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Exam 3
GI, BILIARY, DIABETES
Question | Answer |
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Which vitamin should you be concerned about when dealing with gastritis? | B12, pernicious anemia |
Why is there a concern for lack of B12 RT gastirits? | Diminished production of intrinsic factor |
Symptoms of Acute Gastritis | Rapid onset - Abd, discomfort - Anorexia - Headache - Fatigue - N&V - Bloody Stools (erosive) - Hiccupping |
Symptoms of Chronic Gastritis | Belching Sourt Taste N&V Heartburn after eating Anorexia Intolerance to spicy foods Pain relieved by eating |
Nonerosive gastritis is caused by | H. pylori |
Erosive gastritis is caused by | Long term use of NSAIDS, alcohol abuse, recent radiation |
Chronic gastritis can lead to | peptic ulcers, cancer, lymphoma |
As a nurse you should assess what levels to detect gastritis | HCL levels |