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NSG 233 EXAM 4 REVIEW 2026
LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
What type of stomach condition increases the patient's risk
of stomach cancer?
-H-pylori
-GERD
-Frequent ingestion of Pickled, smoked, or highly salted foods
S/Sx of Gastric Cancer?
- Pernicious anemia
- PUD
- indigestion
- dizziness
- fatigue
- weight loss/ early fullness when they eat
- feeling of fullness
- may have blood in stool
Best Diagnostic test for gastric cancer?
Endoscopy of the upper GI tract EGD
Medication preferred for gastro cancer
Trastuzumab
BILROTH 1 (GASTRODUODENOSTOMY)
BILROTH 2 (Gastrojejunostomy)
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Both have adverse effects of dumping syndrome Bilroth 2 even
more so than Bilroth 1
How can we prevent Dumping syndrome
eat small frequent meals
avoid high carb foods or high carb supplements
avoid drinking liquids with meals (slows Digestion)
Optimal Nutrition Education for Patients with Gastric
Cancer?
-Add food supplements to increase calories
-Small frequent meals low in sugar and carbs
What type of anemia is associated with gastric cancer
treatment
pernicious anemia
Risk Factor for Liver Cancer?
Excessive alcohol , smoking, hep B and C, cirrhosis and smoking
Early Sign of Liver Cancer
Persistent Dull back ache and weight loss
Is jaundice always present with Liver cancer?
no
the Milan criteria includes? (criteria for Liver transplant)
-single tumor <5 cm
-3 or less tumors none larger than 3 cm
-The remaining liver tissue must be healthy
RF for pancreatic cancer?
smoking, Chronic pancreatitis, Alcohol, age >70, high fat diet,
high meat diet, environmental toxins, family Hx, obesity
NSG 233 EXAM 4 REVIEW 2026
LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
What type of stomach condition increases the patient's risk
of stomach cancer?
-H-pylori
-GERD
-Frequent ingestion of Pickled, smoked, or highly salted foods
S/Sx of Gastric Cancer?
- Pernicious anemia
- PUD
- indigestion
- dizziness
- fatigue
- weight loss/ early fullness when they eat
- feeling of fullness
- may have blood in stool
Best Diagnostic test for gastric cancer?
Endoscopy of the upper GI tract EGD
Medication preferred for gastro cancer
Trastuzumab
BILROTH 1 (GASTRODUODENOSTOMY)
BILROTH 2 (Gastrojejunostomy)
, Page | 2
Both have adverse effects of dumping syndrome Bilroth 2 even
more so than Bilroth 1
How can we prevent Dumping syndrome
eat small frequent meals
avoid high carb foods or high carb supplements
avoid drinking liquids with meals (slows Digestion)
Optimal Nutrition Education for Patients with Gastric
Cancer?
-Add food supplements to increase calories
-Small frequent meals low in sugar and carbs
What type of anemia is associated with gastric cancer
treatment
pernicious anemia
Risk Factor for Liver Cancer?
Excessive alcohol , smoking, hep B and C, cirrhosis and smoking
Early Sign of Liver Cancer
Persistent Dull back ache and weight loss
Is jaundice always present with Liver cancer?
no
the Milan criteria includes? (criteria for Liver transplant)
-single tumor <5 cm
-3 or less tumors none larger than 3 cm
-The remaining liver tissue must be healthy
RF for pancreatic cancer?
smoking, Chronic pancreatitis, Alcohol, age >70, high fat diet,
high meat diet, environmental toxins, family Hx, obesity
