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Question 1

How can pancreatic enzymes be taken?

Answer 1

Before meals or just before meals, swallow or sprinkle on her food, do not crush or chew do not use milk excessive intake can lead to fibrosing colonopathy

Question 2

What is ulcerative colitis?

Answer 2

c. DIFF

Question 3

What are the signs and symptoms of ulcerated colitis?

Answer 3

Fever diarrhoea abdominal distension

Question 4

What food Irritable bowel syndrome patients will be irritated to?

Answer 4

Gas forming products spicy, hot, cold, dairy, fat food

Question 5

What is dicyclomine

Answer 5

It is an anti-cholinergic to manage hypermotility with irritable bowel syndrome

Question 6

What is the dicyclomine contra indicated for?

Answer 6

Clients with paralytic ileus because it will slow down further even more the peristalsis in the intestines

Question 7

What is the paralytic ileus?

Answer 7

Paralysis of the bowel movement

Question 8

What are the signs and symptoms of paralytic ileus?

Answer 8

Abdominal discomfort distention, nausea and vomiting

Question 9

What is a life-threatening irritable bowel syndrome complication?

Answer 9

Ulcerative colitis

Question 10

How is mechanical obstruction’s Caused?

Answer 10

Hernias, tumors, surgical adhesions, intussupection

Question 11

What are the signs and symptoms of a small bowel obstruction?

Answer 11

Abdominal pain, distension nausea and vomiting

Question 12

What are the signs and symptoms of a large bowel obstruction?

Answer 12

Absolute constipation,
Gradual onset of a cramps
Lack of a flatulence

Question 13

What is the nursing management for a small bowel obstruction?

Answer 13

NPO, NG, IV fluids, pain control

Question 14

What is sucralfate?

Answer 14

It is a medication that protects the stomach against stomach acids and enzymes

Question 15

How do you empty a JP tube?

Answer 15

You pull the plug to calibrate the drain, you empty it within 4 to 12 hours or when it is 1/2 to 2/3 full then you compress the empty bulb. You clean the spout with an alcohol swab.

Question 16

How do you prevent dumping syndrome

Answer 16

Small meals with low-carb, separate food and fluids.

Question 17

Signs and Symptoms of BPH?

Answer 17

Nocturia
Incomplete Emptying 
Straining 
Weak or intermittent stream 
Frequent Voiding

Question 18

What kind of diet can someone with ulcerative collitis have?

Answer 18

high protein high calorie, with vit and minerals

Question 19

What IV fluid to administer if TPN fluid is not ready?

Answer 19

10% Dextrose with same rate of previous