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WorksheetsGastrointestinal Disorders
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following would not be appropriate in treatment of ulcerative colitis?
prednisone
sulfasalazine
biascodyl
adalimumab
Which type of medication neutralizes acid in the stomach?
(a)
GERD is the result of insufficiency of which sphincter?
Pyloric sphincter
Lower esphageal sphincter
Ileocecal sphincter
Internal anal sphincter
Which condition is associated with long term antibiotic use?
Hepatitis
H Pylori
Constipation
C dificile
Hepatic encephalopathy is a result of the build up of which waste product in the body?
Ammonia
Potassium
Bilirubin
Creatinine
Which medication would be used to protect a peptic ulcer from stomach acid?
ranitidine
senna
sucralfate
omeprazole
Which type of hepatitis is most commonly spread through food or water?
A
B
C
D
Which medication is most likely to cause a peptic ulcer
acetaminophen
naproxen
amoxicillin
irbesartan
Bright red blood from the rectum is best documented as ...
Melena
Hematemesis
Hematochezia
Occult
Which is not a clear liquid?
Lime jello
Chicken broth
Tomato juice
Apple juice
Which is not a risk factor for developing constipation?
Opioid use
Excessive use of laxatives
Inadequate fluid intake
Exercise
When checking for residual on a client with a feeding tube, the nurse will hold the feeding if the residual is over what amount in mL?
(a)
Which drug class does famotidine belong to?
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Antacid
H2 Receptor Antagonist
Prokinetic
In which body position would symptoms of a hiatal hernia be the most severe?
Lying down
Sitting up
Standing up
Hands and knees
Pernicious anemia is treated with which of the following?
Ferrous sulfate
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Aluminum hydroxide
Steatorrhea would be expected in which of the following disorders?
Celiac disease
GERD
Hepatitis
Appendicitis
Where would jaundice most easily be assessed in a dark skinned client?
Abdomen
Sclera
Mucous membranes
Nail beds
Pain at this site is most indicative of appendicitis.
Murphy's
Costovertebral
McBurney's
McNuggets
How would you document this finding?
Edema
Ascites
Pleural effusion
Constipation
Which of the following medications is commonly used in the treatment of liver disease?
diazepam
lactulose
acetaminophen
aspirin
How many mL are in an ounce?
(a)
What is the function of the gallbladder?
Secretes insulin
Stores bile
Digests food
Detoxifies blood
Constipation can lead to all of the following except:
Fissures
Crohn Disease
Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Your patient is 4 hours post-op and is requesting to eat. What is your priority?
Call the kitchen
Call the provider
Assess bowel sounds
Medicate for pain
How many times a day is metoclopramide typically given?
1
2
3
4
