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Pathophysiology Unit 5

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Steatorrhea   greasy, loose stools  
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Melena   tarry stools caused by bleeding  
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Dysphagia   difficulty swallowing  
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Antiemetic   drug used to decrease nausea and vomiting  
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Anorexia   loss of appetite  
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Hematemesis   vomit containing blood  
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Impaction   retention of feces  
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Candidiasis   opportunistic oral fungal infection  
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Gingivitis   inflammation of tissue surrounding teeth  
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Cholelithiasis   formation of gallstones  
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Diverticulum   outpouching of mucosa in the colon  
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Causes of vomiting   distention/irritation of GI tract, unpleasant sights or smells, pain or stress, stimulation of vestibular apparatus in inner ear (motion sickness), increased intracranial pressure, stimulation of chemoreceptor trigger zone  
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Measures used to decrease vomiting   treat cause (analgesics for pain, laxitives/enema); antiemetic drugs, sedatives, antacids, ventilation to remove odors  
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Cause of constipation   inadequate dietary fiber  
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Cause of constipation   inadequate fluid intake  
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Cause of constipation   failure to respond to defecation reflex  
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Cause of constipation   muscle weakness, inactivity  
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Cause of constipation   neuro disorders like MS, spinal cord trauma  
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Cause of constipation   drugs i.e. opiates, CNS depressants, anti-cholinergics  
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Cause of constipation   some antacids, iron meds, and bulk laxatives w/ insufficient fluid intake  
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Cause of constipation   obstruction caused by tumors or strictures  
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Ways to relieve chronic constipation   increased fiber and fluid intake  
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Causes of dysphagia   esophageal fibrosis, compression, diverticulum, congenital atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, neuro damage to cranial nerves V, VII, IX, X, and XII, echolalia  
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Hiatal hernia   part of stomach is elevated and protrudes through opening in diaphragm into thoracic cavity  
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Hiatal hernia   postprandial heartburn or pyrosis, brief substernal burning sensation w/ sour taste, belching, vomiting, dysphagia  
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Treatment of hiatal hernia   eliminating factors that reduce LES pressure like caffeine, fatty foods, alcohol, cigarette smoking, and certain drugs  
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GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)   periodic flow of gastric contents into esophagus; caused by hiatal hernia as well as other conditions that lower LE pressure or increase intra-abdominal pressure  
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Meds that treat GERD   Antacids, histamine2 (H2 receptor) antagonists, proton pump inhibitors  
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Acute gastritis   inflammation of the gastric mucosa due to variety of causes including infection, food/drug allergy, ingestion of spicy/irritating food, excessive alcohol intake, aspirin or other acrogenic drugs, toxic substances, radiation, chemotherapy  
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Acute gastroenteritis   inflammation of both the stomach and intestine usually caused by infection but may result from food/drug allergies  
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Chronic gastritis   inflammation of gastric mucosa caused by peptic ulcers, alcohol abuse, aging, pernicious anemia; causes epigastric discomfort and intolerance of spicy foods  
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Proximal duodenum, antrum of stomach, lower esophagus   locations where ulcers occur  
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Factors contribute to peptic ulcers   decreased mucosal resistance, excessive HCl or pepsin secretion, and presence of H. pylori  
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Pathophysiology of peptic ulcers   acid/pepsin penetrates mucosal barrier, expose tissue to continued damage b/c of acid diffusion into gastric wall; may erode more deeply into muscle layers and perforate; inflammation and bleeding surround when blood vessel involved  
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Complications of peptic ulcers   perforation leading to chemical peritonitis and eventually bacterial peritonitis; obstruction of GI tract due to scarring and stricture formation  
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Symptoms/manifestations of peptic ulcers   epigastric burning/pain usually 2 to 4 hours after meals and at night, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, iron deficiency anemia or occult blood in stool  
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Ulcer treatments   drug therapy of combo of antimicrobials and acid reducers; coating agents or antacids for symptomatic relief; reducing exacerbating factors; vagotomy, partial gasterctomy or pyloroplasty in pt with perforation/bleeding  
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Individuals at high risk for gallstones   women with high cholesterol in bile; obesity, high cholesterol intake, multiparity; use of birth control or estrogen supplements; indivs with hemolytic anemia, alcoholic cirrhosis, or biliary tract infections  
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Manifestations of gallstones   sudden severe waves of pain in upper right quadrant of abdomen or epigastric area, often radiating to back or right shoulder; nausea and vomiting, increasing and decreasing pain followed by jaundice  
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Disorders that cause jaundice   prehepatic, intrahepatic, and posthepatic disorders  
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Prehepatic disorders   cause of jaundice; results from excessive destruction of RBCs, i.e. physiologic jaundice of some newborns, hemolytic anemias, transfusion reactions  
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Intrahepatic disorders   cause of jaundice; due to liver disease resulting in impaired uptake of bilirubin from blood and decreased bilirubin conjugation; i.e. indivs with liver disease like hep or cirrhosis  
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Posthepatic disorders   cause of jaundice; obstruction of biliary flow due to congenital atresia of bile ducts, cholelithiasis, inflammation/tumors of liver  
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Causes of nonviral hepatitis   infectious mononucleosis or amebiasis  
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Hepatitis A   RNA virus; oral-fecal enteric transmit; ppl in large institutions @ risk, children w/ poor hygiene, lower income grps, travelers to developing countries, oral/anal sex; incubation 2-6 wks, mild symptoms (jaundice); duration manifest 2 months  
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Hepatitis B   HBV double stranded DNA virus; blood/body fluid transmission; drug users, unprotected sex, hemodialysis pts, infants born to infected moms, tattooing/piercing, health profs, blood transfustion prior to 1984; 1-6 mo incubation; symps severe; lasts 4-12 wks  
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Hepatitis C   HCV RNA virus; blood/body fluid transmit; drug users, unprotected sex, hemodialysis, infants born to pos. moms; tattooing/piercing, health prof, blood transfusion before '90; organ recipients, insemination; incubates 2 wk – 6 mo; asymptomatic; 2-12 wks  
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Hep B, Hep C   hepatitis carrier states  
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Rare   hep A complications?  
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Hep B complications   chronicity, hepatocellular carcinoma, cirrhosis and liver failure, fulminant hepatitis  
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Hep C complications   chronicity (more than 50%); hepatocellular cancer, cirrhosis and liver failure  
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Serological marker for Hep A   anti HAV IgM indicates acute infection; anti HAV IgG indicative of past exposure  
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Serological marker for Hep B   HbsAG indicates infection; Anti HBs indicate recovery and noninfection w/ effective protection; HbeAg  
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Serological marker for Hep C   anti HCV shows nonprotective infection; HCV RNA shows active infection  
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Hep A   hepatitis that has no medication treatment  
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Treatment for Hep B   chronic cases with abnormal liver function tests can be treated w/ interferon alpha 2b, lamivudine  
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Treatment for Hep C   with elevated ALT treated with interferon alpha 2b, ribavirin  
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Fecal oral route   route of infection from virus contaminated stool/food/fomites to hands to mouth and fomites by poor hygiene, unsanitary toilet practices  
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Incomplete RNA virus that requires presence of HBV to replicate   why Hep D occurs only in pt who have Hep B  
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Serological markers   how Hep D infection can be detected if pt also has hep B  
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Fecal-oral route   how is hep E contracted?  
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Stages of hepatitis   preicteric stage, icteric stage, posticteric stage  
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Preicteric stage   stage of hepatitis; fatigue and malaise, anorexia and nausea, and general muscle aching; elevated serum levels of liver enzymes (AST, ALT)  
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Icteric stage   stage of hepatitis; jaundice; light-colored stool; dark urine and pruritic skin; tender, enlarged liver, causing mild aching pain; blood clotting times elevated in severe cases  
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Posticteric stage   stage of hepatitis; reduction in signs, may last for several weeks; depending on specific viral etiology  
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Info needed from pt with hepatitis   date of diagnosis, type, ever told not to give blood, carrier status, meds  
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Cirrhosis   progressive destruction of liver tissue eventually leading to liver failure  
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Causes of cirrhosis   alcoholic liver disease, biliary cirrhosis due to immune disorders, stones, cystic fibrosis; chronic hepatitis or long-term exposure to chemicals  
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Pathophysiology of cirrhosis   liver fibrosis, loss of lobular organization; nodules of hepatocytes poss. present & nonworking b/c of distorted vascular and biliary network; fibrosis interferes w/ blood supply, back up bile causes inflammation/damage; liver becomes scarred and shrunken  
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Liver function lost/impaired with cirrhosis   decreased removal and conjugation of bilirubin  
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Liver function lost/impaired with cirrhosis   decreased bile production  
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Liver function lost/impaired with cirrhosis   impaired digestion and absorption of nutrients, esp fat and fat soluble vitamins  
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Liver function lost/impaired with cirrhosis   impaired glucose/glycogen metabolism  
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Liver function lost/impaired with cirrhosis   inadequate storage of iron, vit. B12  
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Liver function lost/impaired with cirrhosis   decreased inactivation of hormones, esp aldosterone and estrogen  
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Liver function lost/impaired with cirrhosis   decreased removal of toxic substances from blood  
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Manifestations of cirrhosis   Fatigue, anorexia; ascites; edema; esophageal varices, hemorrhoids; splenomegaly; anemia; Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia; increased bleeding, purpura; hepatic encephalopathy, tremors, confusion; gynecomastia, impotence, irregular menses; jaundice, pruritis  
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Portal hypertension   blockage of blood flow through liver leading to high pressure in portal veins  
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Complications of portal hypertension   ascites, splenomegaly, esophageal varices; impaired respiration, increased risk of peritonitis, impaired digestion and absorption  
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Treatments/interventions for cirrhosis   supporting/symptomatic trtmt avoiding fatigue & exposure to infections; dietary restrictions on protein/sodium; high carb intake, vit supplements; diuretics; paracentisis; albumin transufions, antimicrobials, transplant  
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Cause of acute pancreatitis   gallstones and alcohol abuse  
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Pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis   premature activation of pancreatic enzymes w/ autodigestion of pancreatic tissue; tissue necrosis w/ severe inflammation of pancreas; enzymes leak into gen circulation and cause shock, intravascular coagulation, respiratory distress syndrome; peritonitis  
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Manifestations of pancreatitis   severe epigastric or abdominal pain radiating to the back; increases when supine; signs of shock  
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treatment of pancreatitis   stopping all oral intake; relieving bowel distention; treating shock and electrolyte imbalances; and prescribing analgesics but NOT morphine  
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celiac disease   Malabsorption syndrome, primarily in childhood; genetic factors resulting in defect in intestinal enzymes need to complete digestion of gliadin, a breakdown product of gluten  
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pathophysiology of celiac disease   combo of digestive block with immunologic response results in a toxic effect on the intestinal villi; villi atrophy resulting in decreased enzyme production and reduced surface area for absorption of nutrients, resulting in malabsorption and malnutrition  
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characteristics of malabsorption syndromes   steatorrhea, muscle wasting, failure to gain weight, irritability, malaise  
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treatment of celiac disease   adopting gluten free diet, avoiding grains like wheat, barley, oats  
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pathophysiology of appendicitis   obstruction of appendiceal lumen by fecalith, gallstone, foreign material, twisting, spasm; fluid buildup, inflammation, swelling, ischemia & necrosis; bacteria & toxins cause bacterial peritonitis; rupture/perforation can release contents into peritoneum  
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acute appendicitis manifestations   periumbilical pain, nausea/vomiting, increasing LRQ pain/tenderness with steady, severe abdomen pain; low grade fever, onset of peritonitis include rigid abdomen, tachycardia, hypotension  
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chronic inflammatory bowel disease   crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis of unknown etiology  
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crohn’s disease   Ashkenazi Jews, whites @ risk; familial tendency etiology; lesions of TI; transmural skip lesions/granules; malabsorption, steatorrhea, adhesions/strictures, fistulas,fissures, loose/semiformed stool, melena, cramping, weight loss, fatigue, delayed growth  
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ulcerative colitis   whites, Ashkenazi jews, young adults; high familial tendency; lesions in colon and rectum of mucosa with continuous ulcerations; malabsorption, toxic megacolon, obstruction, iron anemia; frequent watery stools, blood, mucus, cramping, fever, weight loss  
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treatment of inflammatory bowel disease   identification and removal of stressors, anti-inflammatory meds, antimotility agents, nutritional substances, antimicrobials, immunotherapeutic agents, and surgical resection of affected areas  
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diverticulitis   inflammation of diverticula  
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warning signs of colorectal cancer   signs depend on location in colon  
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ascending colon cancer signs   liquid stool, occult blood/melena, anemia, fatigue, late palpable mass  
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transverse colon cancer signs   semisolid stool, anemia, occult blood, change in bowel habits  
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descending colon cancer signs   solid stood, constipation, discomfort, abdominal fullness and distention, red or dark blood in stool  
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rectum cancer signs   solid stool, abdominal discomfort and cramps; ribbon or pellet stool, incomplete emptying, red blood on surface of stool  
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causes of intestinal obstruction   mechanical issues due to tumors, adhesions, hernias or functional issues like adynamic obstruction b/c of neuro impairment, paralytic ileus  
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