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Lower G.I. problems Flashcards

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appendicitis

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Inflammation of appendix

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cause of appendicitis

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apPendix is obstructed leads to inflammation

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complications of appendicitis

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Gangrene
Abscess formation
Peritonitis

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s/sx of appendicitis

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Classic pain-RLQ in Periumbilical area
rebound pain/tenderness – severe
Sudden pain relief
dull steady pain, 4 to 6 hours – localizes RLQ
Fever, nausea, anorexia

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what does sudden pain Relief in appendicitis indicate

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May indicate rupture

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what is the peak incidence time for appendicitis?

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10 to 12 years old

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diagnosis of appendicitis

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Increase WBC
Abdominal sonogram
Exploratory lap

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peritonitis

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Inflammation of peritoneum
Serous membrane that lines abdominal cavity, and covers visceral organs

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what occurs from the fluid shift of peritonitis?

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Hypovolemic shock, sepsis
Paralytic ileus, intestinal obstruction

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causes of peritonitis

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Perforated ulcer, pancreatitis
Ruptured gallbladder, spleen, bladder, appendix

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s/sx appendicitis

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sudden and severe
abdominal pain, tenderness
Rigid, board like abdomen
N/V
Fever, increased WBC
increased heart rate
Decreased blood pressure

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What is a key indicator of appendicitis?

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Hard, rigid abdomen

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Irritable bowel syndrome – IBS

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chronic condition
Alterations in bowel pattern due to changes in intestinal motility

Chronic and frequent constipation and diarrhea – IBSC, IBSD

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s/sx IBS

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vary by individual
Abdominal distention, fullness, bloating
Intermittent, abdominal pain
bowel urgency
Intolerance to sorbitol, lactose, gluten
Non-bloody stool – excess mucus

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how is abdominal pain in IBS exacerbated?

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stress

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how is abdominal pain in IBS relieved?

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Defecation

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t/f emotional stress can exacerbate IBS

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True

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t/f IBS cannot cause, psychological stress and problems

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Cause of IBS

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generally unknown**
Can be triggered by stress, food, hormone changes, GI infections, menses-women

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Inflammatory bowel disease – IBD

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Group of life-changing, chronic illnesses
Chronic inflammation of intestines

21
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Who is inflammatory bowel disease more common in

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Women
Caucasians
Jewish descent
Smokers

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cause of IBD

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Autoimmune activated by infection

23
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Crohn’s disease Patho

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Lymph structures of G.I. tract are blocked
tissue becomes engorged an inflamed
Deep linear, fissures and ulcers develop in a Patchy pattern in the bowel wall

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what are the fissures in ulcers that develop in a Patchy pattern

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skip lesions
Cobblestone appearance

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Complications of Crohn’s disease

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malnutrition
Anemia
Scar tissue/obstruction
Fistulas
Cancer

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s/sx Crohn’s disease

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Crampy lower abdominal pain – RLQ
Watery diarrhea

Systemic: weight, loss, fatigue, no appetite, fever, malabsorption of nutrients

Palpable, abdominal mass RLQ
Mouth ulcers

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ulcerative colitis

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Inflammation of mucosa of rectum, and colon

28
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Who is ulcerative colitis more common in

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Third decade of life
Caucasian
European descent
Ashkenazy, Jewish
Occasionally African-Americans

29
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Who is ulcerative colitis rare in?

30
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Patho of ulcerative colitis

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Inflammation begins in rectum and extends in a continuous segment that may involve entire colon
Leads to large ulcerations
Necrosis of epithelial tissue – crypt abscess
Colon and rectum Try to repair damage with new granulation tissue– tissue is fragile and bleeds easily

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s/sx ulcerative colitis

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Abdominal pain
Bloody diarrhea

Systemic: weight loss, decreased appetite, fever

32
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complications of ulcerative colitis

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Hemorrhage
Perforation
Cancer
Malnutrition
Anemia
Strictures

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what does ulcerative colitis put patients at risk for?

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Fissures
Abscesses
Toxic megacolon
Colorectal carcinoma
Liver disease
PH/fluid and electrolyte imbalance
VTE, DVT

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diverticulosis Patho

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development of diverticula
Small pouches in lining of Colon that bulge outward through weak spots

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t/f diverticulosis can be congenital, but not acquired

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False, can be both

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Cause of diverticulosis

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Low fiber diet with chronic constipation

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Where does diverticulosis occur?

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Descending colon

38
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does diverticulosis involve inflammation?

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s/sx diverticulosis

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Usually asymptomatic

Discovered accidentally with presentation of acute diverticulitis

40
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diverticulitis

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Inflammation of one or more diverticula from retained fecal material

41
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s/sx diverticulitis

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LLQ abdominal pain
Fever, increased WBC
constipation, diarrhea
Acute passage, large quantity of Frank blood

42
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can diverticulitis resolve spontaneously?

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complications of diverticulitis

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Perforation
Obstruction
Peritonitis

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