Gastric ulcers - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How do H₂ Blockers (Cimetidine, Rantidine) help w/ gastric ulcers? Prevents binding of histamine to receptor; decreases acid secretion Diverticulosis Presence of diverticula (mucosal sacs in intestinal wall) rx: High fiber diet Diverticulitis When diverticula become inflamed rx: Clear liquids (Low residue diet or elemental), gradual return to high fiber Describe how to tell if someone has lactose intolerance using the lactose tolerance test If lactose intolerant - bl...

NUR 212 finals Test Questions and Correct Answers Crohns S/S - ANSWER -Ulcers in mouth (whole GI tract) -anal fissures -found in scattered patches -bowl obstruction D/T Stricture -ABD pain RLQ -surgery not recommended TPN (total parenteral nutrition) - ANSWER Provides bowel rest Gastric bypass discharge teaching - ANSWER -small frequent meals -no water with food BMI extreme obesity - ANSWER > 40% BMI Obese - ANSWER ...

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - Answer- Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - Answer- Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain - Answer- Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. - Answer- Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be further categorized as erosive or nonerosive - ...

Final Exam: NSG 124/ NSG124 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: 4 types of Laxatives include: Answer: - bulk forming - surfactant - stimulant - osmotic Q: Bulk forming laxatives Answer: - type of laxative that swells in water to form a viscous solution - softens fecal mass - works similar to dietary fiber - must be taken with a full glass of water - Ex: psyllium (Metamucil) Q: S...

Exam 1: NSG 124 / NSG124 (NEW 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Graded A - Herzing Q: 4 drugs used to treat spasticity Answer: Baclofen (Lioresal) Diazepam (Valium) Dantrolene (Dantrium) Tizanidine (Zanaflex) Q: Drug class: pure opioid agonist Specific drug: morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl, methadone Answer: - name drug class and specific drug example - medication given IV - patients should not drive, operate heavy machinery, or sign...

MCCQE Study Set Questions And Answers With Verified Study Solutions What conditions should be considered in an adult presenting with an upper GI bleed? ANS 1. Peptic ulcer disease: Duodenal ulcers or Gastric ulcers 2. Varices 3. Mallory-weiss tears 4. Gastritis/esophagitis 5. Archenteric fistula 6. Malignancy 7. Angiodysplasia What factors should be considered in the triage of upper GI bleeding? ANS 1. Hemodynamic stability: pulse, SBP 2. Hemoglobin level 3. BUN:Creatinine ratio

Antacid families - - Aluminum compounds - Magnesium compounds - Calcium compounds - Sodium compounds Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) - - Formulated with atropine to discourage abuse - Opioid used only for diarrhea - High doses can elicit typical morphine-like subjective responses Do antacids alter systemic pH? - Except for sodium bicarbonate, *antacids do not alter systemic pH* Evaluation of therapy - - Monitor for relief of pain - Radiologic or endoscopic examination of ulcer site - H. pylor...

MN 566 Final Exam Question 1 (2 points) Saved The clinician is assessing a patient complaining of hearing loss. The clinician places a tuning fork over the patient’s mastoid process, and wh en the sound fades away, the fork is placed without restriking it over the external auditory meatus. The patient is asked to let the clinician know when the sound fades away. This is an example of which type of test? Question 1 options: a) Weber test b) Schwabach test d) Auditory brainstem response (ABR) te...

Question: CO1 Nausea is difficult to discern in a young child. What question should the clinician ask to determine if a child has nausea? Question: CO6 A 52-year-old female is … of having a gastric ulcer and will undergo an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). She is concerned because she heard that gastric ulcers can be malignant. How should the clinician respond? Question: CO6 A 72-year-old male patient presents to the clinic for his annual physical. He states that he is worried because he only...

Final Exam: NR324/ NR 324 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Q: Tums/Antacids Neutralize pH Q: H2 receptor blockers Answer: Pepcid Decreases acid production Q: PPIs Answer: Blocks proton pumps to block acid Stronger than H2 receptor blocker Q: GERD education Answer: Avoid triggers Eat small frequent meals and not before bed Untreated can lead to permanent ...