Hondros nurs 212 exam 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) - syndrome that can be reversed IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) - autoimmune disease like crohns and UC Where is Crohn's disease located? - anywhere in the GI tract. segmental Where is ulcerative colitis found? - in the colon only. affects mucosal layer Crohn's disease symptoms - diarrhea, abd cramping, wt loss, decreased absorption, rectal bleeding meds contraindicated with crohns - NSAIDs and contraceptives ulcerative colitis symptoms - bloody diarrhea,...

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) - syndrome that can be reversed IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) - autoimmune disease like crohns and UC Where is Crohn's disease located? - anywhere in the GI tract. segmental Where is ulcerative colitis found? - in the colon only. affects mucosal layer Crohn's disease symptoms - diarrhea, abd cramping, wt loss, decreased absorption, rectal bleeding meds contraindicated with crohns - NSAIDs and contraceptives ulcerative colitis symptoms - bloody diarr...