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Lower Gastro Pt 2 Flashcards

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What is malabsorption syndrome?

A

Impaired absorption of fats, carbohydrates, proteins; minerals and vitamins

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Diganosis and treatment is?

A

Depends on the cause of it

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3
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Most common malabsorption is ?

A

Lactose intolerance

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4
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What are other common malabsorption? (4)

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IBD
celiac disease
Tropical sprue
Cystic fibrosis

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5
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Most common sighs of Malabsorption is?

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Weight loss
Diarrhea
Steatorrhea

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What is celiac disease?
Triggered by what?

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Autoimmune disease that damages small intestines muscles that is triggered by gluten

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What is some examples of gluten? (3)

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Wheat
Barley
Rye

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Celiac disease is also associated with other autoimmune disorders like? (3)

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RA
type 1 diabetes
Thyroid disease

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Celiac disease is most common in who
And during what stage in life?

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Women
begin childhood

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3 factors for celiac disease is?

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Genetic predisposition
Gluten ingestion
Immune mediated response

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What are manifestations of celiac disease? (4)

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Foul smelling diarrhea
Abdominal pain
flatulence abdominal distention
Malnutrition

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Atypical clinical manifestation for celiac disease is?

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Joint pain
Osteoporosis
Dental enamel
Hypoplasia
Fatigue
Peripheral neuropathy
Reproductive problems
Dermatitis herpetoformis

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Other manifestation are?

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Weight loss
Muscle wasting
Signs of malnutrition
Iron deficiency anemia
Lactose intolerance
Osteoporosis

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What is lactase deficiency?
Mainly in who?
Happens at?

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Lactase enzyme deficient or absen
Asian or African Americans
Premature birth

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Lactose malabsorption results in bacterial overgrowth promotes ?

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Lactose fermentation in small bowel ; intestinal d manage interferences with absorption

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16
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What is short bowel syndrome?

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Reduced surface area in small intestine results in inadequate absorption of nutrients

17
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Cause of SBS is? (3)

A

Damage to intestinal muscosa
Congenital defects
Surgical removed 70-75 small intestine

18
Q

SBS symptoms are? (6)

A

Dehydration
Weight loss
Diarrhea
Malnutrition
Vitamin deficient
Electroly imbalances

19
Q

Other SBS is?
Abdominal pain
Flatulence
Steatorrhea
Nutrient deficient manifestations
Notes

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20
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Interprofessional care for SBS is? (3)

A

Fluid & electrolyte balance
Normal Nutritional status
Control of diarrhea

21
Q

Treatment for SBS is? (5)

A

Nutritional support
Parental/enteral nutrition
Medications to control fecal
Tailored diet
Intestinal transplant

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