COCN Exam Review 1 Study Guide
Solutions Updated
Methotrexate - ANSWER✔✔-This drug is used in steroid-dependent, active Crohn's disease and in
Crohn's disease remission maintenance. There is no evidence to support its use for ulcerative colitis.
c - ANSWER✔✔-Mr. F. has returned to the outpatient clinic for follow-up two weeks after discharge. He
has an enterocutaneous fistula to his upper abdomen. The fistula is 1 cm in diameter and drains 500-600
ml of liquid green effluent every 24 hours. He is achieving a 3-day wear time using a standard ostomy
pouching system. Upon removal of the pouching system there is denudement at the 6 o'clock position
where the patient has a small but deeply scarred defect. Your recommendation would be to:
a. Cut the skin barrier opening to slightly less than 1cm
b. Change to a high output pouching system
c. Level the skin defect with skin barrier paste or ring
d. Continue his current plan of care without modifications
Laxatives - ANSWER✔✔-__________________ should never be used by a person with an ileostomy
because of the potential for severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
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peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum - ANSWER✔✔-idiopathic, inflammatory ulcerative condition of the
peristomal skin. It is thought to start as one or more pustules that break open and form full-thickness
ulcers. The surrounding skin becomes red and purple.
a (The principles of PG wound care include pain management, moisture control and maintenance of a
clean wound base, protection of the wound base, delivery of topical anti-
inflammatory/immunosuppressive preparations, and achieving a predictable pouching system wear time
of at least 24 hours) - ANSWER✔✔-Which of the following treatments is appropriate for a patient with a
full-thickness lesions from peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum?
a. topical steroids
b. topical antifungals
c. topical antibiotics
d. silver nitrate cauterization
vesicovaginal fistula - ANSWER✔✔-an abnormal connection between the bladder and the vagina
60 - ANSWER✔✔-An important aspect of caring for a neobladder is the prevention of the accumulation
of mucous in the pouch. Individuals should be taught to instill _____ ml of normal saline and allow it to
drain. Repeat until clear.
self-efficacy - ANSWER✔✔-Focusing on promoting ________________ with individuals with
psychological problems has been shown to improve self-care.
viral gastroenteritis - ANSWER✔✔-Small meals of bland, low residue foods and adequate fluids are
recommended for acute _________________________________ to meet the patient's dietary needs.
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Ideal food choices include boiled starches (rice, wheat, oats) and vegetables, crackers, bananas, soup
and yogurt
6-8 weeks - ANSWER✔✔-Gastrostomy and jejunostomy devices are placed when enteral nutritional
support (tube feeding) is required long-term, generally more than ________________.
jejunostomy - ANSWER✔✔-A _________________ tube is superior to a gastrostomy tube in patients
with high aspiration risk; esophageal or gastric cancer; previous gastric, duodenal, or pancreatic surgery;
or severe gastric paresis
bladder cancer - ANSWER✔✔-Your patient has had an orthotopic bladder replacement. This procedure is
done for _________________.
electric razor - ANSWER✔✔-If the abdomen has a lot of hair, which can cause pain with pouch changes
and folliculitis, hair removal with a(n) ______________________________ is recommended.
Turnbull blowhole colostomy - ANSWER✔✔-The ____________________________ is occasionally
indicated for extremely ill patients with severe toxic megacolon. It is done for simplicity and its ability to
rapidly reduce sepsis.
True - ANSWER✔✔-True or False: A Turnbull blowhole colostomy procedure leaves the diseased colon
behind, leading to persistent toxicity.
antidiarrheal - ANSWER✔✔-_______________________ agents are contraindicated for infectious
enteritis because the organisms become retained in the bowel and cause more reaction.
d - ANSWER✔✔-You are reviewing a list of medications with your patient who is about to be discharged
after having an emergent loop transverse colostomy. One of the medications is Wellbutrin XL, a
sustained-released antidepressant that the patient has taken for the past 3 years. You decide to:
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