Identify the patient's signs and symptoms that could suggest the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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Q. 2The physician biopsied for H. pylori. What is this?
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Q. 3Secondary effects for this type of injury result from teh complications initiated by the injury and may occur over days following the insult.
These may include the following: inflammatory response, oxidative stress, ischemia, hypoxia and increased intracranial pressure. Discuss three of these complications and how they may impact Mr. Walker's hospitalization and recovery.
Q. 4What are the complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease?
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Q. 5Read the radiology reports and the MD progress note dated 6/7 . What causes edema and bleeding after a traumatic brain injury? What general functions occur in the frontal lobe? How might Mr. Walker's injury affect him in the long term?
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Q. 6Define traumatic brain injury (TBI). What is the Glasgow coma scale? What was Mr. Walker's initial GCS score? What findings from the physical exam are consistent with this score?
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Q. 7What role does lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure play in the etiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease? What factors affect LES pressure?
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Q. 8How and where is acid produced and controlled within the gastrointestinal tract?
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Q. 9What criteria would you use to determine whether Mrs. McCormick requires enteral feeding?
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