NURS 623 EXAM 3 REVIEW EXAM | ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST 2026/2027
UPDATE | GRADED A+ | RATED A+.
A 35-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which of
the following should be included in the history and physical exam?
A. Digital Rectal Exam
B. Pelvic Exam
C. Sexual History
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS D. All of the above
A 28-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with colicky abdominal pain, particularly with
meals. She has frequent constipation, flatulence, and abdominal distension. Which of the
data make a diagnosis of diverticulitis unlikely?
A. Her age
B. Flatulence
C. Frequent constipation
D. Colicky abdominal pain - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Her Age
A 25-year-old accountant is seen in the clinic complaining of crampy abdominal pain after
meals. She is often constipated and takes laxatives. Following this, she has diarrhea for a
couple of days. She temporarily feels better after a bowel movement. She states she is
embarrassed by flatulence and has abdominal distension. She has had no weight loss or
blood in her stool. This problem has gone on for about 6 months. What should the next step
be?
A. Obtain a complete history
B. Order a barium enema.
C. Schedule a Bernstein's test.
D. Prescribe a trial of antispasmodics. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Obtain a complete history
A 46-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic with abdominal pain. Which of the
following tests is essential for this patient?
,A. CBC
B. Urine HCG
C. Barium enema
D. CT - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Urine HCG
You assess for Cullen's sign in Dan, age 62, after surgery. Cullen's sign may indicate:
A. Cholecystitis
B. Appendicitis
C. Intra-abdominal bleeding
D. Prostatitis - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Intra-abdominal bleeding
Marian, age 52, is obese. She complains of a rapid onset of severe right upper quadrant
(RUQ) pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, and vomiting. Your differential diagnosis might be:
A. Diverticulitis
B. Gastritis
C. Cholecystitis
D. Appendicitis - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Cholecystitis
What is the most common cause of constipation?
A. Holding of bowel movements
B. Medication side-effect
C. Dietary choices
D. Lack of dietary fiber - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Lack of dietary fiber
A patient is seen in the office and is complaining of constipation. The patient lists all of the
following medications. Which drug could be responsible for the constipation?
A. Lisinopril
B. Coreg
C. Linzess
D. Pepto-bismol - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Pepto-bismol
, Which of the following pharmacological agents used to treat constipation may cause
flatulence and bloating and requires adequate fluid intake?
A. Lamictol
B. Linzess
C. Bulking agents
D. Senna cot - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Bulking agents
A 45-year-old patient presents with a chief complaint of generalized abdominal pain. Her
physical exam is remarkable for left lower quadrant (LLQ) tenderness. Which of the following
should be considered in the differential diagnosis at this time?
A. Endometriosis
B. Colon Ca
C. Diverticulitis
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS D. All of the above
Which laxative is safe for long-term use?
A. Senna cot
B. Magnesium citrate
C. Methylcellulose (Citrucel)
D. Milk of magnesia - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Methylcellulose ( Citrucel)
Simon states that he is worried because he has a bowel movement only every third day.
Which response to best?
A. There is no such thing as a "normal pattern of defecation."
B. The accepted normal bowel pattern for people ages less than 65 years is once daily
C. You should have a bowel movement at least every other day
D. Do not worry. We only get concerned if you have had not had a bowel movement after
seven days. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. There is no such thing as a " normal pattern of
defecation."
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST 2026/2027
UPDATE | GRADED A+ | RATED A+.
A 35-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which of
the following should be included in the history and physical exam?
A. Digital Rectal Exam
B. Pelvic Exam
C. Sexual History
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS D. All of the above
A 28-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with colicky abdominal pain, particularly with
meals. She has frequent constipation, flatulence, and abdominal distension. Which of the
data make a diagnosis of diverticulitis unlikely?
A. Her age
B. Flatulence
C. Frequent constipation
D. Colicky abdominal pain - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Her Age
A 25-year-old accountant is seen in the clinic complaining of crampy abdominal pain after
meals. She is often constipated and takes laxatives. Following this, she has diarrhea for a
couple of days. She temporarily feels better after a bowel movement. She states she is
embarrassed by flatulence and has abdominal distension. She has had no weight loss or
blood in her stool. This problem has gone on for about 6 months. What should the next step
be?
A. Obtain a complete history
B. Order a barium enema.
C. Schedule a Bernstein's test.
D. Prescribe a trial of antispasmodics. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Obtain a complete history
A 46-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic with abdominal pain. Which of the
following tests is essential for this patient?
,A. CBC
B. Urine HCG
C. Barium enema
D. CT - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Urine HCG
You assess for Cullen's sign in Dan, age 62, after surgery. Cullen's sign may indicate:
A. Cholecystitis
B. Appendicitis
C. Intra-abdominal bleeding
D. Prostatitis - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Intra-abdominal bleeding
Marian, age 52, is obese. She complains of a rapid onset of severe right upper quadrant
(RUQ) pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, and vomiting. Your differential diagnosis might be:
A. Diverticulitis
B. Gastritis
C. Cholecystitis
D. Appendicitis - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Cholecystitis
What is the most common cause of constipation?
A. Holding of bowel movements
B. Medication side-effect
C. Dietary choices
D. Lack of dietary fiber - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Lack of dietary fiber
A patient is seen in the office and is complaining of constipation. The patient lists all of the
following medications. Which drug could be responsible for the constipation?
A. Lisinopril
B. Coreg
C. Linzess
D. Pepto-bismol - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Pepto-bismol
, Which of the following pharmacological agents used to treat constipation may cause
flatulence and bloating and requires adequate fluid intake?
A. Lamictol
B. Linzess
C. Bulking agents
D. Senna cot - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Bulking agents
A 45-year-old patient presents with a chief complaint of generalized abdominal pain. Her
physical exam is remarkable for left lower quadrant (LLQ) tenderness. Which of the following
should be considered in the differential diagnosis at this time?
A. Endometriosis
B. Colon Ca
C. Diverticulitis
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS D. All of the above
Which laxative is safe for long-term use?
A. Senna cot
B. Magnesium citrate
C. Methylcellulose (Citrucel)
D. Milk of magnesia - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Methylcellulose ( Citrucel)
Simon states that he is worried because he has a bowel movement only every third day.
Which response to best?
A. There is no such thing as a "normal pattern of defecation."
B. The accepted normal bowel pattern for people ages less than 65 years is once daily
C. You should have a bowel movement at least every other day
D. Do not worry. We only get concerned if you have had not had a bowel movement after
seven days. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. There is no such thing as a " normal pattern of
defecation."
