Elimination

Question 1

what is the typical location for chron’s disease vs ulcerative colitis

Answer 1

chron’s: ileum, ascending colon

ulcerative colitis: rectum, descending colon

Question 2

what is the typical course for chron’s disease vs ulcerative colitis

Answer 2

chron’s: prolonged, variable

ulcerative colitis: excerbations, remissions

Question 3

compare bleeding for chron’s disease vs ulcerative colitis

Answer 3

chron’s: uncommon, mild

ulcerative colitis: common, severe

Question 4

compare perineal involvement for chron’s disease vs ulcerative colitis

Answer 4

chron’s: common

ulcerative colitis: rare, mild

Question 5

compare fistulas for chron’s disease vs ulcerative colitis

Answer 5

chron’s: common

ulcerative colitis: rare

Question 6

explain the pathophysiology of chron’s disease

Answer 6

it can be subacute and chronic inflammation of all layers of the GI tract wall. the process begins with edema and thickening of the mucosa. the mucosa becomes inflamed which causes ulcers to form

Question 7

where is pain associated with chron’s disease commonly located

Answer 7

the right lower quadrent

Question 8

explain the pathophysiology of ulcerative colitis

Answer 8

it affects the superficial mucosa of the colon where the mucosa becomes inflamed leading to the development of lesions. abscesses will eventually form. eventually the bowel will narrow, shorten, and thicken. bleeding results due to ulcerations

Question 9

what are the 4 main clinical manifestations of ulcerative colitis

Answer 9

diarrhea, passage of mucus and pus, left lower quadrant abdominal pain, rectal bleeding

Question 10

what diet is the focus for inflammatory bowel diseases

Answer 10

high protein, high calorie, supplemental vitamin therapy, iron replacement

Question 11

what things should be avoided in terms of nutrition to decrease risk of excasterbating ibd

Answer 11

milk, cold foods, smoking

Question 12

define chronic kidney disease

Answer 12

an abnormality in kidney structure or function for 3 months or more

Question 13

what is the assumed cause of chronic kidney disease

Answer 13

prolonged acute inflammation

Question 14

define acute kidney injury

Answer 14

rapid loss of kidney function due to damage to the kidneys

Question 15

what are 5 conditions that can impair blood flow to the kidneys and impair kidney function

Answer 15

hypovolemia, hypotension, reduced cardiac output and heart failure, obstruction of the kidney or lower urinary tract, bilateral obstruction of kidney blood vessels

Question 16

what are 5 general clinical manifestations of acute kidney injury

Answer 16

dry mucous membranes, drowsiness, headache, muscle twitching, seizures

Question 17

what is bph

Answer 17

a condition where the prostate gland enlarges due to an increased number of cells and then extends upwards into the bladder which obstructs the flow of urine

Question 18

what are common clinical manifestations of bph

Answer 18

UTI, frequent urination, straining, urinary retention, incontinence

Question 19

what does examination of the prostate gland revel in the case of bph

Answer 19

large, rubbery, nontender

Question 20

what are 2 common medication classes used to treat bph

Answer 20

alpha-adrenergic blockers, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors

Question 21

what is a herbal product that can be used to treat the symptoms of bph

Answer 21

saw palmetto