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GRCC PN132 test1
GRCC PN132 Irritable bowel syndrome
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| IBS | motility disorder characterized by alternating periods of constipation and diarrhea. |
| What regulates the motor and sensory function of the bowel that is altered in IBS | Central Nervous system |
| Abdominal pain and tenderness | Often in right lower quadrant. |
| intermittent and colicky or dull and continous pain | abd pain and tenderness due to IBS |
| May be relieved by defecation. | abd pain and tenderness from IBS |
| Alternating from constipation to diarrhea; stool may contain mucus | manifestations of ibs |
| Ab bloating and flatulence | Manifestations of IBS |
| Possible nausea and vomiting | manifestations of IBS |
| What increases manifestations of IBS? | Stress, but doesn't cause them. |
| Treatment for IBS and help to reduce bowel spasms. | Stress reduction, exercises or counseling. |
| Bulk forming laxatives | May reduce bowel spasm and reestablish a normal pattern of elimination. |
| Antidepressant meds | May help relieve ab pain and spasm. |
| pt with IBS seen in acute care setting | usually is a secondary condition. |