Medications
When would a patient be prescribed mesalamine?
Crohns Disease
What labs would you monitor in thrombocytopenia?
Platelet count
the difference between Crohn's and UC
amount of bowel movements
foods high in iron
iron fortified breads
spinach
nuts
beans
cobblestone appearance on colonoscopy
Crohns Disease
When would a patient take sucralfate?
PUD- 1 hour before meals
Labs to monitor in PUD?
CBC
When does PICA occur?
IDA
foods high in B12
meats, fish, eggs
Interventions after EGD
NPO until gag returns
Class of medications for GERD?
Proton Pump inhibitors
Elevated labs in UC
WBC, CRP
Which anemia has neurological effects?
B12 anemia
foods high in folate
grains, cereals, legumes
Barium swallow interventions
Push fluids, laxatives to remove leftover barium
What helps with absorption of iron?
Orange juice
WBC increased or decreased in diverticulitis?
Increased
initial diet for pts who come in with UC, crohns, diverticulitis?
NPO
Diet to follow for UC
High calorie, high protein
pH monitoring test for GERD
Esophageal pH monitoring
medication class for diverticulitis flare?
Antibiotics
Decreased labs in UC
Electrolytes (K, Na, mag)
hoarseness, night time coughing and heartburn are present in what disease?
GERD
diet tips for GERD
no eating before bed, avoid spicy foods, avoid citrus
Bacteria found in PUD
H-pylori