NR576 / NR 576 Final Exam Review Questions
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Gerontology | 2026/2027 Comprehensive Study
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Terms in this set (199)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Functional GI disorder characterized by
abdominal pain and altered bowel habits without
structural abnormalities.
IBS-C Constipation-predominant subtype of Irritable
Bowel Syndrome.
IBS-D Diarrhea-predominant subtype of Irritable Bowel
Syndrome.
IBS-M Mixed subtype of Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
characterized by alternating symptoms.
, Clinical Presentation of IBS Recurrent abdominal pain (relieved with
defecation), bloating, distention, altered stool
form/frequency, mucus in stool, no weight loss,
bleeding, or systemic signs.
Management of IBS Avoid triggers (lactose, caffeine, FODMAPs),
gradual fiber increase, stress management,
regular meals, hydration, and medications such as
antispasmodics.
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon
only, characterized by mucosal layer
inflammation.
Crohn's Disease (CD) Inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any
part of the GI tract, characterized by transmural
inflammation and patchy 'skip' lesions.
Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis Bloody diarrhea, urgency, abdominal pain.
Symptoms of Crohn's Disease Diarrhea, weight loss, malnutrition.
Complications of Ulcerative Colitis Toxic megacolon, colon cancer.
Complications of Crohn's Disease Fistulas, strictures, malabsorption.
with Verified Answers A+ Grade | Adult
Gerontology | 2026/2027 Comprehensive Study
Guide
Terms in this set (199)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Functional GI disorder characterized by
abdominal pain and altered bowel habits without
structural abnormalities.
IBS-C Constipation-predominant subtype of Irritable
Bowel Syndrome.
IBS-D Diarrhea-predominant subtype of Irritable Bowel
Syndrome.
IBS-M Mixed subtype of Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
characterized by alternating symptoms.
, Clinical Presentation of IBS Recurrent abdominal pain (relieved with
defecation), bloating, distention, altered stool
form/frequency, mucus in stool, no weight loss,
bleeding, or systemic signs.
Management of IBS Avoid triggers (lactose, caffeine, FODMAPs),
gradual fiber increase, stress management,
regular meals, hydration, and medications such as
antispasmodics.
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon
only, characterized by mucosal layer
inflammation.
Crohn's Disease (CD) Inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any
part of the GI tract, characterized by transmural
inflammation and patchy 'skip' lesions.
Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis Bloody diarrhea, urgency, abdominal pain.
Symptoms of Crohn's Disease Diarrhea, weight loss, malnutrition.
Complications of Ulcerative Colitis Toxic megacolon, colon cancer.
Complications of Crohn's Disease Fistulas, strictures, malabsorption.
