Ulcerative Colitis Overview

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Which disease is characterized by chronic ulceration and inflammation of the intestine and rectum of the colon?

Toxic megacolon

Crohn's Disease

Peritonitis

Ulcerative Colitis (correct)

What is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis?

Joint swelling

Blurred vision

Chest pain

Liquid stools with blood and pus (correct)

Which diagnostic test is typically used for patients with ulcerative colitis?

Colonoscopy with biopsies (correct)

MRI of the brain

Echocardiogram

Urinalysis

What medication is often used as an anti-inflammatory treatment for ulcerative colitis?

Sulfasalazine Signup and view all the answers

Which complication can arise in patients with ulcerative colitis due to chronic inflammation?

Hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative Colitis results in inflammation through all walls of the gastrointestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with Crohn's disease?

Steatorrhea Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

Diverticulitis Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is commonly used for evaluating gastrointestinal inflammation?

Abdominal ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of nursing care for surgical patients with bowel resection?

Monitoring electrolyte levels Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis?

Antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of peritonitis?

Weight loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the liver?

Produce bile and store glycogen Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is commonly associated with liver disease?

Confusion and drowsiness Signup and view all the answers

What is a common diagnostic test for liver function?

MRI of the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended nursing intervention for a patient with liver disease?

Monitor abdominal girth weekly Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy?

Lactulose Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the removal of fluid from the peritoneal cavity?

Paracentesis Signup and view all the answers

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Which disease is characterized by chronic ulceration and inflammation of the intestine and rectum of the colon?

What is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis?

Which diagnostic test is typically used for patients with ulcerative colitis?

What medication is often used as an anti-inflammatory treatment for ulcerative colitis?

Which complication can arise in patients with ulcerative colitis due to chronic inflammation?

What is a key difference between Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis?

Which symptom is commonly associated with Crohn's disease?

What is a common complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

Which diagnostic test is commonly used for evaluating gastrointestinal inflammation?

What is a key aspect of nursing care for surgical patients with bowel resection?

Which medication is commonly used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis?

What is a common symptom of peritonitis?

What is the primary function of the liver?

Which symptom is commonly associated with liver disease?

What is a common diagnostic test for liver function?

What is a recommended nursing intervention for a patient with liver disease?

Which medication is commonly used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy?

What is the term used to describe the removal of fluid from the peritoneal cavity?

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