LABS
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
SYMPTOMS
RISK FACTORS
TEACHING
100
Range 12-18
What is the normal range for Hemoglobin?
100
Inflammatory disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract.
What is the definition for Crohn's?
100
Many people have symptoms for years prior to....
How long can you have symptoms before someone is diagnosed?
100
Age 15-35
What is the most common age gap for developing Crohn's?
100
Daily food diary
Name one way to assist with self management for dietary lifestyle?
200
Range 9-11
What is the normal range for Calcium?
200
400,000-600,000 in North America
How many people does Crohn's affect?
200
Crampy abdominal pain, fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, pain with passing stool,persistent watery diarrhea, and unintentional weight loss.
What are the most common symptoms?
200
White ethnicity
Who has the highest risk for developing Crohns?
200
Because pushing your body when it is weak can be a cause of flare-ups
Why should you listen to your body when you are diagnosed with Crohn's?
300
Range 150,000-400,000
What is the normal range for platelet count?
300
Inflammatory bowel disease
How is Crohn's classified?
300
Growth failure
What is common in children with Crohn's?
300
Family history of Crohn's
You are at higher risk for developing Crohn's if you have ....?
300
Because it can relieve fear and others can give you tips on how to control diet and symptoms.
Why is it helpful to seek support groups?
400
Range 5-25
What is the normal range for BUN?
400
Controlling symptoms, maintaining remission, and preventing relapse.
Since there is no known cure for Crohn's you are restricted to what?
400
Chronic flare-ups and remission
What problems can occur while maintaing symtpoms?
400
Cigarette smoking
What is the most important controllable risk factor?
400
It can cause weakness and lethargy leading to diarrhea and dehydration.
What can stress cause?
500
Range 3.5-5.0
What is the normal range for potassium?
500
Burrill Bernard Crohn
Who is Crohn's named after?
500
Malabsorption of carbohydrates or lipids
What can further exacerbate weight loss?
500
Age, Ethnicity, Family History, Cigarette Smoking
What are the 4 risk factors with Crohn's?
500
To manage symptoms, medications, and lifestyle changes.
Why is it important to continue regular check-ups with physician?
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