NURS 241 Final Study Guide Part 1 Exam
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Peptic Ulcers (PUD) Ulcers occur most often in the duodenum,
stomach, and lower esophagus.
Causes of Peptic Ulcers H. pylori infection, NSAIDs/aspirin,
smoking,
alcohol/caffeine, stress, excess HCl acid,
decreased protective mucus.
Signs & Symptoms of Peptic Burning epigastric pain, nausea/vomiting,
Ulcers black
tarry stools (melena), hematemesis.
Nursing Interventions for Peptic Monitor for GI bleeding, assess pain
Ulcers characteristics,
administer proton pump inhibitors, teach
avoidance
of NSAIDs, smoking, alcohol.
Duodenal Peptic Ulcer Disease Condition suspected when a patient
reports
burning abdominal pain that improves after
eating.
, Black Tarry Stools Assessment finding indicating GI bleeding
that
requires immediate intervention.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Includes Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and
Crohn's
Disease.
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Affects colon only, starts in rectum and
spreads
upward, continuous inflammation.
Crohn's Disease Usually affects small intestine,
characterized by
skip lesions and cobblestone appearance.
Signs & Symptoms of IBD Diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss,
fatigue.
Nursing Interventions for IBD Monitor hydration/nutrition, low-residue
diet during
flare, monitor stools, administer
anti-inflammatory
medications.
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) Gallstones may block bile ducts, causing
infection
and inflammation.
Risk Factors for Gallstones Female, obesity, high cholesterol, oral
contraceptives, multiparity.
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Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Peptic Ulcers (PUD) Ulcers occur most often in the duodenum,
stomach, and lower esophagus.
Causes of Peptic Ulcers H. pylori infection, NSAIDs/aspirin,
smoking,
alcohol/caffeine, stress, excess HCl acid,
decreased protective mucus.
Signs & Symptoms of Peptic Burning epigastric pain, nausea/vomiting,
Ulcers black
tarry stools (melena), hematemesis.
Nursing Interventions for Peptic Monitor for GI bleeding, assess pain
Ulcers characteristics,
administer proton pump inhibitors, teach
avoidance
of NSAIDs, smoking, alcohol.
Duodenal Peptic Ulcer Disease Condition suspected when a patient
reports
burning abdominal pain that improves after
eating.
, Black Tarry Stools Assessment finding indicating GI bleeding
that
requires immediate intervention.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Includes Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and
Crohn's
Disease.
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Affects colon only, starts in rectum and
spreads
upward, continuous inflammation.
Crohn's Disease Usually affects small intestine,
characterized by
skip lesions and cobblestone appearance.
Signs & Symptoms of IBD Diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss,
fatigue.
Nursing Interventions for IBD Monitor hydration/nutrition, low-residue
diet during
flare, monitor stools, administer
anti-inflammatory
medications.
Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) Gallstones may block bile ducts, causing
infection
and inflammation.
Risk Factors for Gallstones Female, obesity, high cholesterol, oral
contraceptives, multiparity.
