Uc and crohn s - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The 50 year old patient c/o heartburn, typically 30 minutes after meals when he reclines on his couch, in the absence of 'alarm' symptoms, what should be the initial treatment? a. PPI for 4-8 weeks b. H2 antagonist for 4-8 weeks c. Refer to GI for upper endoscopy d. Antacids prn for heartburn a. PPI for 4-8 weeks Abd Pain PPT Standard triple therapy of H. pylori-associated PUD includes all EXCEPT: a. PPI po BID b. Clarithromycin 500 mg po BID c. Amoxicillin 1 gm po BID d. Bism...

D116 Advanced Pharmacology GI IBS, UC and Crohn s Answers 2023.

The nurse notices yellowing at the corners of the sclera in the African-American client admitted for hepatitis. What does the nurse do next? A. Palpates the liver B. Checks the oral mucosa C. Examines the client's hair D. Monitors pulse oximetry - B. Checks the oral mucosa The nurse is instructing the client on skin and sun protection. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching? A. "My skin is better protected from the sun because I am dark skinned." ...

Care of Patients with Stomach Disorders Chapter 55, Med Surg 1: Chapter 57 Study guide, NCLEX - Gastrointestinal, GI practice exam, EAQ Ch 58 Care of Patients with Liver Problems Which are pathologic changes associated with acute gastritis? Vascular congestion Severe mucosal damage and ruptured vessels Edema Acute inflammatory cell infiltration Which are possible complications of chronic gastritis? Pernicious anemia Gastric cancer Decreased gastric acid decoration Peptic ulcer disease Which...

A home health nurse is caring for a child who has Lyme disease. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take a. Ensure the state health department has been notified b. Administer antitoxin c. Educate the family to avoid sharing personal belongings d. Assess for skin necrosis - a. Ensure the state health department has been notified A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. (NGN) – Nurses’ notes 0900: The client reports experiencing a l...

Chronic and Acute Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Complaints - answer-Quiz 2: 20 questions, 1/2 points each What is the obdurator sign? - answer- What is the psoas sign? - answer- Choices for laboratory medicine - answer-Rapid strep CBC Electrolytes or CMP UA Hcg Amylase, Lipase H. pylori breath or serum ESR, CRP Stool Studies Stool culture (ctx), WBC, RBC, O&P, Fecal Fat CT, GC, BV, Trich, Candida Additional specialty tests Know anatomy of abdomen to guide your ddx and...

Mesenteric infarction - Patient presents with mid epigastric pain, LUQ radiating to back, mild to very severe pain. Also has associated nausea and vomiting diaphoresis, pain is worse with lying supine. Physical assessment shows diminished bowel sounds and abdominal arteriogram. Urinary stones/kidney stones - Patient presents with a colicky flank pain progressing to constant and severe radiating to the groin in both lower quadrant, patient has associated nausea vomiting fever chills and abdomina...

Pharmacokinetics - The process in which medications move through the body What are the 4 phases of pharmacokinetics? - absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion Absorption - happens with drug movement from the GI tract into the bloodstream. Most meds are taken by mouth. Oral absorption - Takes awhile to get absorbed because it has to go through the GI system Usually takes 2-4 hours •Enteric coated aspirin - hard on stomach can not crush pill •Extended release absorbed in th...

D116 Advanced Pharmacology GI IBS, UC and Crohn s Answers 2023.

D116 Advanced Pharmacology GI IBS, UC and Crohn s Answers 2023.