Cmn 568 Unit 4 Exam Questions And Answers

Causes of ABD by location: Epigastric {Ans: MI, PUD, biliary disease, Pancreatitis (towards left side)}Brand name of osmotic laxative {Ans: MIRALAX}GERD - Symptoms {Ans: Burning chest pain and regurgitation are common. Non-GI symptoms - asthma, chronic cough, laryngitis, sore throat or non-cardiac chest pain and sleep disturbances. "Alarm" symptoms - age >55 (new onset), anemia, melena or hemotemesis, dysphagia, significant weight loss or difficult/painful swallowing.}Pancreatitis - Symptoms {Ans: Abrupt onset of severe epigastric pain that may radiate to the back. Nausea, vomiting, sweating, and anxiety Pain is increased with movement or lying supine and patient prefers to sit up and lean forward.}Most common cause of antibiotic associated colitis {Ans: C DIFFICILE}Urinary stone disease- patients {Ans: Exceeded in frequency as a urinary tract disorder by infections and prostatic disease White men more frequently affected}Pain on palpation of the RUQ {Ans: MURPHY'S SIGN}Functional Incontinence {Ans: Inability or willingness to toilet because of physical, cognitive, psychological, or environmental factors. Common in hospital and nursing home patients.}Intussusception {Ans: Most common cause of intestinal obstruction in the first 2 years of life Presents as a thriving infant aged 3-12 months with paroxsymal, colicky pain, draws up