GI disorders, Urinary Tract Disorders Flashcards
constipation is a symptom rather than a disease
-functional
-structural
-hypothyroidism
-neurologic
-celiac disease
-medications
-pregnancy
-functional: low fiber diet, motility disorders, sedentary lifestyle, dehydration
-medications: laxative overuse, anticholinergics, opioids, iron supplements
-more common in elderly adults
constipation is defined as less than ___ BMs per week
less than 3 BMS per week
diagnostic tests/findings only indicated with “red flags” including:
- abdominal pain, N/V
- weight loss
- melena, rectal bleeding
- rectal pain
- fever
- new onset older than age 50
treatment
-non pharm and pharm
non pharm: increase activity, increase fluids, high-fiber diet
pharm:
1. bulk-forming agents like psyllium husk- used to PREVENT constipation; do NOT use if signs of fecal impaction or obstruction; plan time for defecation
- stool softeners- docusate sodium (Colace)
-lowers surface tension, allows water to penetrate stool
-for patients with hard stools/straining - Osmotic laxatives- sorbitol, lactulose
- saline laxatives- magnesium hydroxide/milk of magnesia
-draw water into intestinal lumen; treats acute constipation - chloride channel activator- Lubiprostone
-GI motility enhancer
diarrhea also a symptom rather than a disease
-more than ___ stools/day
-defined as (acute vs chronic)
loose, watery stools three or more times a day
acute: less than 1 to 2 weeks duration
chronic: more than 3 weeks
T/F diagnostic tests/findings are not usually indicated for symptoms lasting less than 72 hours unless asx with bloody diarrhea or patient appears ill
true
BUT if persistent: stool eval, HIV testing, CBC, electrolytes, TSH (low in hyperthyroidism)
pharm
a. antimotility agents
b. antisecretory agents
c. antibiotics
a. antimotility agents: loperamide (Imodium)
-safe in pregnancy
b. antisecretory agents bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
-NOT rec in pregnancy
c. antibiotics
-only when pathogen is identifiable
hemorrhoid symptoms
-internal
-external
-managements
-internal: painless, bright red bleeding with defecation
-external: protrude when straining, blue, shiny masses if thrombosed (refer immediately)
-MNGMT: sitz bath, witch hazel pads, topical anesthetic, avoid straining with stool softeners (Colace)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
-abdominal pain
-changes associated with…
-subgroup identifications (constipation IBS, diarrhea IBS, mixed/alternating IBS)
chronic condition; recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort at least 3 days per month in previous 3 months
associated with two or more of the following
a. improvement with defecation
b. onset associated with change in stool frequency
c. onset associated with change in stool form
one or more of the following symptoms on at least 25% of occasions:
1. abnormal stool frequency- less than 3 times per week or more than 3 times per day
2. abnormal stool forms (lumpy/hard vs loose)
3. abnormal stool passage
4. bloating, feelings of abdominal distension
5. paassage of mucus
T/F diagnostic tests for IBS is not indicated for patients younger than 50 years old who meet above criteria, have normal exam, or lack of symptoms
TRUE
-colonoscopy if patient > 50, weight loss, anemia, evidence of GI bleeding
important education for patients with IBS
reassurance of benign nature of disease!!!
-decrease caffeine, alcohol, fatty foods, gas-forming foods
-increase fiber in diet
-stress management, relaxation techniques
-regular physical activity
-probiotics
treatment of. IBS should be guided by patient’s symptoms
a. pain predominant
b. diarrhea predominant
c. constipation predominant
a. pain predominant
1. antispasmodic/anticholinergics:
2. tricyclic antidepressants
b. diarrhea predominant
1. Loperamide (Imodium), diphenoxyalate (Lomotil)
c. constipation predominant
1. fiber supplements: psyllium
2. osmotic laxative- lactulose, sorbitol
IBS referral is required…
in those older than 50, weight loss, suggestive of GI bleeding
Appendicits
-incidence
-symptoms
-physical findings: McBurneys, Psoas, Rovsing’s, obturator
-pain begins in epigastrum or periumbilical area then localizes to RLQ after several hours
-anorexia, N/V
-sense of constipation
-fever: 99-100
-tenderness localized to McBurney’s point (pain worsened and localized with cough)
-absent bowel sounds
-positive psoas sign: pain with flexion of hip against resistance or hyperextension
-positive Rovsing’s sign- RLQ pain elicited when LLQ is deeply palpated and pressure is released
-positive obturator sign: pain with passive internal rotation of flexed right hip/knee
Referral for immediate surgery
what should be ruled out when appendicitis is suspected?
ectopic pregnancy! pregnancy test
Peptic Ulcer Disease definition/etiology
-chronic mucosal ulcerative disorder involving the upper GI tract; too much acid and pepsin production for gastric and duodenal mucosa to protect itself
-H. pylori is established causative factor
-NSAID-related ulcers are more likely to be GASTRIC
symptoms of PUD
-how long after eating?
-burning or deep epigastric pain that occurs 1 to 3 hours after meals; relieved by ingestion of food or antacids
-pain commonly causes early-morning waking
-cluster of symptoms lasting a few weeks followed by symptom-free periods
GASTRIC: food may make it worse
diagnostic test includes serologic testing for H pylori
- serologic test: ELISA detects IgG antibodies; indicates current or past infection
- stool antigen test- reverts to negative within 5 days
- urea breath test- detects active infection
PUD management
-non pharm
-avoid ASA and NSAIDs
-smoking cessation
-decrease alcohol intake
-use stress management
NO FUN!!!
PUD pharm management
1. when disease is NOT due to H. pylori
- ulcers caused by H. pylori
- NOT h pylori:
-Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists- Ranitidine (Zantac)
-PPI: omeprazole (Prilosec)
^^both can alter absorption of other drugs - ulcers caused by H. pylori
-PPI triple therapy: PPI, amoxicillin, clarithromycin
-Bismuth quadruple therapy: bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, tetracycline, PPI
Viral hepatitis defintions
group of systemic infections involving the liver with common clinical manifestations caused by different viruses with distinctive patterns
- Hepatitis A virus (HAV)
-spread via
a. oral-fecal route by person to person contact or eating/drinking contaminated food or water; spreads readily in households and daycare
b. self-limited; no carrier state or chronic-liver disease2.
- Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
-spread via
a. transmitted via percutaneous or mucosal contact with infectious blood or body fluids (saliva, vaginal secretions, semen) by parenteral, sexual, PERINATAL exposure
b. spectrum of illness: asymptomatic to acute illness
c. 10% of people infected as adults and 90% infected as neonates become chronic carriers
- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
-spread vis
-IVDU, infected blood through transfusion prior to 1992, much less frequently through sex, occupational, perinatal exposure
-acute disease often mild in adults; asymptomatic in chilren
-80% of infected individuals develop chronic hepatitis, with 20-30% eventually developing cirrhosis