NUR 140 Exam 2 Study Questions and Correct Answers
1 view 0 purchase
Course
NUR 140
Institution
NUR 140
Appendicitis appendix becomes inflamed and edematous leading to obstruction
Clinical manifestations of appendicitis -vague periumbilical pain with anorexia -local tenderness at mcburneys point -redbound tenderness -low grade fever -rovsings sign -constipation
Redbound tenderness there is more pai...
NUR 140 Exam 2 Study Questions and
Correct Answers
Appendicitis ✅appendix becomes inflamed and edematous leading to obstruction
Clinical manifestations of appendicitis ✅-vague periumbilical pain with anorexia
-local tenderness at mcburneys point
-redbound tenderness
-low grade fever
-rovsings sign
-constipation
Redbound tenderness ✅there is more pain when pressure on the tender area is
released
Rovsing's sign ✅palpation of the left lower quadrant causes right lower quadrant pain
that may indicate appendicitis
Appendicitis diagnostic findings ✅-elevated WBC count with elevated neutrophils
-elevated C-Reactive protein
-CT scan or ultrasound of abdomen
Medical management-appendicitis ✅Surgery (appendectomy, laparascopic or open
approach)
Antibiotics
IV fluids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ✅group of chronic disorders that result in inflammation
and/or ulceration of the bowel
Chron's disease- Patho ✅Inflammatory process begins with crypt inflammation and
abscesses that develop into small, focal ulcers
+ "Cobblestone" appearance
+ Diseased bowel segments have defined borders separate from normal bowel tissue -
>skip lesions
Chrons disease diagnostics ✅-WBC
-Elevated ESR and CRP
-H and H
-albumin and protein levels
-CT scan of the abdomen
-MRI
-Colonoscopy
, Ulcerative colitis- patho ✅+ Affects superficial mucosa of the colon
+ Bleeding occurs as a result of the ulcerations
+ Ulceration is continuous
Ulcerative colitis- diagnostics ✅-colonoscopy
-abdominal X-ray
-positive hemoccult testing
-low hemoglobin and hematocrit
-Elevated WBC count
-Elevated CRP and ESR
-low albumin and protein levels
-electrolyte imbalances
Prostaglandin E Analogs ✅Prototype: Misoprostol
-preventing stomach ulcers from occurring (NSAIDS)
-can decrease gastric acid secretion
-can stimulate uterine contractions (can stimulate abortion)
-monitor for diarrhea and cramping
Serotonin Antagonists ✅Prototype: ondansetron
-used to treat nausea and vomiting
-common side effect is dizziness
-need to monitor long QT syndrome with administration
Dopamine antagonists ✅Prototype: Metoclopramide
Side effects: sedation, extrapyramidal reactions, restlessness and neuroleptic malignant
syndrome
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller twishfrancis. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
