IBS Flashcards
1
Q
Probiotics can reducing abdomial pain Y/N
A
Y
2
Q
Pharmacologicap tx for IBS-D
A
loperamide
ondansetron
rifaximin
3
Q
Pharmacological tx for abdominal pain
A
peppermint oil / hypscine
TCA/SSRI (good for IBS-C)
4
Q
Triggers for IBS
A
Infection
change in routine
emotional stress
change in diet
mensturation
5
Q
Referral
A
onset of sx > 50 yrs
Pain not relieve after passing the stool
Unexpected weight loss
Persistent vomiting
6
Q
Sx for IBS
A
Abdominal pain (lower left quadrant) / improve after bowel movement
Change in stool form / frequency
Bloating
7
Q
Risk factor for IBS
A
Fx of IBS
Prior hx of enteric nfection
Age < 50
PTSD
Hx of physical and sexual abuse
