Diseases And Disorders Of The Gastrointestinal Tract

Course overview

Diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal system affect millions of individuals each year. This course reviews many common gastrointestinal problems and presents patient assessments, current treatments, and best practices for nursing care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Review the anatomy of the gastrointestinal system. Describe diseases of the oral cavity. Identify treatment of diseases of the oral cavity. Explain the types of disorders and diseases affecting the esophagus. Evaluate treatment initiatives for disorders and diseases affecting the esophagus. Identify pathophysiology of gastric diseases and disorders. Evaluate treatment initiatives for gastric diseases and disorders. Explain the pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease. Describe treatment measures for peptic ulcer disease. Differentiate between ulcerative colitis and Crohn¿s disease. Describe the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease. Explain treatment initiatives for inflammatory bowel disease. Discuss the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer. Discuss the signs and symptoms of anal cancer. Describe the effects of Celiac disease. Explain the pathophysiology of diverticular disease. Differentiate among treatments for diverticular disease. Define intussusception. Identify treatment initiatives for intussusception. Explain the pathophysiology of intestinal obstruction. Evaluate treatment initiatives for intestinal obstruction. Identify the pathophysiology of inguinal hernia. Discuss treatment for volvulus. Explain the pathophysiology of rectal prolapse. Describe treatment initiatives for hemorrhoids. Describe the signs and symptoms of intestinal polyps. Explain the etiology of proctitis. Describe the signs and symptoms of anorectal abscess and fistula.