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13 Cards in this Set
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Treatment for a Schatzki's ring...
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bougenage
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Most common esophageal infections are...(3)
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-candidiasis
-herpes simplex -CMV |
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Infections in the esophagus are more commonly found in patients who are immune compromised.
True or False? |
True
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Medications used to treat Candidiasis infection in the esophagus are...
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-Nystatin
-ketoconazole (Nizoral) -amphotericin B (Fungi-zone) |
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SYMPTOM relief of CMV esophagitis can sometimes be achieved with ....
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viscous lidocaine
h2 blockers carafate antacids |
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Treatment for Eosinophilic esophagitis consists of ....
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Zantac(H1 and H2 blockers)
Atarax Singular |
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CMV esophagitis is treated with what IV medication?
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Ganciclovir
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HIV esophagitis is treated with ....
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steroids
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Name the 2 defining characteristics of achalasia.
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-elevated LES pressure
-defect in peristalsis of the esophageal body |
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Symptoms of achalasia....
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-dysphagia to solids and liquids
-regurgitation -weight loss |
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2 treatments for achalasia are....
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-pneumatic dilatation
-Heller myotomy |
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Patients with achalasia who aren't candidates for surgery or dilatation include what medications......
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-isosorbide dinitrate (nitrate)
-nifedipine (ca+ ch. blockers) Lower the LES pressure |
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Botox injection into the four quadrants of the LES is a newer treatment for what esophageal disorder?
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Achalasia
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