NU160 Exam 4 – Questions With Verified
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Barium enema, colonoscopy, CT scan, lower GI issues
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1 Diverticulitis 2 Crohn's Disease Labs
3 Diverticulitis DX 4 Diverticulitis LABS
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Terms in this set (154)
inflammation of the diverticula (small pouches in
Diverticulitis
intestines)
High intraluminal pressure causes diverticula to form
in weak spots in the GI. undigested food and
Diverticulitis Patho
bacteria accumulate in the diverticula, leading to
inflammation and infection (diverticulitis)
, Low fiber diet, genetics, obesity, smoking NSAIDS,
Diverticulitis RF
corticosteroids.
Diverticulitis S/S LLQ abdominal pain, bloating fever, N/V
Increased WBC, ESR, CPR, Low Hgb/Hct with
Diverticulitis LABS
bleeding
Barium enema, colonoscopy, CT scan, lower GI
Diverticulitis DX
issues
Diverticulitis TX antibiotics and analgesics
monitor for signs of perforation, peritonitis,
Diverticulitis NC
bleeding, fistula
NPO or clear liquid diet during exacerbations, then
Diverticulitis PT
progress to a low-fiber diet. eat high-fiber diet
chronic inflammatory disease that can involve the
entire GI tract (most common in the distal small
Crohn's Disease
intestine or proximal colon) and all layers of the
bowl wall. periods of remission and exacerbations.
inflammation leads to development of patchy
ulcerations skip lesions and granulomas in the GI
Crohn's Disease patho
tract. causes scarring and narrowing of the intestine
lumen placing patient at risk for fistulas
autoimmune disorders, genetics, smoking, NSAID
Crohn's Disease RF
use
Diarrhea 5-6 loose stools/day, steatorrhea, RLQ
Crohn's Disease S/S
pain, weight loss, fever, fatigue.
lower Hct/Hgb anemia and albumin increased ESR,
Crohn's Disease Labs
CRP, and WBC
aminosalicylates example sulfasalazine,
Crohn's Disease
corticosteroids biologics example infliximab
medications
antidiarrheals
Crohn's Disease surgery small bowel resection, colectomy, ileostomy
monitor I&O, electrolytes, cbc levels. monitor for
Crohn's Disease NC peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, fistulas,
malnutrition.
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Practice questions for this set
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Barium enema, colonoscopy, CT scan, lower GI issues
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1 Diverticulitis 2 Crohn's Disease Labs
3 Diverticulitis DX 4 Diverticulitis LABS
Don't know?
Terms in this set (154)
inflammation of the diverticula (small pouches in
Diverticulitis
intestines)
High intraluminal pressure causes diverticula to form
in weak spots in the GI. undigested food and
Diverticulitis Patho
bacteria accumulate in the diverticula, leading to
inflammation and infection (diverticulitis)
, Low fiber diet, genetics, obesity, smoking NSAIDS,
Diverticulitis RF
corticosteroids.
Diverticulitis S/S LLQ abdominal pain, bloating fever, N/V
Increased WBC, ESR, CPR, Low Hgb/Hct with
Diverticulitis LABS
bleeding
Barium enema, colonoscopy, CT scan, lower GI
Diverticulitis DX
issues
Diverticulitis TX antibiotics and analgesics
monitor for signs of perforation, peritonitis,
Diverticulitis NC
bleeding, fistula
NPO or clear liquid diet during exacerbations, then
Diverticulitis PT
progress to a low-fiber diet. eat high-fiber diet
chronic inflammatory disease that can involve the
entire GI tract (most common in the distal small
Crohn's Disease
intestine or proximal colon) and all layers of the
bowl wall. periods of remission and exacerbations.
inflammation leads to development of patchy
ulcerations skip lesions and granulomas in the GI
Crohn's Disease patho
tract. causes scarring and narrowing of the intestine
lumen placing patient at risk for fistulas
autoimmune disorders, genetics, smoking, NSAID
Crohn's Disease RF
use
Diarrhea 5-6 loose stools/day, steatorrhea, RLQ
Crohn's Disease S/S
pain, weight loss, fever, fatigue.
lower Hct/Hgb anemia and albumin increased ESR,
Crohn's Disease Labs
CRP, and WBC
aminosalicylates example sulfasalazine,
Crohn's Disease
corticosteroids biologics example infliximab
medications
antidiarrheals
Crohn's Disease surgery small bowel resection, colectomy, ileostomy
monitor I&O, electrolytes, cbc levels. monitor for
Crohn's Disease NC peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, fistulas,
malnutrition.
