Gastritis Flashcards

Flashcards about Gastritis

Intrinsic Factor

A chemical in the stomach that helps break down food, important for vitamin B12 absorption.

Outdoor Construction

Condition that prevents the release of food into the duodenum.

Gastroparesis

Decreased churning of food in the stomach.

Excessive Alcohol Intake

A cue for assessment; excessive intake can be linked to gastritis.

Spicy, Fried, and Acidic Foods

These can exacerbate the symptoms of gastritis.

NSAIDs

Should be taken with food to avoid irritating the stomach lining.

Food Poisoning

Can cause gastritis due to vomiting and acid release.

H. Pylori

A bacteria commonly found in gastritis patients that can lead to peptic ulcer disease.

Stress

Can cause gastritis due to increased acid release in the stomach.

Smoking

Can cause gastritis.

Abdominal Discomfort

A common symptom of gastritis, requiring clarification of location.

Nausea

A frequent complaint of gastritis patients.

Bloating

A common symptom associated with gastritis.

Indigestion

A symptom of gastritis.

Loss of Appetite

A symptom of gastritis.

Belching

Often heard from patients with gastritis.

Burning Sensation

A hallmark symptom of gastritis.

Antacids

Often used, especially in pregnant women, to treat gastritis symptoms.

H2 Blockers

Block the action of histamine to reduce acid in the stomach.

Common H2 Blockers

Examples include cimetidine (Tagamet) and famotidine (Pepcid).

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Stronger than H2 blockers, block cells that produce stomach acid.

Common PPIs

Examples include Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid.

Antibiotics

Used for patients who have H. Pylori.

Common Antibiotics for H. Pylori

Examples include azithromycin, clarithromycin, amoxicillin, and metronidazole.

Nursing Interventions for Gastritis

Aims to manage symptoms and prevent complications like ulcers, bleeding, and dehydration.

Blood in Stool

Indicated by black, tarry stools.

Electrolyte Imbalances

Must be monitored and replaced, especially if the patient is vomiting.

Cancer

Constant irritation of tissue can lead to this serious condition.

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Used to assess for dehydration and anemia, especially if bleeding is suspected.

Bleeding

A slow decrease in hemoglobin levels may indicate this.

H. Pylori

Can be tested for using blood tests or a urea breath test.

Urea Breath Test

A common test where the patient breathes into a device to detect bacteria in the stomach.

Stool for Blood

Done to check for blood in the stool.

Endoscopy

Often recommended, especially if symptoms persist despite treatment.

Biopsies

May be taken during an endoscopy to check for abnormalities.

Patient Education: Foods to Avoid

Includes avoiding irritants, NSAIDs, spicy foods, and acidic foods.

Patient Education: Lifestyle Changes

Involves eating smaller, more frequent meals and avoiding eating close to bedtime.

Patient Education: Medication Adherence

Essential for managing symptoms and preventing progression to more severe disease.

Patient Education: Potential Complications - Bleeding

Patients need to know signs of this in their stool and vomit.

Intrinsic Factor

Chemical in the stomach that aids in food breakdown and B12 absorption.

Outdoor Construction

Prevents food release into the duodenum.

Gastroparesis

Condition with decreased stomach churning.

Excessive Alcohol Intake

Risk factor for gastritis, assessed during patient history.

Spicy/Fried/Acidic Foods

Dietary factors exacerbating gastritis symptoms.

NSAIDs

Must take with food to protect stomach lining.

Food Poisoning

Can trigger gastritis via vomiting and acid production.

H. Pylori

Bacterium linked to gastritis and peptic ulcers.

Stress

Can increase stomach acid, causing gastritis.

Smoking

A risk factor that can cause gastritis.

Abdominal Discomfort

Symptom needing clarification of location.

Nausea

Common patient complaint with gastritis.

Bloating

A common symptom associated with gastritis.

Indigestion

Symptom associated with Gastritis.

Loss of Appetite

Result of Gastritis.

Belching

Common occurrence with gastritis patients.

Burning Sensation

Hallmark symptom of gastritis.

Antacids

First-line treatment, common in pregnancy.

H2 Blockers

Block histamine to reduce stomach acid.

Common H2 Blockers

Examples: cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid).

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Stronger inhibitors of stomach acid production.

Common PPIs

Examples: Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid.

Antibiotics

Treatment for H. Pylori infection.

Common Antibiotics for H.Pylori

Examples: azithromycin, clarithromycin.

Nursing Interventions

Aim: symptom management and complication prevention.

Blood in Stool

Indicates bleeding, appears dark and tarry.

Electrolyte Imbalances

Monitor/replace due to vomiting.

Cancer

Risk from chronic tissue irritation.

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Checks anemia/dehydration from bleeding.

Decreasing Hemoglobin

Could indicate bleeding.

H. Pylori test

Tests for H. Pylori infection.

Urea Breath Test

Detects H. Pylori in stomach.

Stool for Blood

Checks for blood in the stool.

Endoscopy

Visual examination of stomach, recommended for ongoing symptoms.

Biopsies

Tissue Samples taken for long term symptoms.

Patient Education: Food restrictions

Avoid irritants, spicy foods, NSAIDs.

Patient Education: Diet changes

Small frequent meals, avoid late-night eating.

Patient Education: Medication Schedule

Manage symptoms and prevent progression.

Patient Education: Monitoring Symptoms

Know signs of bleeding in stool and vomit.

Intrinsic Factor Definition

Essential stomach component for digestion and B12 absorption.

Outdoor Construction Meaning

A condition impacting food passage to the duodenum.

Gastroparesis Meaning

A condition of reduced stomach motility.

Excessive Alcohol Intake Meaning

A lifestyle factor assessed in gastritis patients.

Spicy/Fried/Acidic Foods Restrictions

Dietary items to avoid with gastritis.

NSAIDs Recommendations

Medication administration advice for stomach protection.

Food Poisoning Cause

Cause of gastritis related to stomach irritation.

H. Pylori Description

Bacterium linked to gastritis and ulcer development.

Stress Implication

A factor increasing stomach acid production.

Smoking Risk

A habit to avoid due to its impact on gastritis.

Abdominal Discomfort Details

Type of pain requiring specific details from patient.

Nausea Factor

Common complaint in gastritis patients.

Bloating Feeling

A feeling of fullness associated with gastritis.

Indigestion discomfort

Discomfort in stomach.

Loss of Appetite reduction

Reduction in normal intake in food.

Belching side effect

Common sign of GI Discomfort.

Burning Sensation Patient

Main Symptom in patient with gastritis.

Antacids First Choice

Initial treatment for reflux, especially in pregnancy.

H2 Blockers Mechanism

Decrease acid by targeting histamine action.

H2 Blockers Common Used

Common used medications for H2 blockage.

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) reducers

More effective acid reducers.

Common PPIs medications list

Common PPI Medications list.