DIVERTICULAR DISEASES Flashcards
1
Q
acquired herniations of colon mucosa through weak areas of the colon musculature
A
Diverticuli
2
Q
presence of noninflamed outpouchings of the intestines
A
Diverticulosis
3
Q
a condition that results when outpouchings become irritated, inflamed and tender and may produce a pericolic abscesses and fistulas.
A
Diverticulitis
4
Q
Analgesic of choice for Diverticular diseases
A
Demerol
5
Q
Pharmacologic management for Diverticular disease
A
Metronidazole
Ciprofloxacin
Bactrim
6
Q
TRUE OR FALSE?
Morphine IS contraindicated patient with diverticular disease
A
TRUE
7
Q
TRUE
Laxative or enema is contraindicated for patient with diverticular diseases
A
TRUE
8
Q
TRUE
Laxative or enema is contraindicated for patient with diverticular diseases
A
TRUE
9
Q
Most common complication of diverticular diseases
A
PERFORATION
