What This Document Is
This study guide supports students in NUR 339: Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics II at Illinois State University, specifically in preparation for the second exam. It outlines key concepts related to gastrointestinal disorders, relevant pharmacology, and associated conditions. It’s designed as a focused review, not a comprehensive textbook replacement.
Why This Document Matters
This guide is essential for nursing students needing to consolidate their understanding of complex GI pathophysiology and the medications used to manage related illnesses. It’s most valuable during exam review, helping students identify knowledge gaps and prioritize study areas. The guide bridges the gap between lectures, textbook readings, and clinical application by focusing on what the instructor emphasizes.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is a *preview* of exam content. It does not provide in-depth explanations of underlying physiological processes or detailed treatment protocols. It also doesn’t replace the need to engage with assigned readings (ATI Pharm text Chapters 19-21 & 24) or lecture materials. The included student feedback highlights potential discrepancies between emphasized topics and exam focus, requiring students to study broadly.
What This Document Provides
This study guide includes:
* An overview of the role of different sections of the GI tract in digestion and absorption.
* Key information on the gastric mucosal barrier and acid production.
* Details on the functions of the pancreas, gallbladder, and liver in digestion.
* A review of the pathophysiology of nausea and vomiting.
* Coverage of GERD, PUD, IBS, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, and Appendicitis.
* A list of medications to know – including H2 receptor blockers, PPIs, antiemetics, prokinetic agents, antidiarrheals, laxatives, and diuretics – with required knowledge of actions, adverse effects, contraindications, and routes of administration.
* Information on intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis, cholelithiasis/cholecystitis, and viral hepatitis.
* Dosage calculation preparation (3 questions on the exam).
* Review questions (8 total).
This preview *does not* include the answers to the review questions, detailed explanations of the conditions, or comprehensive pharmacology details. It also doesn’t include the specific medications mentioned as being unexpectedly on the exam (loraxin).
