Exam 14: Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

LK is a 40-year-old female s/p gastric resection 2 weeks ago due to a perforated ulcer from complicated PUD. Prior to her surgery, she was experiencing severe pain and had an upset stomach. She is now complaining of persistent diarrhea after she eats. HT: 5'4" WT: 170# Usual intake: Diet: NPO AM juice and fruit Snack toast with butter Noon half a tuna sandwich Snack granola bar, Gatorade PM mashed potatoes with gravy Snack ice cream -Which medication would most likely be prescribed for LK's condition?

There is a strong association between obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Name the four chemical messengers in the stomach that are used to control gastric secretions.

LK is a 40-year-old female s/p gastric resection 2 weeks ago due to a perforated ulcer from complicated PUD. Prior to her surgery, she was experiencing severe pain and had an upset stomach. She is now complaining of persistent diarrhea after she eats. HT: 5'4" WT: 170# Usual intake: Diet: NPO AM juice and fruit Snack toast with butter Noon half a tuna sandwich Snack granola bar, Gatorade PM mashed potatoes with gravy Snack ice cream -LK would most likely be at risk of which nutrient deficiency?

Describe the process of a focused assessment of the upper gastrointestinal tract for a client, including relevant measurements and subjective data.

Explain manifestations, clinical diagnosis, and treatment interventions of gastroesophageal reflux among infants.

Which of the following statements best describes the pharyngeal phase of swallowing?

List three examples each of dietary factors that increase the risk of dental caries and those that decrease the risk of dental caries.

Inflammation of the oral mucosa that is often associated with fungal infections or with herpes-like viruses is called:

Describe the process of swallowing as food moves from the oral cavity to the stomach; include the processes of the four phases of swallowing.

Dysgeusia is the complete inability to taste; it is also called "mouth blindness."

Achalasia is a condition where the upper portion of the stomach protrudes through the esophagus into the thoracic cavity.

LK is a 40-year-old female s/p gastric resection 2 weeks ago due to a perforated ulcer from complicated PUD. Prior to her surgery, she was experiencing severe pain and had an upset stomach. She is now complaining of persistent diarrhea after she eats. HT: 5'4" WT: 170# Usual intake: Diet: NPO AM juice and fruit Snack toast with butter Noon half a tuna sandwich Snack granola bar, Gatorade PM mashed potatoes with gravy Snack ice cream -What is the most likely cause of LK's persistent diarrhea?

What is an example of a nutrition intervention recommended for stomatitis?

The innermost layer of the esophagus is called the:

Which type of food would most likely be recommended during gastroparesis?

The gold standard for diagnosis of gastroparesis is the:

_______________ is a motility disorder characterized by an absence of or weakened peristalsis within the esophagus.

Medications called _______________, which act to block the effect of acetylcholine, reduce the amount of saliva production as a major side effect.

Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor?