NSG 3370 Pathophysiology Lesson 3 Sherpath (Complete And Verified Study material) (9pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Hiatal Hernia: Answer A protrusion of a portion of the stomach into the thoracic cavity through an opening in the diaphragm -Most common abnormality found on radiographic evaluation of the GI tract -Risks increases with age - More common in women 2. Gastroparesis: Answer Often referred to as "delayed gastric emptying", a term meaning gastric paralysis, and involves sluggish movement of food through the stomach -Higher incidence in women -often seen as a comorbid disorder in patients with multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, and Parkinson's disease -A chronic lifetime condition with relapses 3. Gastritis: Answer Inflammation of the gastric mucosa lining in the stomach, can be acute or chronic -one of the most common stomach ailments 4. Gastric ulcer: Answer A lesion found in the mucosal wall of the stomach from a break - down in the mucosal barrier of the stomach. - Ulcerations can occur in many areas of the GI tract, but are most commonly found in the antrum