ATI Anti-Ulcer Agents (Latest 2021) Correct Questions and Answers Study Guide, Download to Score A

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ATI Anti-Ulcer Agents (Latest 2021) Correct Questions and Answers Study Guide, Download to Score A Acid-Related Pathophysiology The stomach secretes: • Hydrochloric acid (HCl): break down stomach... contents, aid in digestion, serves as a barrier to infection, prevents infection • Bicarbonate: buffer, prevents hyperacidity • Pepsinogen: breaks down proteins • Intrinsic factor: B12 absorption • Mucus: protects the stomach lining • Prostaglandins: anti inflammatory functions; protective barrier Cells of the Gastric Gland • Parietal cells • Produce and secrete HCl • Chief cells • Secrete pepsinogen, a proenzyme • Mucoid cells • Mucus-secreting cells (surface epithelial cells) • Protect against self-digestion by HCl Acid-Related Diseases • Hyperacidity: overproduction of HCl they suffer from indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn or acid stomach; depending on culture, they use different terms. • Need to rule out cardiac disease because cardiac diseases will kill you before any GI disease. • Patient says sour stomach or heartburn, and you need to first rule out cardiac diseases. • If patient says they have any pain, do a PAIN ASSESSMENT! Ask questions to try to rule out a cardiac problem. • Caused by imbalance of the three cells of the gastric gland and their secretions • Most common: hyperacidity • overproduction of HCl by the parietal cells • indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn, acid stomach • PUD: peptic ulcer disease • GERD: gastroesophageal reflux disease • Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) [Show More]

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