Story Mike Myers A&P Instructor: Dr. Lok 7-26-15 A) If an ulcer starts eroding the mucosa of the GI track absorption would not happen correctly and some of the ingested and secreted products may seep out of the lumen. When the ulcer makes its way through the muscularis mucosa this would create a way for pathogens to enter. He could also loss control of defecation. B) The condition known as peritonitis is when an ulcer eats a hole in the wall of the stomach and bacteria from partially digested
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Normal and abnormal changes within the GI system for the elderly (905) Mouth: gingival retraction‚ decreased taste buds‚ decreases sense of smell‚ decrease volume of saliva‚ atrophy of gingival tissue; loss of teeth‚ dentures‚ difficulty chewing‚ diminished sense of taste‚ dry oral mucosa‚ poor fitting dentures Esophagus: lower esophageal sphincter pressure decreases‚ motility decreases; epigastric distress‚ dysphagia‚ potential for hiatal hernia and aspiration ABD wall: thinner and less taut
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Why Breakfast is the most important Meal of the day A very good morning to all on the floor today My heartful well wishes to the Headmistress Ms.Abhinaya‚fellow teachers present here‚the parents of all this proud students here and my dear students. Firstly I would like to thank the organizing committee of the school Entrepreneurship Day for giving me the oppurtunity to talk on this fine stage where once I came up to receive achievement badges‚certificates and trophies during my primary school days
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hypoglycemia d. Pain control 6) When admitting a client to the hospital with suspected acute pancreatitis‚ which electrolyte disorder would be expected? a. Hypoglycemia b. Hypernatremia c. Hypocalcemia d. Hyperkalemia 7) If a gastric ulcer perforates‚ which action should be included in the management of the client? a. Removal of the nasogastric tube b. Antacid administration c. H2-receptor antagonist administration d. Fluid and electrolyte replacement 8) A client presents to
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inflammation of gastritis is often the result of infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers. However‚ other factors such as injury‚ regular use of certain pain relievers or drinking too much alcohol also can contribute to gastritis. Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or it can occur slowly over time (chronic gastritis). In some cases‚ gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer. For most people‚ however‚ gastritis isn’t serious and improves
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PREPARED BY IRFAN MIR ---- USMLE STEP 2 CK KICK THE BOARDS BEFORE U CONSIDER THESE NOTES PLZ READ THIS. CONTENTS NOTES FROM KAPLAN Q BOOK & MOCK EXAM ---------------------------------------------- page 2 - 24 NOTES FROM PASSING STEP 2CK 2009 - 2010 ------------------------------------------------- page 24 - 65 NOTES FROM KAPLAN REVIEW BOOK 2009 --------------------------------------------------- page 65 - 134 NOTES FORM UW Q BANK 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------
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Case scenario Encik A‚ seventy six years old Malay man was admitted with the diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB)‚ Acute on Chronic Renal Failure‚ Liver Impairment and Perforated Gastric Ulcer. Encik A’s condition was deteriorating and he had to be transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Dangerously Ill List (DIL) was issued and he was critically ill and soon required invasive ventilation. He had total of five doctors’ attending to him and all of them are from diverse cultural background
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gastritis Defect in gastrin regulation Increased acid H. pylori responses to increased gastrin Contributes to erosion of mucosa Ulcer formation Gastric ulcer Gastrointestinal bleeding Causes chronic active gastritis Defect in gastrin regulation Increased acid H. pylori responses to increased gastrin Contributes to erosion of mucosa Ulcer formation Gastric ulcer Gastrointestinal bleeding Increased production of lipoproteins Increased production of lipoproteins Increased pressure
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This is a case of a 40-year-old man who is a binge drinker. These are not just the people who indulge in huge quantities on a weekend. Binge drinking is defined as drinking twice the recommended limit in any one sitting. He developed severe abdominal pain which radiated through to the back. The pain had started suddenly‚ 15 hours before admission to the hospital. He had no previous history of gastrointestinal disease. On examination‚ the patient was mildly shocked and his abdomen was tender in the
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1- Introduction Developed and commercialized by Merck‚ Pepcid is a prescription drug for treatment of heartburn. Different from regular antacids that just neutralize acids in the stomach‚ Pepcid belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 receptor antagonists‚ which reduce stomach acid secretion by blocking the histamine H2-receptor on the cells producing gastric acid. Third in the H2’s class to enter the prescription drugs market‚ Pepcid was never able to reverse course and take market leadership from
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