Ibs and ibd - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

with a 4-day history of a midabdominal ache that radiates through to the back, remains relatively constant, and has been accompanied by nausea and three episodes of vomiting. She has tried taking antacids without relief. Her skin is cool and moist with a blood pressure of 90/72 mm Hg, pulse rate of 120 bpm, and respiratory rate of 24/min. Findings that would support a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis include all of the following except: A. elevated serum amylase level. B. elevated lipase leve...

IBS-C and functional constipation (FC) may exist on a spectrum, whereby patients who experience severe abdominal pain and constipation are on one end (FC), and patients who experience constipation with no pain at all are on the other end (IBS-C). T/F - False Which of the following are ALL considered red flags in someone presenting with diagnosed or suspected IBS? - Age of onset > 50 years; family history of colorectal cancer/IBD/coeliac disease; rectal bleeding/anaemia; nocturnal waking ...

NR 511 Midterm exam 100% questions and correct answers verified{2023/2024 What are common causes of N/V associated with gastritis? - answer Alcohol, NSAIDs, ASA, ABX, and illicit substances What is the most common cause of nausea and vomiting? - answer Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) What are some manifestations of AGE? - answer Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain. May also include fatigue, malaise, anorexia, tenesmus and borborygmus. How is the severity of AGE gau...

Pathophysiology 2 Final Exam Study Guide Questions with Complete Solutions 2024/2025 G.E.R.D tx - Correct Answer diet, pressure reduction, BH changes hiatal hernia - Correct Answer is a defect in the diaphragm. Risk increase with age, and women are more prone to it than men sliding hernia - Correct Answer (most common) portion of the stomach and esophagus slip up into thorax. Para esophageal hernia - Correct Answer (rolling) part of greater curvature of a stomach rolls through the diap...

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) - syndrome that can be reversed IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) - autoimmune disease like crohns and UC Where is Crohn's disease located? - anywhere in the GI tract. segmental Where is ulcerative colitis found? - in the colon only. affects mucosal layer Crohn's disease symptoms - diarrhea, abd cramping, wt loss, decreased absorption, rectal bleeding meds contraindicated with crohns - NSAIDs and contraceptives ulcerative colitis symptoms - bloody diarrhea,...

Final Exam: NR511/ NR 511 (2023/ 2024 New Update) Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum Exam Review| Weeks 5-8| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION What can be done for a patient with severe cases of C diff? Answer: A colectomy QUESTION What is the obturator sign? Answer: When the patient's right hip and knee are flexed. The right leg is then internally rotated, stretching the Obturator muscle, causing pain over the ri...

NR 511 Midterm Latest Update with Verified Solutions Sensitivity Few false negatives Specificity Few false positives Predictive Value Likelihood person has disease 3 key components that determine risk-based E&M codes History Physical Medical Decision Making Complexity of a visit is based on three criteria (aka MDM) Risk Data Diagnosis 13. Identify the 3 components required in determining an outpatient, office visit E&M code Place of service Type of service (consult, office visit, hospital ...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) RxPrep Exam 1-2 Questions & Answers Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of inflammatory conditions of the _______. - ANSWERSColon and small intestine What are the major types of IBD? - ANSWERS- Ulcerative colitis - Crohon's disease What is the classic symptom of IBD? - ANSWERSBloody diarrhea IBD is a chronic, intermittent diease? TRUE OR FALSE - ANSWERSTRUE IBD symptoms can be mild to severe during? - ANSWERSFlares (or exacerbations) and mini...

Tx of IBS - correct answer Best initial therapy: *Fiber* Antispasmodic/Anticholingergics: dicyclomine, Hyoscyamine Second line- TCAs (amitryptiline) CCS, What test should you order for IBS? - correct answer 1. Stool: stool guiac, leukocytes, cultures, ova & parasites. 2. Colonoscopy 3. Abdominal CT scan Umbilical hernia in newborns is associated with? - correct answer Congenital hypothyroidism Screen with TSH (you should screen for TSH anyway) What three metabolic conditions...

Med Surg Exam 2 (IBD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questions & Answers What is the difference between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome? - ANSWERSIBS has no bleeding associated with it - it is a FUNCTIONAL problem not a structural problem IBS = slow digestion, GERD etc What is the main function of the colon? - ANSWERSto absorb water (if the colon is inflamed, it is not absorbing water and this results in bloody stools) What are the two main types of IBD? - A...