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lecture 15: Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flashcards

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what is inflammatory bowel disease

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  • GI tract disorders
  • Characterized by idiopathic inflammation and ulceration
  • varied clinical manifestations
  • autoimmune**
  • can be debilitating
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what does inflammatory bowel disease have

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unpredictable periods of remission and exacerbation

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what is the etiology of inflammatory bowel disease

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  • etiology unclear; multifactorial

potential causes:
- infectious agents, autoimmune response, environmental influences or allergies, genetics

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who has elevated risk of developing IBD

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immigrants from non-western countries who arrive in Canada as children and their Canadian-born offspring have increased risk than immigrants who arrive later in life

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ulcerative colitis

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  • inflammation and ulceration of the colon and rectum
  • diffuse inflammation of the mucosa and submucosa
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crohn’s disease

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  • inflammation can also occur in the small intestine, mouth, esophagus, and stomach
  • inflammation occurs deeper in the intestinal wall
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out to inside of the intestine

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OUT
serosa
muscularis externa
submucosa
muscosa

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onset of ulcerative colitis

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  • any age
  • usually starts 15-25
  • 2nd, smaller peak between 60-80
  • both sexes equally
  • runs in all families
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most common clinical manifestations of ulcerative colitis

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  1. abdominal pain
  2. bloody diarrhea
    - fever, malaise, anorexia, anemia, tachycardia, and dehydration
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mild ulcerative colitis

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up to 4 loose stools per day, stools may be bloody, mild abdominal pain

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moderate ulcerative colitis

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4-6 stools/day, stools may be bloody, moderate abdominal pain, anemia

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severe ulcerative colitis

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more than 6 bloody loose stools per day, fever, anemia, and tachycardia

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very severe (fulminant) ulcerative colitis (about stools)

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10+ loose stools/day, constant blood in stools, abdominal tenderness/distension, may require transfusion, potentially fatal

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intestinal complications of ulcerative colitis

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abscesses, pseudopolyps, hemorrhage, perforation, toxic megacolon, and colonic dilation

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extraintestinal complications of ulcerative colitis

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can involve the joints, skin, mouth, eyes, and hematological system
- cause of this is unknown

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how many patient with ulcerative colitis have complications

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50%

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someone who has had ulcerative colitis for 10+ yrs is at greater risk of

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colorectal cancer

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2 most important risk factors of colorectal cancer

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  1. extent of colitis
  2. duration of disease
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pts w IBD are at higher risk for ____________ and related ____________ as well as _______________

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  1. osteoporosis
  2. fractures
  3. arthritis
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one of the most frequent co-morbidities seen in ppl w ulcerative colitis

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diabetes mellitus
- suggests genetic component

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components to diagnosis of ulcerative colitis

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  • history and physical
  • colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy
  • ultrasound
  • CT scan
  • barium enema
  • blood tests
  • stool tests
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what is a sigmoidoscopy

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view the rectum, sigmoid colon, and descending colon

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colonoscopy

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view the entire large intestine

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what does normal colon lining look like

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mucosa is healthy and pink

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what does mildly active ulcerative colitis look like?
- mucosa edematous and red - white areas are superficial ulcers with mucous exudate
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active ulcerative colitis
- mucosa is very red and inflamed - mucosa is very edematous with bleeding occurring
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barium enema
- night prior: instructed to drink magnesium citrate; will cause diarrhea - x-ray of colon after filling colon with barium, a chalky white solution - barium shows clear view of colon, and any abnormalities present
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3 types of blood studies for ulcerative colitis
1. complete blood cell count (CBC) - hemoglobin: blood loss - high leukocyte: may indicate toxic megacolon or perforation 2. electrolytes - decreases in sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, magnesium due to fluid/electrolyte losses 3. serum protein levels - hypoalbuminemia - present with severe disease due to breakdown of cells
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aminosalicylates
- contain 5-aminosalicyclic acid (5-ASA) - help control GI inflammation - can be given orally or rectally
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sulfasalazine
- drug to control ulcerative colitis - combo w sulfapyridine and 5-ASA - anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties - side effects: nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, and headache - maintenance dose is usually continued 1 yr
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what does the sulfapyridine component do in sulfasalazine
- carries anti inflammatory 5-ASA to intestine
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other 5-ASA agents
oral: - olsalazine - mesalazine - balsalazide suppositories: - mesalazine
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ascending colon
orally given - local release of mesalamine
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decending colon
enemas - reach the splenic fissure
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sigmoid colon
foams
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rectum
suppositories
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corticosteroids
1. oral prednisone: mild-moderate disease 2. IV methylprednisolone or hydrocortisone: moderate to severe disease or 5-ASA ineffective not recommended long-term
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corticosteroid sympt
- weight gain, acne, facial hair, hypertension, diabetes, mood swings, increased risk of infection not recommended for long-term use
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immunosuppressants
- reduce inflammation by suppressing immune response (used in more severe cases of ulcerative colitis) - for pts who have not responded to 5-ASAs or corticosteroids or who are dependent on corticosteroids - slow acting and may take 6+ months b4 full benefit - ex: azathioprine, cyclosporine
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newer immunosuppressants (immunomodulators)
- biologics: infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab - associated w risk of infection and certain cancers
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other meds
- antibiotics - antidiarrheal meds - pain relievers (acetaminophen) - *NOT NSAIDS - iron supplements
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what causes imbalanced nutrition
- less than body requirements - decreased intake, decreased absorption, increased loss by: anorexia, weight loss, weakness, lethargy, anemia
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what is nutritional therapy
mild->moderate disease or flare up - high calorie, high protein, low residue diet may be prescribed
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low residue diet
Excludes: - alc and fruit juices w pulp - whole grain breads and cereals - fried, smoked, pickled or cured meats - fried or uncooked eggs - most cheeses and fruit yogurt - raw and unstrained vegetables, beans - raw fruits, skins, seeds, nuts
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if sympt of UC become severe
- nutritional supplements - NPO - parenteral nutrition - total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
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goal of TPN
- to meet client's nutritional needs and allow growth of new body tissue - short or long term
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commercially prepared TPN solutions
- available for central and peripheral use - standardized or customized - peripheral: 10-12.5% dextrose supplies 340-425 Kcal/L - central: 20-50% dextrose supplies 680-1700 Kcal/L *trace elements and electrolytes added by pharmacy
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methods of administration
- central parenteral nutrition: given thru catheter whos tip lies in SVC - peripherally inserted central catheters: placed and advanced into central circulation - peripheral parenteral nutrition: short term
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central vs. peripheral parenteral nutrition
- differe in tonicity which is measured in milliosmoles - standard IV solutions of D5W are essentially close to isotonic (280) - central TPN are hypertonic - at least 1600 - must be infused in a central vein - PPN is hypertonic but less so - can be admin thru large peripheral vein
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infection complications of TPN
- fungus (gram +'ve, gram -'ve) - all TPN is prepared under strict aseptic technique - placement of PICC catheter is done under sterile conditions - local manifestations of infection
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metabolic complications of TPN
- hyper/hypoglycemia - at beginning - hyperglycemia can occur - to prevent, solution is infused at a gradually increasing rate for 24-48 hrs - blood glucose levels checked every 4-6 hrs w a glucose testing meter - keep glucose below 8 mmol/L
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administering of solution
- infusion pump check every 30-60 min - independent double check**
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mechanical complications of TPN
- insertion (air embolus, pneumothorax, hemothorax, hemorrhage) - dislodgement - thrombosis of great vein - phlebitis
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never increase or decrease flow rate by more than...
10%
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% of pts requiring surgery to remove colon
25-40
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complications requiring emerg surgical intervention for UC
- perforation of colon - massive bleeding in colon - sudden, severe ulcerative colitis - toxic megacolon
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standard surgical procedure for ulcerative colitis is
proctocolectomy (removes colon and rectum)
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unlike crohn's disease, which can recur after surgery, ulcerative colitis is...
"cured" once colon and lining of rectum is removed
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what is total proctocolectomy w permanent ileostomy
- 1 stage surgery - removal of colon, rectum and anus - end of terminal ileum forms a stoma in RLQ
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what is a total colectomy with ileoanal reservoir
- pt must be highly motivated - must b free of crohn's and colorectal CA - must have competent anorectal sphincter 1-3 stages 12 weeks apart
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postoperative care
- routine care for abdominal surgery - stoma viability and output - peristomal and perianal skin integrity - urinary cath - IV fluids - psychosocial - education

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