Describe how the effects of NSAIDs, alcohol, cigarette smoke, and stress lead to the development of gastritis.
Decrease mucosal lining in stomach--> cells exposed to acid--> cell damage--> inflammation
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How is Metabolic Syndrome defined and how does it relate to Diabetes Mellitus Type II?
Met Synd: obesity, HTN, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypocholesteremia; Inc. risk of insulin resistance, lipotoxicity--> DM-II
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What is the MOA, indications, and an example of a proton-pump inhibitor?
irreversibly block H+/K+ ATPase enzyme--> prevents movement of H+ ions; Indication: ++gastric acid; Omeprazole
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What are potential long-term risks of prolonged gastric acid suppression?
increased risk of acid-labile bacterial infection; pepsinogen can't convert to pepsin--> poor digestion
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Compare/contrast normal pancreatic enzyme function to pancreatitis.
trypsin --> activates zymogens prematurely (in pancreas instead of in stomach)--> autodigestion of the pancreas-> high amylase + lipase=pancreatitis
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Relate positive behavioral modifications to their affect on the LES and GERD.
Weightloss (decreased pressure), avoid cigarettes (they relax LES), avoid alcohol (reduces LES tone), stay upright after meals/don't eat late
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Describe the relationship between gut flora and IBS, including how it relates to use of probiotics.
Dysbiosis (high ratio Firmicutes :Bacteroidetes, few Lactobacilli &Bifidobacteria-> activation gut immune system-->inflammation; attempt to restore symbiosis