Ulcerative colitis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WALDEN UNIVERSITY NRNP 6568 FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS (UPDATED 2023/2024) (100 % CORRECT & GRADED A+) (ACCURATE SUMMER-FALL QTR) • Question 1 Sara is a 38 y/o multipara who is in her 6th–7th month of pregnancy with her fourth child. She has a new onset of vaginal bleeding that is worsened by intercourse. On external physical exam, you note that her uterus is soft and non-tender to palpation. The most likely diagnosis for this condition is: Selected Answer: Placenta previa Ans...

macrocytic anemia - increased MCV -vitamin b12, iron deficiency, pernicious anemia Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - size of a red blood cell normal: 76 to 96 fL Microcytic anemia - decreased MCV (hypochromic with decreased MCHC) -order serum iron, ferritin, and TIBC what should level to check on kids before starting iron? - *LEAD LEVEL* always check a lead level before starting iron on children because an increased lead level will cause anemia despite normal iron level. Ulcerative Coliti...

NURS 5315 Gastrointestinal Module 9 (GI System Anatomy and Physiology) .Discuss the effects of aging on the gastrointestinal tract.  Age related changes in the GI tract begins at age 50  Tooth enamel and dentin wear down→ more vulnerable to cavities  Teeth are lost as a result of: o Periodontal (gum) disease o Recession of gums o Osteoporotic bone changes o Brittle roots that fracture easily  Taste buds decline in number  Sense of smell diminishes  Sense of taste de...

NRNP 6540 Midterm EXAM ( A+ GRADED 100 % VERIFIED) What are the physiological changes of aging - ANS 1. Reduced physiological reserve of most body systems 2.Reduced homeostatic mechanisms that fail to adjust 3. Changes in the sympathetic response 4. Impaired immunological function- infection risk is greater and autoimmune diseases are more prevalent. What factors influence lab value interpretation in the older adult - ANS 1. physiological changes with aging 2. the prevalence of chronic...

Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn's Disease (General Surgery EOR - Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Only the rectum and colon Ulcerative Colitis Any part of the GI tract Crohn's Disease GI bleeding, fulminant colitis, and toxic megacolon Ulcerative Colitis Fistulas and renal stones Crohn's Disease Focal ulcerations alternating with normal mucosa on colonoscopy Crohn's Disease Continuous inflammation in mucosa/submucosa of rectum and colon on colonoscopy Ulcerative C...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn's Disease (General Surgery EOR - Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Only the rectum and colon Ulcerative Colitis Any part of the GI tract Crohn's Disease GI bleeding, fulminant colitis, and toxic megacolon Ulcerative Colitis Fistulas and renal stones Crohn's Disease Focal ulcerations alternating with normal mucosa on colonoscopy Crohn's Disease Continuous inflammation in mucosa/submucosa of rectum and colon on colonoscopy Ulcerative C...

PAEA General Surgery EOR QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ what are the 2 conditions under the inflammatory bowel disease umbrella? - CORRECT ANSW 1. ulcerative colitis 2. crohn's dz in comparing ulcerative colitis and crohn's dz, which is: -limited to the colon w/ rectum always involved *VS* mouth to anus -transmural *VS* mucosa/submucosa involved -LLQ *VS* RLQ pain -bloody diarrhea *VS* non -complications of perianal dz, strictures, fistulas & granulomas *VS* colo...

Question: CO1 Nausea is difficult to discern in a young child. What question should the clinician ask to determine if a child has nausea? Question: CO6 A 52-year-old female is … of having a gastric ulcer and will undergo an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). She is concerned because she heard that gastric ulcers can be malignant. How should the clinician respond? Question: CO6 A 72-year-old male patient presents to the clinic for his annual physical. He states that he is worried because he only...

15. Which of the following factors is believed to cause ulcerative colitis? 1. Acidic diet 2. Altered immunity 3. Chronic constipation 4. Emotional stress - ANSWER 15. Answer: 2. Altered immunity Several theories exist regarding the cause of ulcerative colitis. One suggests altered immunity as the cause based on the extraintestinal characteristics of the disease, such as peripheral arthritis and cholangitis. Diet and constipation have no effect on the development of ulcerative colitis. E...