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?

<p>Abdominal X-ray (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of bowel obstruction?

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

What is a diagnostic method for GI bleeding?

<p>Endoscopy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a therapeutic measure for GI bleeding?

<p>IV fluids for hydration npo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary cause of chronic constipation?

<p>Decreased intake of dietary fiber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mild Tylenol and antibiotics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of diverticulitis?

<p>Cramping, constipation, no sysmotoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a nonmechanical cause of intestinal obstructions?

<p>Inflammation, scar tissue, surgery tinkling sounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of small bowel obstruction?

<p>Fecal matter in emesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of constipation?

<p>Intestinal rumbling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can prolonged constipation lead to?

<p>Ulcers from pressure onto the colon mucosa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for constipation?

<p>Decreased fiber/fluid intake (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The musculature in the rectum becomes insensitive to stool present, obstipation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can chronic laxative use lead to?

<p>Complications such as impaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the complications of constipation?

<p>Straining can lead to increased pressure and rupture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best therapeutic measure for constipation?

<p>Prevention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does obstipation refer to?

<p>Prolonged constipation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can decreased fiber/fluid intake lead to?

<p>Constipation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of holding stool for longer periods?

<p>More water is absorbed, leading to hard/dry stools (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of impaction?

<p>Stool unable to pass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can conscious retention of feces lead to?

<p>Chronic constipation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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