CLASS:
NURS-6501N: Advanced Pathophysiology
In this exercise, you will complete a Mind Map Template to gauge your understanding of this week’s content. Select one of the possible topics provided to complete your MindMap Template.
- Ulcers
- After HP shots
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Liver failure—acute and chronic
- Gall bladder disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Diverticulitis
- Jaundice
- Bilirubin
- Gastrointestinal bleed – upper and lower
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Intra-abdominal infections (e.g., appendicitis)
Solution
Primary Diagnosis: __ Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis?
| Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis | |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition where chyme back up from the stomach into the esophagus periodically. The Pathophysiology of the mechanism for the development of this disorder often results from abnormalities in the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) which may include relaxation, decreased pressure, or GE disruption. Other factors involved in the pathogenesis of GERD include poor esophageal acid clearance, with increased volume and causticity, hypersensitivity to gastric acid, and defects in esophagogastric motility | |
| Causes | Risk Factors (genetic/ethnic/physical) |
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