Peptic Ulcer
Peptic Ulcer
Peptic Ulcer
ULCER
DISEASE
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Subjective Data
Pain—”gnawing”, “aching”, or “burning”
Duodenal ulcers: occurs 1-3 hours after a meal and may awaken patient from sleep.
Pain is relieved by food, antacids, or vomiting.
Gastric ulcers: food may exacerbate the pain while vomiting relieves it.
Nausea, vomiting, belching, dyspepsia, bloating, chest discomfort, anorexia,
hematemesis, &/or melena may also occur.
nausea, vomiting, & weight loss more common with Gastric ulcers
Objective Data
Epigastric tenderness
Guaic-positive stool resulting from occult blood loss
Diagnostic Plan
Stool for fecal occult blood
Labs: CBC (R/O bleeding), liver function test, amylase, and
lipase.
H. Pylori can be diagnosed by urea breath test, blood test,
stool antigen assays, & rapid urease test on a biopsy sample.
Upper GI Endoscopy: Any pt >50 yo with new onset of
symptoms or those with alarm markings including anemia,
weight loss, or GI bleeding.
Preferred diagnostic test b/c its highly sensitive for dx of ulcers and
allows for biopsy to rule out malignancy and rapid urease tests for
testing for H. Pylori.
ENDOSCOPY
RESULT
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NURSING
DIAGNOSES
• Pain R/T Increased Secretion of Gastric Acidon damaged tissue
• Fluid Volume Deficit R/T Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Altered Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements R/T Nausea, Vomiting or Pain or more
than body requirements R/T……..
• Knowledge Deficit R/T Management and Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease
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DUODENAL
ULCER
• duodenal sites are 4x as
common as gastric sites
• most common in middle age
• peak 30-50 years
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Male to female ratio—4:1
• more common in patients with
blood group O
• associated with increased
serum pepsinogen/
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CAUSES
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COMPLICATIONS
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TREATMENT
PEPTIC ULCER
AND
IRON DEFICIENCY
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ANTACIDS: group of inorganic chemicals that neutralize
MEDICATION
stomach acid (AlOH, MgOH)-USUALLY AFTER MEALS
HISTAMINE-2 (H2) ANTAGONIST: drug that blocks the H2
receptor sites; used to decrease acid production in the stomach.
Block the release of hydrochloric acid in response to gastrin.
These drugs include cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac),
famotidine (Pepcid), and nizatidine (Axid).-WITH FOOD
PROTON PUMP INHIBITOR: drug that blocks the secretory
surface of the gastric parietal cells, thus interfering with the
final step of acid production and lowering acid levels in the
stomach. These drugs suppress the secretion of hydrochloric
acid into the lumen of the stomach-BEFORE MEALS
GOAL: COMPLETE ELIMINATION OF H. PYLORI. ONCE ACHIEVED REINFECTION RATES ARE
LOW. COMPLIANCE!
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Lifestyle Changes
Discontinue NSAIDs and use Acetaminophen for pain control if possible.
Acid suppression--Antacids
Smoking cessation
No dietary restrictions unless certain foods are associated with problems.
Alcohol in moderation
Men under 65: 2 drinks/day
Men over 65 and all women: 1 drink/day
Stress reduction
Evaluation/Follow-up/Referrals
H. Pylori Positive: retesting for tx efficacy
Urea breath test—no sooner than 4 weeks after therapy to avoid false negative results
Stool antigen test—an 8 week interval must be allowed after therapy.
H. Pylori Negative: evaluate symptoms after one month. Patients who are
controlled should cont. 2-4 more weeks.
Repeat endoscopy to show healing confirms the original diagnosis of benign
ulceration.
If symptoms persist then refer to specialist for additional diagnostic testing.
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