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,As part of the intake protocol at an eating disorders clinic, an interview
precedes a physical examination. Which of the following questions would a
clinician be justified in excluding from an intake interview for a 16-year-old
female referred by her pediatrician for the treatment of anorexia nervosa? -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"Have you had any episodes of shortness of breath in the
recent past?"
A 43-year-old male patient has presented to the emergency department
with vomiting that he claims is of sudden onset. The patient also states that
the emesis has often contained frank blood in the hours prior to admission.
Which of the following potential contributing factors would the care team
first suspect? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Alcohol consumption
Cheryl has celiac disease. Which diet should you place her on? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Gluten free diet
The mother of a 19-week-old infant has brought her baby to a nurse
practitioner for assessment because of the baby's persistent weight loss
and diarrhea. An intestinal biopsy has confirmed a diagnosis of celiac
disease, and the child's mother is anxious to know what caused the
disease. Which of the following aspects of the etiology of celiac disease
would underlie the explanation that the nurse practitioner provides? - 🧠
,ANSWER ✔✔An inappropriate T-cell mediated response results in
increased levels of antibodies and an inflammatory response.
For several years, a 39-year-old female has been averaging two to three
bottles of wine each night after her children go to sleep, and has included
several ounces of brandy in recent years as well. Despite negative
consequences to her career and the dissolution of her marriage, her
drinking continued and now has culminated in a diagnosis of cirrhosis.
Which of the following physical manifestations of the health problem would
her care team anticipate? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Ascites
A 29-year-old female has been admitted to the emergency department
following a suicide attempt by overdose of acetaminophen. What changes
in the patient's liver and diagnostic results would the care team most likely
anticipate? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Centrilobular necrosis evidenced by increased
ALT and AST levels
Which of the following patients is most clearly displaying the signs and
symptoms of IBD? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A 51-year-old male who states that his
stomach pain is in his lower abdomen, "comes and goes," and "feels more
like a cramp than a dull ache."
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, A 79-year-old male resident of a long-term care facility has contracted
Clostridium difficile and is experiencing consequent diarrhea. Auscultation
of the man's abdomen indicates hyperactive bowel sounds. What
processes in the man's small intestine are most likely accompanying his
current status? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Inflammation is accompanied by an
increase in peristaltic movements of his small intestine.
David has an acute exacerbation of Crohn's disease. Which of the following
lab tests would you expect to be decreased? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Vitamins A,
B complex and C levels
A male patient complaining of chronic cramping, bloating, and diarrhea has
been determined to have a deficiency in brush border enzymes within his
small intestine. Which of the following meals or snacks is most likely to
exacerbate the patient's signs and symptoms? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Roast beef
and a baked potato
A 20-year-old male who is addicted to crystal methamphetamine has been
admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of protein-calorie malnutrition after
many months of inadequate food intake. Which of the following treatment
plans would the care team most likely favor? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Incremental
feeding combined with vitamin and mineral supplementation
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Expert Verified | Ace the Test
,As part of the intake protocol at an eating disorders clinic, an interview
precedes a physical examination. Which of the following questions would a
clinician be justified in excluding from an intake interview for a 16-year-old
female referred by her pediatrician for the treatment of anorexia nervosa? -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔"Have you had any episodes of shortness of breath in the
recent past?"
A 43-year-old male patient has presented to the emergency department
with vomiting that he claims is of sudden onset. The patient also states that
the emesis has often contained frank blood in the hours prior to admission.
Which of the following potential contributing factors would the care team
first suspect? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Alcohol consumption
Cheryl has celiac disease. Which diet should you place her on? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Gluten free diet
The mother of a 19-week-old infant has brought her baby to a nurse
practitioner for assessment because of the baby's persistent weight loss
and diarrhea. An intestinal biopsy has confirmed a diagnosis of celiac
disease, and the child's mother is anxious to know what caused the
disease. Which of the following aspects of the etiology of celiac disease
would underlie the explanation that the nurse practitioner provides? - 🧠
,ANSWER ✔✔An inappropriate T-cell mediated response results in
increased levels of antibodies and an inflammatory response.
For several years, a 39-year-old female has been averaging two to three
bottles of wine each night after her children go to sleep, and has included
several ounces of brandy in recent years as well. Despite negative
consequences to her career and the dissolution of her marriage, her
drinking continued and now has culminated in a diagnosis of cirrhosis.
Which of the following physical manifestations of the health problem would
her care team anticipate? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Ascites
A 29-year-old female has been admitted to the emergency department
following a suicide attempt by overdose of acetaminophen. What changes
in the patient's liver and diagnostic results would the care team most likely
anticipate? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Centrilobular necrosis evidenced by increased
ALT and AST levels
Which of the following patients is most clearly displaying the signs and
symptoms of IBD? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A 51-year-old male who states that his
stomach pain is in his lower abdomen, "comes and goes," and "feels more
like a cramp than a dull ache."
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, A 79-year-old male resident of a long-term care facility has contracted
Clostridium difficile and is experiencing consequent diarrhea. Auscultation
of the man's abdomen indicates hyperactive bowel sounds. What
processes in the man's small intestine are most likely accompanying his
current status? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Inflammation is accompanied by an
increase in peristaltic movements of his small intestine.
David has an acute exacerbation of Crohn's disease. Which of the following
lab tests would you expect to be decreased? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Vitamins A,
B complex and C levels
A male patient complaining of chronic cramping, bloating, and diarrhea has
been determined to have a deficiency in brush border enzymes within his
small intestine. Which of the following meals or snacks is most likely to
exacerbate the patient's signs and symptoms? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Roast beef
and a baked potato
A 20-year-old male who is addicted to crystal methamphetamine has been
admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of protein-calorie malnutrition after
many months of inadequate food intake. Which of the following treatment
plans would the care team most likely favor? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Incremental
feeding combined with vitamin and mineral supplementation
