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REAL MED SURGE EXAM 3 GI QUESTIONS AND100% CORRECT ANSWERS Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) NG tubes is used? what relieves gerd ? what indicates perforation?

Adult Health Module 3 Exam - Questions and Answers A client has a suspected peptic ulcer in the duodenum. What should the nurse expect the client to report when describing the pain associated with this disease? An ache radiating to the left side An intermittent colicky flank pain A gnawing sensation often caused by H. pylori A generalized abdominal pain intensified by moving A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client with a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Wha...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

CV pathologies arent the only cause of chest pain. Which 5 other causes could be causing Mr. Edgar's discomfort? - Answer Aortic dissection Pericarditis GERD carotid dissection esophageal spasm What can you do to differentiate between cardiac and noncardiac chest pain? - Answer Ask patient to describe and quantify the pain. (its important to both quantify (rate 1-10) and qualify (describe type of pain) pain with each episode of pain) How to patients usually describe cardiac pain? ...

Antacids - -Act to neutralize or reduce the acidity of the gastric contents -increase gastric pH -Relieves symptoms but does NOT promote healing -Antacids interfere with other medications Histamine H2-receptor antagonists - -Reduce gastric acid secretion by blocking the action of histamine at the H2 receptors in the stomach, thereby displacing histamine from receptor binding sites -This Inhibits gastric acid secretion and they become rapidly absorbed -Creates a more alkaline environment ...

ADR for Macrodantin? - correct answer GI Upset, turns urine rust yellow brown What Drug Classification is Senokot and Dulcolax? - correct answer Laxative/Cathartic Action/Use for Senokot and Dulcolax? - correct answer Treat Constipation ADR for all laxatives/cathartics? - correct answer Diarrhea Abdominal Cramping What drug classification is MOM? - correct answer Saline Laxative What classi...

  NCLEX Prep II Gastrointestinal Medications Exam (Latest Update) Questions and Answers with Rationales (GRADED A) The nurse is administering senna to an older client. What is the expected result of this medication? 1. It increases peristalsis. 2. It lines the wall of the bowel. 3. It adds fiber and bulk to the stool. 4. It stimulates the vagus nerve to improve bowel tone. It increases peristalsis. Rationale:Senna works by altering the transport of water and electrol...

Emesis - Answer See "vomitus" Heartburn - Answer A burning sensation in the chest or throat Hyperglycemia - Answer High sugar in the blood Hypoglycemia - Answer Low sugar in the blood Jaundice - Answer Yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes Vomitus - Answer Food and fluids expelled from the stomach through the mouth; emesis BMs - Answer Bowel Movements GERD - Answer Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease GI - Answer Gastro-Intestinal HBV - Answer Hepatitis B Vir...

Pathophysiology Exam 3: ALL GI Practice Questions and Answers 2023 What physiologically occurs with vomiting? Immediately before the act of vomiting, activation of the parasympathetic nervous system causes increased salivation, increased gastric motility, and relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Which laboratory findings should the nurse expect in the patient with persistent vomiting? increased pH, decrease potassium, increased hematocrit A patient who has been vomiting...

-Chemo Side Effects o Nausea/vomiting (24-48 hr, can be delayed up to 1 week) Meningitis first step o Antibiotics - penicillin (ampicillin) AND cephalosporin o Corticosteroids Multiple sclerosis and urinary retention o Sensation of void heeded immediately (bed pan/urinal @ bedside) o Voiding schedule (start 1/5-2hr then extend) o Drink specific amt every 2 hour; urinate 30 min after w/ timer o Self-catherization Acute renal failure priority o Maintain fluids o Avoid...