chapter 34 problems with lower gi

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What is a primary cause of chronic diarrhea?

Use of laxatives

Ingestion of infectious agents (correct)

Food intolerance

High-fiber diet

What is a common therapeutic measure for diarrhea?

Laxative abuse

Probiotics (correct)

Use of enemas

High-fat diet

What is a risk factor for diverticulosis and diverticulitis?

Vegetarian diet

High fluid intake

Regular exercise

Low-fiber diet (correct)

What is a diagnostic method for intestinal obstructions?

Abdominal X-ray Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of bowel obstruction?

Nausea and vomiting Fecal matter in emesis Distention • Abdominal pain • Blood/Mucus from rectum • Stool and flatus cease • Fluid/electrolyte imbalances Signup and view all the answers

What is a diagnostic method for GI bleeding?

Endoscopy Signup and view all the answers

What is a therapeutic measure for GI bleeding?

IV fluids for hydration npo Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary cause of chronic constipation?

Decreased intake of dietary fiber Signup and view all the answers

What is a common medication for pain control during flares of diverticulitis?

Mild Tylenol and antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of diverticulitis?

Cramping, constipation, no sysmotoms Signup and view all the answers

What is a nonmechanical cause of intestinal obstructions?

Inflammation, scar tissue, surgery tinkling sounds Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of small bowel obstruction?

Fecal matter in emesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of constipation?

Intestinal rumbling Signup and view all the answers

What can prolonged constipation lead to?

Ulcers from pressure onto the colon mucosa Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for constipation?

Decreased fiber/fluid intake Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of ignoring the urge to pass stool?

The musculature in the rectum becomes insensitive to stool present, obstipation Signup and view all the answers

What can chronic laxative use lead to?

Complications such as impaction Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the complications of constipation?

Straining can lead to increased pressure and rupture Signup and view all the answers

What is the best therapeutic measure for constipation?

Prevention Signup and view all the answers

What does obstipation refer to?

Prolonged constipation Signup and view all the answers

What can decreased fiber/fluid intake lead to?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of holding stool for longer periods?

More water is absorbed, leading to hard/dry stools Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of impaction?

Stool unable to pass Signup and view all the answers

What can conscious retention of feces lead to?

Chronic constipation Signup and view all the answers