GI 1 Flashcards

1
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constipation = difficulty __ bowel movements

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constipation = difficulty passing bowel movements

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2
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constipation is characterized by

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  1. dry/solid stools
  2. incomplete bowel movements
  3. too much time in the bathroom
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3
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causes of constipation

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  1. dehydration
  2. diet lacking fiber
  3. medical conditions
  4. medications
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4
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constipation treatment formula

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diet + exercise + fluids

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5
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constipation treatment increase (3)

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  1. fiber (not too quickly though)
  2. water intake
  3. exercise
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6
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diarrhea = __ and __ stools that make it hard to __ bowel movements

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diarrhea = loose and watery stools that make it hard to hold bowel movements

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7
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causes of diarrhea

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  1. infection
  2. food intolerances
  3. chronic conditions (Crohn’s disease)
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8
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diarrhea treatment

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  1. low fiber food (white rice, white bread, pedialyte)
  2. Pedialyte (Zn and Mg)
  3. low fat diet
  4. no energy drinks, SSBs, red meat
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9
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what nutrients does Pedialyte have?

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Zn and Mg

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10
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safe grains for Celiac

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  1. rice, wild rice
  2. corn
  3. sorghum
  4. quinoa
  5. millet
  6. buckwheat
  7. amaranth
  8. soy
  9. potato
  10. garbanzo beans
  11. yuca/cassava/tapioca
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11
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considerations for people with celiac

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  1. cross-contamination
  2. lactose intolerance
  3. other allergies
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12
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deficiencies common with celiac disease

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  1. iron
  2. folic acid
  3. B6
  4. B12
  5. vitamin D
  6. copper
  7. zinc
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13
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IBS =
IBD =

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IBS = irritable bowel syndrome
IBD = inflammatory bowel disease

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14
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IBS is a __ GI disorder

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IBS is a functional GI disorder

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15
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functional GI disorder means

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there is some type of disturbance in bowel function

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16
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cause of IBS

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not fully understood
stress
foods
medications

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17
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IBS symtpoms unique to IBS

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no visible changes seen in examination
- gas
- bloating
- trouble sleeping
- constipation

18
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IBS and IBD shared symptoms

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  1. abdominal pain
  2. diarrhea
  3. cramping
  4. fatigue
19
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IBD symptoms unique

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  1. visible inflammation in examination
  2. progressively can get worse
  3. risk of surgery and hospitalization

fever
blood in stool
anemia
weight loss

20
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IBD 2 main types

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Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

21
Q

ulcerative colitis causes __ and __ ( ) in __ intestine

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ulcerative colitis causes swelling and sores (ulcers) in large intestine

22
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Crohn’s affects

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any part from mouth to anus

23
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indeterminate colitis

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can’t tell if it is Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis

24
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causes of IBD

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unclear BUT
1. genetics
2. immune system response
3. environmental triggers (diet, smoking, stress, medication use, depression)

25
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MNT for IBS

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  1. limit certain dietary factors (caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, fatty foods)
  2. restricting (onions, cabbage, beans, SSBs, artificial sweeteners)
  3. fiber intake
26
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dietary factors to limit with IBS

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  1. caffeine
  2. alcohol
  3. spicy
  4. fatty
27
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foods to restrict with IBS

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  1. onions
  2. cabbage
  3. beans
  4. SSBs
  5. artificial
28
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FODMAP personalization process

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  1. 2-6 weeks low FODMAP diet
  2. 8-12 weeks, reintroduce one FODMAP, one food at a time over 3 days
  3. identify triggers
29
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nutritional assessment for IBD

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  1. anthropometrics
  2. tanner scale (kids >10, menstruation)
  3. check-ins
  4. labs
  5. dietary record
  6. exercise
  7. sleep hygiene
30
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labs for IBD

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  1. iron
  2. vit D
  3. folate
  4. B12
  5. calcium
  6. Zn
  7. Mg
31
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3 things to avoid eating with IBD

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  1. processed meats
  2. artificial additives
  3. raw milk
32
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what is EEN

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exclusive enteral nutriton for Crohn’s disease

33
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EEN is a __ therapy for __ Crohn’s disease

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EEN is a first line therapy for pediatric Crohn’s disease

34
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pros of EEN

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  1. complete nutritional feed
  2. induces remission in 80% of cases to optimize nutrition going forward
35
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cons of EEN

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difficult to stick to

36
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what is SCD

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specific carbohydrate diet

37
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SCD focuses on removing

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  1. grains
  2. dairy (except hard cheese and yogurt fermented >24 hours)
  3. sugars (except honey)
38
Q

breads and pastries on SCD

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okay, but nut flours are ideal!

39
Q

when does SCD not work

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might not work when there is poor growth, severe symptoms, abscess formation or fistulizing disease

40
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considerations of SCD

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  1. restrictive diet
  2. social/emotional factors
  3. economical factors
  4. increased prep time
  5. family support