Patho Final Exam Flashcards by Holly Briskey | Brainscape

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Characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis…

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Abscess formation

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Characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis…

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Bloody Diarrhea

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Characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis…

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Rectal Bleeding

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Characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis…

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Mucosal Layer Involvement

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Characteristic of Crohn’s Disease…

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Abscess Formation

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Characteristic of Crohn’s Disease…

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Bloody Diarrhea

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Characteristic of Crohn’s Disease…

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Fistula Formation

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Characteristic of Crohn’s Disease…

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Mucosal Layer Involvement

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Characteristic of Crohn’s Disease…

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Transmural Involvement…

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_______ ulcers usually cause pain when the stomach is empty or shortly after eating

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Gastric

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________ ulcers cause pain 2-3 hours after eating

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Duodenal

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What causes dysphagia? (3 things)

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altered neuromuscular ability to coordinate movement of material to the esophagus
impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter
decreased peristalsis of the distal portion of the esophagus

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What is a risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux?

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hiatal hernia

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H. pylori infection has been implicated in what 3 disorders?

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chronic gastritis
gastric cancer
peptic ulcer disease

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What is a common manifestation of peptic ulcer disease?

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burning epigastric pain

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A patient with peptic ulcer disease should be encouraged to avoid…?

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aspirin and NSAIDs

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The primary life-threatening complication of appendicitis is..?

A

peritonitis

Q

What does not cause mechanical bowel obstruction?

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narcotic analgesic administration

Q

What is a warning sign of colon cancer?

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blood in the stool

Q

Constipation is define as fewer than _____ stools per week

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three