Upper GI Disorders Lecture Notes

A collection of vocabulary flashcards designed to reinforce key terms and definitions related to gastrointestinal disorders as covered in the medical-surgical nursing lecture.

Etiology

The study of the cause or origin of a disease.

Hiatal Hernia

A condition where part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity.

GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, a chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.

Dyspepsia

Indigestion or discomfort in the upper abdomen.

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Medications that reduce stomach acid production by inhibiting the proton pump.

Nissen Fundoplication

A surgical procedure to treat GERD by wrapping the top of the stomach around the lower esophagus.

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

A condition characterized by sores or ulcers forming in the stomach lining, small intestine, or esophagus.

Cholinergic Drugs

Medications that promote the activity of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, often used to increase gastrointestinal motility.

Anticholinergics

Medications that block the action of acetylcholine on the muscarinic receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Esophagitis

Inflammation of the esophagus, often caused by acid reflux.