The most common cause of peptic ulcer disease is Helicobacter pylori. It is characterised by the presence of ulcers in the stomach or duodenum.
The disease per se doesn't cause fluid imbalances but if a person suffers from chronic disease and ingests alkali to neutralise the acid,then there can be alkalosis and hypercalcemia.If there is vomiting, there is loss of the acid leading to metabolic alkalosis.
5. A patient with peptic ulcer disease will be starting medication therapy. He tells the nurse that he smokes and wonders if that will affect his treatment. The nurse's best response would be what?
i need well explanatory answer on health promotion for a patient who has peptic ulcer disease and anemic.
Proton pump inhibitors may be used in the management of peptic ulcer disease to a.increase gastric motility. b.inhibit secretion of pepsinogen. c.neutralize gastric acid. d.decrease hydrochloric acid (HCl) secretion.
Contraindications for taking budesonide include all except: status asthmaticus acute bronchospasm hypotension peptic ulcer disease What is important patient teaching for budesonide? Rinse mouth with water (without swallowing) after each use. Floss after each use. Budesonide is an antimicrobial, so teeth brushing is not necessary during drug therapy. Cavity formation is prevented during drug therapy.
Describe, in detail, the predisposing factors in the development of peptic ulcer and cite the three complications of peptic ulcer.
A 76-year-old man with a long history of peptic ulcer disease has become increasingly fatigued and short of breath over the past 3 weeks. He complains of a dull pain below his sternum that is worse following meals. On physical examination, he looks pale and has a slightly elevated heart rate. a. What might be this man's diagnosis? b. Suggest some possible explanations for his i. Shortness of breath ii. Elevated heart rate
Diagnosis: Peptic Ulcer Disease Question: What clinical findings require immediate intervention for this client? Select all that apply 1. Absence of bowel sounds 2. Board-like abdomen 3. Diaphoretic and skin cool to touch 4. Heart rate 5. Blood Pressure 6. Platelet count 7. WBC count Time 0830 1030 88 bpm Blood Pressure 120/82 100/64 Heart Rate 128 bpm Respiratory Rate 20/min 32/min Temperature 100.2 F 100 F 02 saturation 96% 91% Urine Output 150 ml's in 3 hours 60 ml's...
How would Cox-2 Inhibitors prevent the development of a peptic ulcer?
Please define the pathology Peptic Ulcer, how does it affects the body system and what are the associated anatomy parts of the body affected?
Please list and explain the associated anatomy part that is affected by the Peptic Ulcer how does it affect the body system?