Evaluation of Individual Learning Objectives

Digestive Diseases

 

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To assess the effectiveness of the course material, we ask that you evaluate your achievement of each learning objective on a scale of A to D (A=excellent, B=good, C=fair, D=unsatisfactory). Please indicate your responses next to each learning objective and submit it as part of the course assignment.

 

Chapter 1. Basics
  1. Distinguish facts from fallacies about digestive diseases.

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  1. Explain how the digestive system works.

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  1. Describe how various nutrients from the diet are absorbed during the digestive system.

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Chapter 2. Foodborne Illness
  1. Identify measures that should be taken to prevent harmful bacteria from growing in food.

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  1. List common sources of foodborne illness.

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  1. List the symptoms and causes of viral gastroenteritis.

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Chapter 3. Common Digestive Problems
  1. Define constipation.

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  1. Describe lactose intolerance, its diagnosis, and its treatment.

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  1. List common causes of bleeding in the digestive tract.

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10.  Explain what causes gas in the digestive tract.

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11.  Identify foods that cause gas.

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12.  Identify various causes of fecal incontinence.

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13.  Describe fecal incontinence in children.

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14.  Identify three categories of agents that cause infectious diarrhea.

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Chapter 4. Miscellaneous Disorders

15.  Describe the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis.

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16.  Describe the functions of the biliary system.

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17.  Identify factors that contribute to the development of gallstones.

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18.  Describe the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of gallstones.

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19.  Describe diverticulosis and diverticulitis and resulting complications.

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20.  Explain Wilson’s disease.

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21.  Describe the signs and symptoms of gastroparesis, provide its diagnosis, and prescribe its various treatments.

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22.  Describe pancreatitis, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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23.   Describe the cyclic vomiting syndrome, its triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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24.  Explain Hirschsprung’s disease and treatment for it.

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Chapter 5. Hepatitis

25.  Describe various types of hepatitis, their mode of transmission, prevention and treatment.

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26.  Describe autoimmune hepatitis, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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27.  Describe the risk factors and modes of transmission of hepatitis C.

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28.  Describe the causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis and treatment of cirrhosis of the liver.

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29.  Describe the causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis and treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

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Chapter 6. Diagnostic Tests

30.  Explain colonoscopy procedure to a patient.

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31.  Discuss advantages and disadvantages of virtual colonoscopy against conventional colonoscopy.

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32.  Explain flexible sigmoidoscopy to a patient.

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Chapter 7. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

33.  List various medications that are available to relieve the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

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Chapter 8. Barrett’s Esophagus

34.  Describe the normal functions of the esophagus.

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Chapter 9. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

35.  Explain ulcerative colitis and list its symptoms.

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36.  Describe the treatment for ulcerative colitis.

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37.  Describe the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for Crohn’s disease.

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Chapter 10. Celiac Disease

38.  List symptoms of celiac disease.

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39.  Identify foods recommended and foods to omit for patients with celiac disease.

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40.  Describe the complications of celiac disease.

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Chapter 11. Ostomy

41.  Answer frequently asked questions about ostomy.

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42.  Define various ostomy terms.

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43.  Explain various types of pouching systems.

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44.  Discuss with the patient psychological issues associated with ostomy and explain how to get used to ostomy.

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45.  Discuss sexual issues after ostomy.

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46.  Discuss various ostomy products, supplies and common problems.

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Chapter 12. Hemochromatosis

47.   Describe the causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for hemochromatosis.

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48.  Provide an overview of phlebotomy to a patient.

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49.  Explain the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and liver biopsy procedures to a patient.

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Chapter 13. Peptic Ulcer

50.  List symptoms of peptic ulcer.

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51.  Describe the treatment for H. pylori peptic ulcer.

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Chapter 14. Cancers of the Digestive System

52.  Explain the cancer process.

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53.  Identify risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing esophageal cancer.

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54.  Describe the three exams that may provide a diagnosis of stomach cancer.

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55.  Describe various methods of treating stomach cancer.

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56.  Identify causes of stomach cancer.

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57.  Provide an overview of the cancer of the colon and rectum.

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58.  Identify risk factors for colorectal cancer.

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59.  Describe symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and treatment of colorectal cancer.

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60.  Point out advantages and disadvantages of various tests for detecting colorectal cancer.

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Chapter 15. Rare Diseases

61.  Describe Whipple’s disease and its treatment.

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62.  Describe Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome and its treatment.

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63.  Describe porphyria, its symptoms, and its diagnosis.

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64.  Explain portal hypertension and discuss various treatment options.

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Chapter 16. Digestive Diseases and Nutrition: Questions and Answers

65.  Answer frequently asked questions about digestive diseases and nutrition.

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66.  Discuss the effect of fiber in reducing the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and LDL cholesterol in blood.

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67.  Provide dietary advice to patients who have had pelvic pouch surgery.

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