Disorders of the GI

Know that the most important common consequence of vomiting is dehydration and loss of electrolytes.

What is the name of the disorder often seen in diabetic patients where damage to the vagal nerve decreases peristalsis?

Name the most common factors in the development of constipation.

Review the risk factors, causes and clinical manifestations of stomach cancer and peptic ulcer disease (review H. pylori slide).

Name 2 substances which help protect the stomach lining from excess acid.

State which class of drugs is used prophylactically in hospitalized patients to prevent stress ulcers.

State which diagnostic test is considered the “gold standard” in diagnosing peptic ulcer disease.

Define the pathophysiology of GERD, including symptoms, treatment and possible complications.

Compare & contrast causes and clinical manifestations of Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis.

Know which conditions can cause paralytic ileus (narcotics, surgery, anesthesia) and mechanical bowel obstructions.

Differentiate bleeding characteristics of different types of GI bleeding.

Know the Know the main cause and route of transmission of clostridium difficile enterocolitis.

Describe the pathophysiology of diverticulosis.

Describe the relationship between adenomatous polyps and colon cancer.