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Peptic Ulcer Dz Causes

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Causes:

  • H. Pylori (90% duodenal ulcers, 75% gastric ulcers)
  • NSAIDS & Glucocorticoids
  • More common in men 3:1
  • >1/2 PPD smkr
  • Alcohol and other dietary factors do NOT cause PUD
  • Stress?
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PUD Signs / Symptoms

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  1. Gnawing epigastric pain
  2. Relief with eating (duodenal) “RED”
  3. Pain worsens with eating (gastric) “PEG”
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PUD Physical Findings

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  1. Mild epigastric tenderness
  2. GI Bleeding (20%) Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis (ususally duodenal ulcer)
  3. Perforation (5-10%) severe epigastric pain, board-like abd, quiet bowel sounds, rigidity, free air
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Are duodenal ulcers more common in the young or the old?

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  • Duodenal=Young “DIY”
  • Gastric=OLD “GO”
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Are duodenal ulcers located in the fundus or the antrum of the stomach?

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Antrum

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3 causes of Perforation

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  1. PUD
  2. Ruptured Appendix
  3. Ruptured Diverticula
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Melena Definition

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Blak, tarry stools

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PUD Diagnostics

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  • Anemia on CBC
  • H.Pylori testing
  • Consider endoscopy after 6-8 weeks of tx
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What time frame should endoscopy be considered for PUD?

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After 2-8 weeks of treatment

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First line PUD Out-pt Management

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H2Antagonists - take at night

  1. Cimetadine/ tagamet 800mg
  2. Ranitidine/ zantac 300 mg
  3. Famotidine/ pepcid 40mg
  4. Nizatidine/ axid 300mg

Increase to BID then if no improvement, change to PPI

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Second Line Out-Pt PUD Management

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PPI’s - 30 min before meals in the morning

  1. Lansoprazole/ Prevacid 15mg
  2. Rabeprazole/ Aciphex 20mg
  3. Omeprazole/ Protonix 40mg
  4. Dexlansoprazole / Dexilant 30mg
  5. Esmoprazole / Nexium 20mg
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List common PPI’s

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Lansoprazole

Rabeprazole

Pantoprazole

Omeprazole

*give 30 min before meals*

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Mucosal Protective Agents

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Give 2 hrs apart from other medications

  1. Sucralfate 1 gm QID /Carafate requires acidic environment -avoid antacids and H2 blockers
  2. Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-bismol) -tx traveler’s diarrhea and gastroenteritis, direct action against H.Pylori, promotes prostaglandin production, stimulates gastric bicarbonate
  3. Mistoprostol / Cytotec QID with food - pt’s with RA, prophylaxis against NSAID ulcers, may stimulate uterine contraction and induce abortion
  4. Antacids- local help with heartburn symptoms, does not reduce gastric acidity
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ABD Conditions by Quadrant

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LLQ- diverticulitis

RUQ- gallbladder

RLQ-appendix

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List common H2 receptor antagonists

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Cimetidine

Ranitidine

Famotidine

Nizatidine

*Give at night*

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What test is used for H.Pylori?

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Breath test

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H.Pylori Eradication Therapy Resistance

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*Must use combination therapy*

Resistance develops quickly to metronidazole/flagyl and clarithromycin/ biaxin

Does not develop quickly to amoxicillin or tetracycline

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H.Pylori Therapy ATB Options

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2 ATB’s + either a PPI OR bismuth

  • ATB are BID dosing (AOC, MOC, MOA)

A moxicillin + omeprazole + clarithromycin x 7 days

O meprazole

C larithromycin

MOC (Metronidazole + omeprazole+clarithromycin x 7 days)

O meprazole

A moxicllin x 7-14 days

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H. pylori therapy Bismuth regimens

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Bismuth regimens are QID dosing

Bismuth 2 tabs QID

Metronidazole 250mg QID

Tetracycline 500mg QID

OR

BMT + omeprazole- above regimen +omeprazole 20mg BID x 7 days

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What is the recommended anti-ulcer therapy duration after H.Pylori treatment?

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Duodenal= Omeprazole or lansoprazole for additional 7 weeks

H2 blockers or sucralfate for 6-8 weeks

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What medication is associated with a decrease in nosocomial PNA?

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Carafate

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What condition can lead to esophageal cancer?

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Untreated GERD => Barrett’s esophagus=> cancer

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Which mucosal protective agent is used in RA pt’s as prophylaxis against NSAID induced ulcers?

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Misoprostol/Cytotec

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Which mucosal protective agent has direct effects against

H. Pylori?

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Bismuth subsalicylate

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When is FFP indicated in PUD/Bleeding ulcers?
When coagulopathy is present
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In-Hospital Managment PUD/Bleeding Ulcers/Perf
1. IV access, begin fluids, blood products 2. O2 3. Endoscopy, **GI angio** 4. Urinary cath 5. NPO/ NG tube fore gastric lavage (**bleeding stops spontaneously in 80% of cases)** 6. XRays show **free air in 75% of cases** 7. Monitor abd assessment - quiet, rigid with rebound tenderness 8. IV H2 blockers 9. **If coagulopathy present, give FFP**, monitor PT,PTT, INR 10. **If thrombocytopenia \<50,000**, transuse plts 11. GI surgical eval-scope
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GERD
Characterized by reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus Causes: * Incompetent lower esophageal sphincter (LES) * delayed gastric emptying
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GERD Signs/ Symptoms
* Retrosternal burning * Bitter taste in mouth * Belching, hiccoughs, dysphagia * Excessive salivation * Frerquently **occurs at night** * Relieved by sitting up, antacids, water, food
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GERD Diagnositcs
Consider referral for EGD R/o Barrett's esophagus, PUD
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GERD Management
Non-pharm: * Elevate HOB * Avoid triggers: alcohol, caffiene, spices, peppermint * stop smoking * Weight reduction if obese Pharm: * Antacids PRN * **H2 blockers in high doses at night or BID** * PPI if H2 ineffective * GI/Surg consult PRN
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List 3 causes of Hepatitis
Inflammation of the iver with resultant liver dysfunction Causes: * Viral * Autoimmune * Alcoholic
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Which viral type of hepatitis is bad in pregnancy?
Type E=endemic
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Hepatitis A
A=Ass Enteral virus, transmitted via the fecal oral route and rarely parenterally * Contaminated water and food, intimate contact
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During what timeframe are blood and stool infectious in Hep A?
Blood and stool are infectious during 2-6 week incubation period
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Which types of hepatitis have an available vaccine?
A&B
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How is Hepatitis B transmitted?
B=Blood Blood borne, DNA virus in body fluids, transmitted via blood and sexual activity and mother to fetus
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How is Hep C transmitted?
C=Contaminated needles Blood borne, RNA virus, 50% tranmitted via IV drug use
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List symptoms in the pre-icteric phase of Hepatitis
* Fatigue * Malaise * Anorexia * N/V * Aversion to smoking/alcohol
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List symptoms in Icteric phase of Hepatitis
* Weight loss * Jaundice * RUQ abd pain * **Clay colored stool** * **Dark urine** * **Low grade fever** * **Hepatosplenomegaly**
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Wht findings might be seen in UA of pt's with hepatitis?
Proteinuria Bilirubinuria
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What are AST/ALT findings in hepatitis?
Elevated 500-2000
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Hep A serology findings in Active disease
Anti-HAV, IgM
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Recovered Hep A serology findings
Anti-HAV, IgG
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HAV-IgG indictes what?
Previous exposure and immunity
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What is the first evidence of HBV infection?
HBsAg Remains positive in asymptomatic carriers and chronic Hep B
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Which marker indicates highly infectious sera in Hep B?
HBeAg
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List markers of Active HBV
HBsAg HBeAg IgM
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List markers of Chronic HBV infection
Anti-HBe (indicates decreased infectivity) IgM IgG
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List markers of Recovered HBV
Anti-HBc Anti-HBsAg
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Which test is used to differentiate prior exposure from current viremia for Hep C?
PCR
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List serology for Acute and Chronic HCV
Anti-HCV HCV RNA
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What drug is used for sedation in hepatits patients?
Oxazepam (serax)
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List general tx strategies for hepatitis
Rest during active phase Increase fluids to 3-4 liters per day No ETOH or other drugs detoxed by liver No protein diet Vit K if INR\>1.5 Lactulose for elevated ammonia
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Is diverticulits more common in women or men?
Women
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What diet is associated with diverticulits?
Low fiber
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Wht bowel symptoms might be found in diverticulitis?
Constipation or loose stools
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Name quadrant associated with diverticultis
LLQ Pts with perforation have perionteal signs
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Diagnostic testing consideration in diverticultis
* Stool heme is present in 25% * Sigmoidoscopy shows inflammed mucosa * CT to eval abscess * **XR for all pts to eval for free air**
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List in-pt management strategies for diverticultis
* NPO * IVF * IV ATB * Tx as with
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