30 Questions
What is the primary indication for considering a patient for Parenteral Nutrition (PN)?
Decreased oral intake for more than 1 week
What is a common complication of Parenteral Nutrition (PN) that can be prevented by maintaining optimal nutrition?
Fluid overload
What is the primary cause of Chronic Gastritis?
Infection with H. pylori
What is the primary goal of nursing considerations for patients receiving Parenteral Nutrition (PN)?
All of the above
What is a potential consequence of not flushing the PN catheter after use?
Clotted or displaced catheter
What is the term for the inflammation of the gastric mucosa?
Gastritis
What is a risk of using nasogastric intubation for decompression?
Irritation to the stomach lining
What is a common symptom of chronic H. pylori gastritis?
Loss of appetite
What is a possible complication of chronic H. pylori gastritis?
Gastric ulcer
What is a cause of gastropathy?
NSAID use
What are the symptoms of diarrhea?
Urgency, perianal discomfort, incontinence, nausea or combination
What is the diagnostic procedure to assess malfunction of the sphincter in constipation?
Anorectal manometry
What is a type of gastritis that can be caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori?
Nonerosive acute gastritis
What is the treatment for constipation that is generally NOT recommended unless other medications have failed?
Enemas and rectal suppositories
Why may fiberoptic endoscopy be necessary in patients with gastritis?
To visualize the stomach lining
What is the definition of constipation?
Fewer than 3 BM weekly or BM that are hard, dry, small or difficult to pass
What is the indication for the use of antidiarrheal medication diphenoxylate with Atropine?
To treat diarrhea
What is the purpose of GI intubation?
To insert a flexible tube into the stomach, duodenum or jejunum
What is the term 'peptic' related to in the context of peptic ulcer disease?
Digestion, especially that involving pepsin
What is the primary cause of erosion of the mucosa in peptic ulcer disease?
Decreased resistance of the mucosal barrier
Which type of ulcer is associated with normal or decreased levels of acid secretion?
Gastric ulcers
What is the main purpose of antacids in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease?
To neutralize stomach acid
Which of the following medications is used to treat H. pylori infection in peptic ulcer disease?
Antibiotics
What is the result of exposure of the mucosa to gastric acid and pepsin?
Inflammation, injury, and subsequent erosion of the mucosa
What is a potential complication of GERD?
Laryngeal damage
Why are all patients in the hospital given an H2 blocker?
Because medications given in the hospital increase acid content
What is the primary purpose of a proton pump inhibitor in the management of GERD?
To reduce the production of stomach acid
Which of the following is NOT a recommended lifestyle modification for GERD?
Increasing caffeine intake
What is the characteristic change in the cells lining the lower esophagus in Barrett's esophagus?
Altered lining of the esophageal mucosa
What is the primary benefit of a prokinetic agent in the management of GERD?
Moving food through the digestive system quickly
Test your knowledge of gastrointestinal disorders, including the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of diarrhea and constipation. Learn about the symptoms, laboratory tests, and procedures involved in diagnosing and managing these conditions.
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