Peptic Ulcer Disease

Pathophysiologoy

100

The breakdown of mucosal lining in the GI tract..

What is Peptic Ulcer Disease?

200

The three types of Ulcers associated with Peptic Ulcer Disease are..

What are Gastric Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer, Stress Ulcer?

300

Protects and lines the GI tract..

What is the epithelium?

400

Product which is vital for the GI tract to function properly..

What is adequate blood supply?

500

Helicobacter pylori and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cause this condition in the GI system..

What is Peptic Ulcer Disease?

Complications

100

The term for blood in vomit..

What is Hematemesis?

200

Signs of hemorrhage from GI ulcer (name at least three)

What are Hematemesis, Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, hypovolemic shock?

300

Severe pain, a rigid abdomen, and absent bowel sounds are signs of this..

What is a perforation?

400

Epigastric fullness and N/V are signs of this..

What is pyloric obstruction/narrowing?

500

Perforation, a medical emergency, may lead to this..

What is peritonitis?

Etiology and Manifestations

100

Name at least two manifestations of PUD..

What are gnawing/burning pain, dyspepsia, weight loss, and anemia?

200

Name three main risk factors for PUD..

What are H. Pylori infection, use of NSAIDs, steroids use, caffeine use, age, history of ulcers, family history of ulcers?

300

Epigastric pain cause by PUD may radiate to this region..

What is the back?

400

Name at least two complications of PUD..

What are hemorrhage, Narrowing/Obstruction of pyloric valve, and perforation?

500

Discomfort 2-3 hours after a meal is indicative of this type of ulcer..

What is a Duodenal Ulcer?

Diagnosis and Treatments

100

A diagnostic tool that allows for visualization of erosion and obtaining biopsy samples within the digestive system..

What is an (EGD) Esophagogastroduodenoscopy?

200

Famotidine is this classification of medication..

What is H2 receptor blocker?

300

Removal of the lower third of the stomach is termed..

What is Antrectomy?

400

Name at least two of the pharmacological measures that can help treat PUD..

What are PPI's, antibiotics (for H. Pylori infections), antacids, and H2 receptor blockers?

500

Name three lab tests that can help diagnose erosions in the GI system..

What are IgG, urea breath tests, and fecal tests?

Miscellaneous

100

When a urea breath test turns pink, this is an indication of..

What is H. Pylori?

200

This type of medication works by reducing acid formation..

What is a PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)?

300

The nurse should educate the patient with PUD to avoid these things.. (name at least two)

What are tobacco, caffeine, spicy food, large meals?

400

Surgical procedure where the pylorus valve is cut and resutured, relaxing and widening its muscular opening into the duodenum..

What is Pyloroplasty?

500

Name at least three priority nursing diagnosis to treat PUD..

What are Impaired Tissue Integrity, Acute Pain, Imbalanced Nutrition < body requires, Fluid Volume Deficit, Disturbed Sleep Pattern?