Anorectal Disorders Flashcards
Which type of hemorrhoids are typically painless?
Internal
Which type of hemorrhoids are painful?
External
What are the stages of internal hemorrhoids?
Grade I (doesnt prolapase) to Grade IV (resides outside the anus and cannot be reintroduced
Local anesthetics can only be used for (internal/external) anal canal
external
If you’re allergic to anesthetics, what else could you use?
Pramoxine
Ephedrine can only be used for (internal/external) anal canal
Both
Phenylephrine can only be used for (internal/external) anal canal
Both
Epinephrine can only be used for (internal/external) anal canal
External
Calamine can only be used for (internal/external) anal canal
Both
Zinc oxide can only be used for (internal/external) anal canal
Both
Witch hazel can only be used for (internal/external) anal canal
external
What is something to look out for on zinc oxide?
Zinc toxicity w/ prolonged internal use
What is something to look out for on witch hazel?
Contact dermatitis
Hydrocortisone can only be used for (internal/external) anal canal
External
Counterirritants can only be used for (internal/external) anal canal
External
