Correctly (Qs) 2026 update
what to do if pt. has GERD and Barrett's Esophagus - CORRECT ANSWERS monitor closely for
malignant changes
if pt. has GERD, do what? - CORRECT ANSWERS -elevate head of bed
-avoid carbonation
T or F
haital hernia pt. should have 3 small meals, spaced out - CORRECT ANSWERS T
inadequate nutrition intake/malnurishment and decreased saliva production leads to what? To reverse
this, have what? - CORRECT ANSWERS -cavities
-good oral hygeine and stop being malnourished you hoe
what to expect with a pt. who has peptic ulcers? - CORRECT ANSWERS erosion of lining of
stomach/intestine
how to dx one with peptic ulcers - CORRECT ANSWERS H.Pylori
will pain increase or decrease after someone eats food (with duodenal ulcer) - CORRECT ANSWERS
decrease
therapeutic effect of omeprazole - CORRECT ANSWERS decrease acid secretions in stomach
, suggestions for someone with dumping syndrome: (2) - CORRECT ANSWERS -eat small meals,
spread them out equally thru out day
-semifowlers for 1 hr after eating
chronic gastritis can be caused by _______ and should avoid _______ - CORRECT ANSWERS -
smoking
-aspirin
s/s of stomach/small bowel cancer: (2) - CORRECT ANSWERS -bloody stool
-intermittent pain
what increases risk of oral cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS smoking (why are you gey)
risk factor for colon cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS high amounts of alcohol
expected responses when pt. has cancer -> ostomy - CORRECT ANSWERS -they'll be in denial:
provide support
-won't want to look at it: get to underlying factor
illeostomy 3 days ago, what are some expected findings? - CORRECT ANSWERS -bright red
stoma
-stoma has a little bit of blood (but not bleeding)
intervention for gastric outlet obstruction - CORRECT ANSWERS insert NG tube for
decompression
pt. w/ GI bleed: answer will be - CORRECT ANSWERS NOTIFY PROVIDER