Exam 5 - GI Flashcards
Chrons disease is aka
regional enteritis
what part of the GI tract can be affected by Chrons
from the mouth to the anus
usually affects terminal ileum and ascending colon
2 types of chrons
subacute
chronic
chrons will have what type of appearance
cobblestone
Chrons s/sx
persistent diarrhea
liquid, soft stools
intestinal obstruction
RLQ pains, spasms
palpable RLQ mass
weight loss, malnutrition
anemia
T or F. Blood in stools r/t chrons is usually mild
True
Chrons complications
abscess
fistula to other organs
repeated bowel resection
F/E imbalance
malnutrition
malabsorption
chronic inflammatory bowel disorder
ulcerative colitis
what parts of the GI tract are affected with UC
mucosa, submucosa of colon and rectum ONLY
2 types of UC
chronic intermittent colitis (recurrent UC)
fulminant colitis (entire colon)
s/sx of UC
diarrhea
blood + mucous in stools
nocturnal diarrhea
rectal inflammation
LLQ cramping relieved by defecation
fatigue, anorexia, weakness
pallor, fever
anemia
tachycardia
complications r/t UC
hemorrhage
mega colon
dehydration
color perforation (board like abdomen)
increase colorectal cancer
inflammation extends inhibiting ability for contraction (colonic distention)
mega colon
s/sx of mega colon
fever
abdominal pain
distention
fatigue
vomiting
what will an MD want you to do if the pt is vomiting and has mega colon
NGT
when would surgery be performed with mega colon if decompression has not yet occured
after 72 hour
IBD diet
low residue
eliminate milk, milk products
< 2G fiber daily
avoid raw veggies
review Chrons and UC meds - slide 20-22
review Chrons and UC - slide 20-22
leading cause of surgery in Chrons
bowel obstruction
normal output first 24 hours after colostomy
1500-1800 mL
ileostomy postop care/education
drainage will be clear
Kegel exercises
perianal skin care
is the pancreas an endocrine or exocrine gland
both
pancreas endocrine function
insulin production
pancreas exocrine function
digestion; amylase, lipase, trypsin
2 types of pancreatitis
acute
chronic
acute pancreatitis can be ___ or ___
mild; severe
mild pancreatitis
self-limiting (acutely ill)
edema, inflammation of pancreas only
minimal organ dysfunction
return to normal in 6 months
severe pancreatitis
widespread damage, hemorrhage
necroisis/abscess
organ failure
death
pancreatitis risk factors
alcohol*
gallstones*
thiazides*
smoking
trauma
PUD
hypertriglyceridemia
*most common
what can cause acute pancreatitis turn into chronic
alcohol abuse
Turner’s sign
bruising in flank
Cullen’s sign
bruising around umilicus
acute pancreatitis s/sx
acute, continuous abdominal pain
–can radiate to back
N/V
abdominal distention, rigid
decrease bowel sounds, crackles
tachycardia
hypotension
mild confusion
fever, cold, clammy skin
mild jaundice (within 24 hours)
Turner’s sign (3-6 days after onset)
Cullen’s sign (3-6 days after onset)
severe acute pancreatitis s/sx
rigid, board like abdomen
ecchymosis
hypotension
tetany
shock
___ is shifted from the blood into the ___ space during pancreatitis
calcium; intracellular
normal amylase level
30-170
how soon will amylase rise and fall with acute pancreatitis
rise: 2-12 hours
fall: 3-4 days
normal lipase levels
14-280
how long will lipase levels remain elevated with acute pancreatitis
7-14 days
will WBC be elevated or depleted with acute pancreatitis
elevated
with calcium be elevated or depleted with acute pancreatitis
depleted
only method to remove gallstone
ERCP