Module 1 Flashcards
Physical assessment findings for Crohn’s disease:
• Fever
• Diarrhea (Five loose stools, a day with mucus/pus)
• Distention 
• High pitched bowel sounds
• Steatorrhea
What disease has abdominal pain/cramping: often RLQ pain and Anorexia/ weight loss?
Crohn’s Disease
True or false hematocrit and hemoglobin are decreased in Crohn’s disease? 
True
List the diagnostic tests that can diagnose, ulcerative colitis:
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Barium enema
• CT/MRI 
• Stool sample
Assessment findings for ulcerative colitis:
• Fever
• 15 to 20 liquid stools/day
• Mucus, Blood, or Pus in stools
• Distended abdomen
• High pitched bowel sounds
• Rectal bleeding
Name diseases that require yearly colonoscopies due to increased risk of cancer:
Ulcerative colitis & Crohn’s disease
Sulfasalazine is used to treat?
Crohn’s & Ulcerative colitis
Acute onset of LLQ pain, nausea/vomiting, fever, chills, tachycardia, and distention are manifestations of what disease?
Diverticulitis
A capsule endoscopy can be used to diagnose which IBD?
Crohn’s
Which IBD manifest with ulceration/inflammation of the sigmoid colon and rectum?
Ulcerative Cholitis
What is the treatment plan for treating severe diverticulitis?
•Make patient NPO
•Place an NG tube on suction
•IV fluids/ABX
•Opioids
What electrolyte needs to be closely, monitored and replaced with Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease?
Potassium
List the different classes of drugs that can be used to treat ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s:
• Sulfonamides
•Non-Sulfonamides
• Corticosteroids
• Immuno suppressants
• Immunomodulators
• Antidiarrheals
• Antimicrobials
Therapeutically treated with a colectomy or possible ileostomy?
Ulcerative colitis
This is a life-threatening inflammation of the peritoneum, in the lining of the abdominal cavity:
Peritonitis
What occurs due to the destruction of the bowel wall leading to an infection generally caused after surgery and procedures and the G.I.?
Abscess / Fistula formation
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who has an acute exacerbation of Crohn’s deep seas, which of the following blood laboratory results. Should the nurse expect to be Elavated? SATA
•Hematocrit
• ESR(Erythrocyte sedimentation rate)*
• WBC*
• Folic acid
• Albumin
Name the condition that results from a massive dilation of the colon with perforation and the surgical procedure required?
Toxic Mega colon, Ileostomy
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking prednisone falling in exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as the priority?
• Client reports difficulty sleeping
• The clients urine is positive for glucose
• The client reports having elevated body temperature*
• The client reports gaining 4lbs in the last 6 months
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for sulfasalazine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
• Take the medication 2hrs after eating
• Discontinue this medication if your skin turns yellow-orange
• Notify the provider if you experience a sore throat*
•Expect your stools to turn black
A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has Crohn’s disease which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
• Decrease intake of calorie-dense foods
•Drink, canned protein, supplements *
•Increase intake of high-fiber foods
•Eat high-residue foods
A nurse in the clinic is teaching a client who has ulcerative colitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
• I will plan to limit fiber in my diet*
• I will restrict fluid intake during meals
• I will switch to black tea instead of drinking coffee
• I will try to eat cold foods, rather than warm when my stomach feels upset
Inflammation of the gall bladder wall
Cholecystitis
Stones in the gallbladder
Cholelithiasis
Yellowing greenish tent to the skin or sclera
Icterus
For mild gallbladder pain want pain medication would you use?
Ketorolac
The shockwave method is used to break up small stones and nonsurgical candidates.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
For interest operative complications during a Coley cystectomy this can be placed in the common bile duct to drain.
T-tube
Scan that assesses the patency of the biliary duct system after an IV injection of contrast. 
HIDA scan
Patient presents with RUQ pain radiating to the right shoulder, belching, rebound tenderness, tachycardia. What is the patient’s condition? 
Gallbladder
An acute or chronic disease that can cause pancreatitis?
Cholecystitis
Female with a history of diabetes mellitus, estrogen, therapy, obesity, and of Native American descent is more likely to have what condition?
Cholecystitis or Cholelithiasis
A nurse is providing discharge, teaching to a client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? SATA
• Take a bath rather than a shower
• Resume a diet of choice *
• Cleanse the puncture site using mild soap and water *
• Remove adhesive strips from the puncture site in 24 hours
• Report nausea and vomiting to the surgeon*
A nurse is reviewing risk factors with a client who has cholecystitis the nurse should identify Which of the following as a risk factor for cholecystitis?
• Obesity*
• Rapid wt gain
• Decreased blood triglyceride level
• Male sex
A nurse is completing preoperative, teaching for a client who is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which of the following should be Included in the teaching?
• The scope will be passed through your rectum
• You might have shoulder pain after surgery*
• You will have a Jackson-Pratt dream place after surgery
• You should limit how often you walk for 1 to 2 weeks
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for Chenodiol With a client who has cholelithiasis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
• This medication is used to decrease acute biliary pain
• This medication requires thyroid function monitoring every 6 months
• This medication is not recommended for clients who have diabetes mellitus
• This medication dissolves call stones gradually over up to 2yrs*
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who has suspected cholelithiasis. Which of the following is an expected finding?
• Blood amylase 80 units/ Liter
• WBC 9000/mm^3
• Direct Bilirubin 2.1 mg/dl*
•Alkaline phosphate 25 units/Liter
This occurs when the pancreas starts to use its digestive enzymes before they reach the intestines.
Pancreatitis
List the enzymes that assist with digestion in the pancreas:
• Lipase(fat)
• Amylase(carb)
•Trypsin(protein)
What is the target range for Annalise?
100-300
Target range for Bicarbonate?
19-25
What does Bicarbonate do in the body? Maintain healthy pH levels.
Left upper quadrant, pain, mid epigastric, pain, and or pain, radiating to the back that is sharp like a knife, severe in nature, and constant or signs of what disorder?
Pancreatitis
This is often associated with cholelithiasis, auto immune, pancreatitis, idiopathic pancreatitis, Or hereditary pancreatitis. This is associated with alcohol use in a constant calcifying of the pancreas:
Chronic Progressive Pancreatitis
List expected findings for pancreatitis:
• Fetal positioning
• N/V
• Hypocalcemia
• Ascites
• Paralytic ileus
List metabolic risk factors of pancreatitis:
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypercalcemia
• Hyperparathyroidism
Another medical term for Ecchymosis of the flank
Grey Turners Spots
Laboratory findings for someone with pancreatitis
Increase in blood amylase and lipase, Increase in bilirubin, increased glucose, increased WBC, Decreased platelets, decreased calcium and magnesium
Breakdown of the pancreas causes the girl to be
Soapy
Another term for Periumbilical discoloration
Cullins sign
What is the best Diagnostic test for Pancreatitis?
CT w/Contrast
List complications of acute pancreatitis:
• Pseudocyst
• Abscess
List a ppi and it’s action
Omeprazole-Decreases gastric acid secretions
List, an H2 receptor antagonist and its action
Cimetidine- Decreases gastric excretions
List an antibiotic that is common for pancreatitis
Imipenem
What is a therapeutic treatment that is used if pancreatitis is caused by a gallstone?
An ERCP is Done to create an opening in the sphincter of Oddi.
A complication of hypovolemia
3rd spacing Up to 6 L of fluid can be lost in the retroperitoneal space
List complications of older adults that can cause pneumonia with pancreatitis:
Left lung effusion and atelectasis
A nurse is reviewing the admission laboratory results of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
• Decreased blood lipase level
• Decrease blood amylase level
• Increased blood calcium level
• Increased blood glucose level*
A nurse is preparing to administer pancrelipase to a client who has pancreatitis. Which of the following action should the nurse take?
• Instruct the client to chew the medication before swallowing
• Offer a glass of water following medication administration*
• Administer the medication 30 minutes before meals
• Sprinkle the continents on peanut butter glass of water
A nurse is completing an admission assessment of a client who has pancreatitis which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
• Pain in RUQ radiating to right shoulder
• Report of pain being worse when sitting upright
• Pain relieved with defecating
• Epigastric pain radiating to the left shoulder*
A nurse is assessing a client who has pancreatitis which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of pancreatitis?
• Generalized cyanosis
• Hyperactive bowel sounds
• Gray blue discoloration of the skin around the umbilicus*
• Wheezing in the lower lung fields see
A nurse is completing nutrition, teaching for a client who has pancreatitis, which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? SATA
• I plan to eat small, frequent meals
• I will eat easy to digest foods with limited spice*
• I will use skim milk when cooking*
• I plan to drink regular Cola
• I will limit alcohol intake to 2 drinks per day
Three types of ulcers
Gastric, duodenal, esophageal
What is the types of stress ulcers?
Curling’s ulcers with your caused from severe burns
Cushing’s ulcers which are caused by head injuries
Common causes of PUD in kids
Alcohol, smoking, NSAIDs, H. pylori, and anxiety or stress
Adult knowing mid epigastric pain that occurs after eating or clinical characteristics of:
Gastric ulcers
This bacteria grows in the stomach and converts urea to carbon dioxide
H. pylori
List, noninvasive and invasive test for PUD
Breath urea test, Stool, antigen, serological, endoscopy, and biopsy
This test can be done after the insertion of an NG tube to test HCL acid
Gastric analysis
This test is used for patients that cannot undergo endoscopy and can diagnose gastric outlet obstruction
Barium contrast study
This blood test assesses for anemia
CBC or white blood count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit
This blood test can determine the pancreatic function win duodenal ulcer penetration of the pancreas is suspected
Serum amylase
What would be the plan of care for patient with PUD?
Stop the use of aspirin/NSAIDs for 4 to 6 weeks, smoking, cessation, dietary modification. Inform the patient it could take 3 to 6 days for the pain to subside, complete healing to take 3 to 9 weeks, follow up treatment in 3 to 6 months.
List drug therapy for H. Pylori
Antibiotics such as Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin, Proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole, And bismuth salts such as Pepto-Bismol
Describe Carafate
It’s a cytoprotective drug, it creates a sucrose barrier, needs to be taken one hour before a meal on an empty stomach, It is a short term treatment for ulcers
This synthetic prostaglandin is specifically used to prevent ulcers in the stomach due to NSAIDS.
Misoprostol
*Cannot be given to pregnant patients
This medication is used in chronic ulcer patients. I have persistent pain and an over secretion of stomach acid.
Tricyclic antidepressants
Six small meals a day are recommended during the symptomatic phase of what disorder
PUD