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Module 4: Pathophysiology of Gastrointestinal System Diseases


This module covers material found in McCance & Huether, Chapters 38-40. You will find it helpful to have read the referenced text material prior to beginning the learning activities.

Module Objectives:

  1. Differentiate between the disease processes resulting from altered gastrointestinal function.
  2. Contrast the pathophysiology of diseases resulting from altered gastrointestinal accessory organ dysfunction.
  3. Evaluate case study data to determine the cellular pathophysiology of selected diseases.

 

Web Resources/Study Guide

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Learning Activities

gi.gif (8273 bytes)Differentiate between the disease processes resulting from altered gastrointestinal function. Intestinal Obstructions

Ulcer Disease

Inflammatory GI Diseases

Disorders of Nutrition

Pediatric Disorders

gi.gif (8273 bytes)Contrast the pathophysiology of diseases resulting from altered gastrointestinal accessory organ dysfunction. Inflammatory Diseases

Complications of Liver Disease

gi.gif (8273 bytes)Evaluate case study data to determine the cellular pathophysiology of selected diseases. Gastrointestinal Case Studies