NR 511 WEEK 2 STUDY GUIDE, DEFINITIONS AND ANSWERS

NR 511 WEEK 2 STUDY GUIDE ● Identify the most common type of pathogen responsible for acute gastroenteritis. -Viral: Norovirus (Leading cause for adults) -Rotovirus (Leading cause for peds up to 2 years old) ● Recognize that assessing for prior antibiotic use is a critical part of the history in patients presenting with diarrhea. -Order stool studies ● Describe the difference between Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disorder (IBD). -IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome): di...

NR 511 Week 2 Study Guide Identify the most common type of pathogen responsible for acute gastroenteritis.

NR 511 Week 2 Study Guide Identify the most common type of pathogen responsible for acute gastroenteritis. Recognize that assessing for prior antibiotic use is a critical part of the history in patients presenting with diarrhea. Describe the difference between Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disorder (IBD). Discuss two common Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Discuss the difference between sensorineural and conductive hearing loss. Identify the triad of symptoms associate...