Tx of ibs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Tx of IBS - correct answer Best initial therapy: *Fiber* If fiber fails: Antispasmodic/anticholinergic agents. First line: 1. Dicyclomine 2. Hyoscyamine Secondline: 1. TCA's (amitriptyline) CCS, What test should you order for IBS? - correct answer 1. Stool: stool guiac, leukocytes, cultures, ova & parasites. 2. Colonoscopy 3. Abdominal CT scan Umbilical hernia in newborns is associated with? - correct answer Congenital hypothyroidism Screen with TSH (you should scree...

Tx of IBS - correct answer Best initial therapy: *Fiber* Antispasmodic/Anticholingergics: dicyclomine, Hyoscyamine Second line- TCAs (amitryptiline) CCS, What test should you order for IBS? - correct answer 1. Stool: stool guiac, leukocytes, cultures, ova & parasites. 2. Colonoscopy 3. Abdominal CT scan Umbilical hernia in newborns is associated with? - correct answer Congenital hypothyroidism Screen with TSH (you should screen for TSH anyway) What three metabolic conditions...

Pathophysiology 2 Final Exam Study Guide Questions with Complete Solutions 2024/2025 G.E.R.D tx - Correct Answer diet, pressure reduction, BH changes hiatal hernia - Correct Answer is a defect in the diaphragm. Risk increase with age, and women are more prone to it than men sliding hernia - Correct Answer (most common) portion of the stomach and esophagus slip up into thorax. Para esophageal hernia - Correct Answer (rolling) part of greater curvature of a stomach rolls through the diap...

PC 707 Module 3 Exam - Questions and Answers What is traveler's diarrhea? -bacterial or parasitic -usually lasts 2-3 days -self limiting usually -only treat if severely ill, high fever, or lasts >7 days What treatment options are available for travelers diarrhea? -if bacterial--first line is now a macrolide (azthromycin)* -if salmonella, giardia, E. histolyic--Flagyl could be used (no alcohol with use)* Should you treat every person with travelers diarrhea? -there is faster relief with ant...

PRITE 2015 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS The National Institute of Mental Health NIMH was founded during a period of optimism following which historical event? - Answer- Treatment of Soldiers during World War II 30 yo pt on clozapine presents to ER with dyspnea, orthostatic hypotension and tachycardia. Normal CBC except for eosinophilia and EKG with non-specific T -wave changes. Test most likely helpful in acute management? - Answer- Troponins Hypnosis has the best evidence of ...

Tx of IBS - Answer-Best initial therapy: *Fiber* If fiber fails: Antispasmodic/anticholinergic agents. First line: 1. Dicyclomine 2. Hyoscyamine Secondline: 1. TCA's (amitriptyline) CCS, What test should you order for IBS? - Answer-1. Stool: stool guiac, leukocytes, cultures, ova & parasites. 2. Colonoscopy 3. Abdominal CT scan Umbilical hernia in newborns is associated with? - Answer-Congenital hypothyroidism Screen with TSH (you should screen for TSH anyway) What thre...

A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking C. Table sugar may be added to cereals D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2 DM. Which of th...

What is a pericardial friction rub? - often heard over the sternal border. The inflammation causes a grating, scraping or leather-rubbing sound Is pericarditis more common in adults or children? - Adults What positions aggravate pericarditis? - lying flat on the left side, coughing and deep inspiration How is pericardial pain relieved? - NSAIDs because this type of pain is not related to ischemia How to characterize a HTN crisis? - An uncontrolled rise in BP with end organ damage. Di...

USMLE STEP 3 REVIEW EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Tx of IBS - correct answer Best initial therapy: *Fiber* If fiber fails: Antispasmodic/anticholinergic agents. First line: 1. Dicyclomine 2. Hyoscyamine Secondline: 1. TCA's (amitriptyline) CCS, What test should you order for IBS? - correct answer 1. Stool: stool guiac, leukocytes, cultures, ova & parasites. 2. Colonoscopy 3. Abdominal CT scan Umbilical hernia in newborns is associated with? - correct answer Congenit...

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