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Explain what contributed to the development from this patient’s history of PUD

September 29, 2022
Christopher R. Teeple

Answer questions about the pathophysiology of disease process provided. Provide atleast a paragraph for each question and one source for each question. APA 7th edition.

QUESTION 1
Scenario 1: Peptic Ulcer
4 points
SAVE ANSWE
A 65-year-old female comes to the clinic with a complaint of abdominal pain in the epigastric area. The pain has been persistent for two weeks. The pain
described as burning, non-radiating and worse after meals. Denies N&V weight loss or obvious bleeding. She admits to frequent belching with bloating.
PMH: seasonal allergies with Chronic Sinusitis, positive for osteoarthritis,
Meds: Claritin 10 mg po daily, ibuprofen 400-600 mg po prn pain
Family Hx-non contributary
Social history: Separated recently pending divorce; stressful situation with trying to manage two homes. Works as a Legal Assistant at a local law firm. She has
35 PPY of smoking, drinks 1-2 glasses of wine a day, and 6-7 cups of coffee per day. She denies illicit drug use, vaping or unprotected sexual encounters.
Breath test in the office revealed + urease.
The healthcare provider suspects the client has peptic ulcer disease
Questions:
Explain what contributed to the development from this patient’s history of PUD?

Scenario 1: Peptic Ulcer
A 65-year-old female comes to the clinic with a complaint of abdominal pain in the epigastric area. The pain has been persistent for two weeks. The pain
described as burning, non-radiating and worse after meals. Denies N&V, weight loss or obvious bleeding. She admits to frequent belching with bloating.
PMH: seasonal allergies with Chronic Sinusitis, positive for osteoarthritis,
Meds: Claritin 10 mg po daily, ibuprofen 400-600 mg po prn pain
Family Hx-non contributary
Social history: Separated recently pending divorce; stressful situation with trying to manage two homes. Works as a Legal Assistant at a local law firm. She
35 PPY of smoking, drinks 1-2 glasses of wine a day, and 6-7 cups of coffee per day. She denies illicit drug use, vaping or unprotected sexual encounters.
Breath test in the office revealed + urease.
The healthcare provider suspects the client has peptic ulcer disease.
Question:
What is the pathophysiology of PUD/ formation of peptic ulcers?

Scenario 2: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
A 44-year-old morbidly obese female comes to the clinic complaining of “burning in my chest and a funny taste in my mouth”. The symptoms have been present
for years but patient states she had been treating the symptoms with antacid tablets which helped until the last 4 or 5 weeks. She never saw a healthcare
provider for that. She says the symptoms get worse at night when she is lying down and has had to sleep with 2 pillows. She says she has started coughing at
night which has been interfering with her sleep. She denies palpitations, shortness of breath, or nausea.
PMH-HTN, venous stasis ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, osteoarthritis of knees, morbid obesity (BMI 48 kg/m?)
FH:non contributary
Medications: Lisinopril 10 mg po qd, Benty| 10 mg po, ibuprofen 800 mg po q 6 hr pr
SH: 20 PPY of smoking, ETOH rarely, denies vaping
Diagnoses: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Question:
If the client asks what causes GERD how would you explain this as a provider?

QUESTION 4
4 points
SAVE ANSWER
Scenario 3: Upper G/ Bleed
A 64 year-old male presents the clinic with complaints of passing dark, tarry stools. He stated the first episode occurred last week, but it was only a small amount
after he had eaten a dinner of beets and beef. The episode today was accompanied by nausea, sweating, and weakness. He states he has had some mid
epigastric pain for several weeks and has been taking OTC antacids. The most likely diagnosis is upper Gl bleed which won’t be confirmed until further
endoscopic procedures are performed.
Question
What are the variables here that contribute to an upper Gl bleed?

OUESTION 5
Scenario 4: Diverticulitis
A 54-year-old schoolteacher is seeing your today for complaints of passing bright red blood when she had a bowel movement this morning. She stated the first
episode occurred last week. The episode today was accompanied by nausea, sweating, and weakness. She states she has had some LLQ pain for several
weeks but described it as “coming and going”. She says she has had a fever and abdominal cramps that have worsened this morning.
Diagnosis is lower Gl bleed secondary to diverticulitis.
Question:
What can cause diverticulitis in the lower Gl tract?

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