of Peptic Ulcer Disease?
What are NSAIDs
500
You can be fairly certain that a patient requires treatment for peptic ulcers if they present to your clinic with stools that are this color.
What are black?