Megacolon - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR-631 Final Exam Study Guide 2023 (Questions With Complete Solutions Graded A+) fibers arise from nasal olfactory epithelium and form synapses with olfactory bulbs that transmit impulses to temporal lobe Hypoglossal nerve - ANSWER *XII* -stick out tongue -motor fibers to muscles of tongue and sensory impulse from tongue to brain -fibers arise from medulla and exit from skull and extend to tongue trigeminal nerve - ANSWER *V* -sensations of pain, touch, temperature, corneal reflex, clenc...

Ulcerative Colitis appearance on colonoscopy correct answersCrypt abscesses and if toxic megacolon present loss of haustra and blood vessels A 63 year-old woman complains of fatigue, loss of appetite, a sore-red tongue, paresthesias of her feet and hands, and unsteadiness of her gait. Which of the following tests is be used to confirm the patient's suspected diagnosis? A Anti-intrinsic factor antibodies B Antiparietal cell antibodies C Coomb's test D Schilling Test E Serum f...

hat are the 2 conditions under the inflammatory bowel disease umbrella? - ANSWER 1. ulcerative colitis 2. crohn's dz in comparing ulcerative colitis and crohn's dz, which is: -limited to the colon w/ rectum always involved *VS* mouth to anus -transmural *VS* mucosa/submucosa involved -LLQ *VS* RLQ pain -bloody diarrhea *VS* non -complications of perianal dz, strictures, fistulas & granulomas *VS* colon cancer & toxic megacolon -colonoscopy showing "skip lesions" & cobblestoning *VS...

Transplacental transmission of this pathogen can lead to still births or spontaneous abortions in pregnant women and encephalitis in immune compromised individuals. - Toxoplasma gondii Causative agent of African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping sickness) - T. brucei Which statement correctly describes parasitism: - Where one member lives in or on another organism at the expense of the host. Which of these characteristics is *NOT* correct for the protozoan parasites? - pseudopodium ...

1. Reglan contraindicated: Instestinal obstruction 2. Aspirin contraindicated: Reye's Syndrome (Flu/Chick Pox) 3. Elavil/Tricyclic Antidepressant test: EEG (Electroencephlogram) -Abnormal szr electric activity brain 4. Prednisone R/F: Stress Fracture -osteoperosis Expect: wt gain, edema, HTN from Na+ & fluid retention 5. Isotonic solution: NS LR D5W -osmotic pressure equal blood 6. Hypertonic **: D5LR -osmotic pressure greater blood 7. Atropine/Lomotil ulcerative colitis...

CPSS- Centesis Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 What is the indication of a paracentesis? - ANSWERSascites - new onset - therapeutic - diagnostic What are the relative contraindications for a paracentesis? - ANSWERSCoagulopathy Overlying anatomical or infectious abnormalities Distended abdominal organs (i.e. ileus, megacolon) Surgical scars: May have attached bowel T/F: using an US is the standard of care for a paracentesis? - ANSWERSTRUE What is the best approach for...

Paea general surgery eorQuestions with Complete Solutions Rated A+ what are the 2 conditions under the inflammatory bowel disease umbrella? 1. ulcerative colitis 2. crohn's dz in comparing ulcerative colitis and crohn's dz, which is: -limited to the colon w/ rectum always involved *VS* mouth to anus -transmural *VS* mucosa/submucosa involved -LLQ *VS* RLQ pain -bloody diarrhea *VS* non -complications of perianal dz, strictures, fistulas & granulomas *VS* colon cancer & toxic mega...

What is the indication of a paracentesis? CORRECT ANSWER ascites - new onset - therapeutic - diagnostic What are the relative contraindications for a paracentesis? CORRECT ANSWER Coagulopathy Overlying anatomical or infectious abnormalities Distended abdominal organs (i.e. ileus, megacolon) Surgical scars: May have attached bowel T/F: using an US is the standard of care for a paracentesis? CORRECT ANSWER TRUE What is the best approach for a paracentesis? Why? CORRECT ANSWER ...

Of the enviromental factors, which one exacerbates Crohn's but improves ulcerative colitis correct answer: smoking This disease is limited to rectum and terminal ilieum, can result in toxic megacolon, and puts pt at risk for colorectal cancer correct answer: Ulcerative colitis This disease can be located from mouth to anus, can involve perianal area, has mucosal ulcers that extend to submucosal area, is associated with malabsorption and fistulas/strictures correct answer: Crohn's dise...

Exam 2: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Herzing Q: What is an abdominal x-ray used for? Answer: Useful for determining the cause of symptoms. Free air in the peritoneum and bowel dilation or obstruction should be excluded as a source of the presenting symptoms. Q: Ulcerative Colitis Assessment Findings Answer: The stool is positive for blood Laboratory test results reveal low hematocri...