Characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis…
Abscess formation
Characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis…
Bloody Diarrhea
Characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis…
Rectal Bleeding
Characteristic of Ulcerative Colitis…
Mucosal Layer Involvement
Characteristic of Crohn’s Disease…
Abscess Formation
Characteristic of Crohn’s Disease…
Bloody Diarrhea
Characteristic of Crohn’s Disease…
Fistula Formation
Characteristic of Crohn’s Disease…
Mucosal Layer Involvement
Characteristic of Crohn’s Disease…
Transmural Involvement…
_______ ulcers usually cause pain when the stomach is empty or shortly after eating
Gastric
________ ulcers cause pain 2-3 hours after eating
Duodenal
What causes dysphagia? (3 things)
- altered neuromuscular ability to coordinate movement of material to the esophagus
- impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter
- decreased peristalsis of the distal portion of the esophagus
What is a risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux?
hiatal hernia
H. pylori infection has been implicated in what 3 disorders?
- chronic gastritis
- gastric cancer
- peptic ulcer disease
What is a common manifestation of peptic ulcer disease?
burning epigastric pain
A patient with peptic ulcer disease should be encouraged to avoid…?
aspirin and NSAIDs
The primary life-threatening complication of appendicitis is..?
peritonitis
What does not cause mechanical bowel obstruction?
narcotic analgesic administration
What is a warning sign of colon cancer?
blood in the stool
Constipation is define as fewer than _____ stools per week
three
