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Dunphy - Abdominal Problems TEST FINAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM 20262027 BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS
WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+
GRADED
A 35-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of
abdominal pain. Which of the following should be included in the
examination?
A. Lumbar puncture
B. Family history of cardiac problems
C. Contrast venography
D. Pelvic exam - ANSWERS--D. Pelvic exam
Which of the following is a condition that results in colicky abdominal
pain?
A. Peptic ulcers
B. Glisson's capsule around the liver
C. Peritoneum irritation
D. Gallstones - ANSWERS--D. Gallstones
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A patient comes to the office complaining of constipation. The patient
lists all of the following medications. Which drug could be responsible
for the constipation?
A. Multivitamin
B. Magnesium hydroxide
C. Pepto-Bismol®
D. Ibuprofen - ANSWERS--C. Pepto-Bismol®
Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to manage
constipation?
A. Mildly exercise after breakfast.
B. Five timed minutes on the toilet in which to defecate.
C. Drink at least 48 ounces of fluids daily.
D. Immediately begin pharmacologic treatment. - ANSWERS--A. Mildly
exercise after breakfast.
A patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following
should be included in the patient's differential diagnosis?
A. Gastroenteritis
B. Recent use of Imodium
C. Lack of dietary fiber
D. Decreased physical activity - ANSWERS--A. Gastroenteritis
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Cameron, 38 years old, is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 189 pounds. He
reports that he has had intermittent heartburn for several months and
takes antacids with temporary relief. He has been waking during the
night with a burning sensation in his chest. Which additional
information would lead you to believe that gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) is the cause of his pain?
A. The pain seems better when he smokes to relieve his nerves.
B. Coffee and fried foods don't bother him.
C. He wakes at night coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
D. He likes to wear loose clothing. - ANSWERS--C. He wakes at night
coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
Gail, a 35-year-old female patient, is seen in the clinic in the morning.
She complains of abrupt onset of nausea, vomiting, colicky abdominal
cramps, and profuse watery diarrhea that began last night. Her vitals
are BP: 110/70, HR: 110, temperature: 99°F, RR: 12. She recently came
back from a vacation in Switzerland, ate leftovers for dinner last night,
and had a cold 2 weeks ago. Which of the following is the most
probable cause of her condition?
A. Staphylococcus
B. Shigella
C. Rotavirus
D. Entamoeba histolytica - ANSWERS--A. Staphylococcus
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Hannah is a patient that just had an appendectomy after a diagnosis of
appendicitis and had no complications. Which of the following patient
education points is correct?
A. "You will need to take laxatives to encourage defecation post-
surgery."
B. "You will need to stay in the hospital for 2 weeks to recover."
C. "Your diet will be advanced when bowel sounds return."
D. "I will put you on narcotics to manage your pain." - ANSWERS--C.
"Your diet will be advanced when bowel sounds return."
Which of the following patients should be referred to a hepatologist?
A. Patient with persistent elevation of HBsAg
B. Patient with anti-HAV IgG
C. Patient with IgG anti-HBs
D. Patient with anti-HEV - ANSWERS--A. Patient with persistent
elevation of HBsAg
A 29-year-old is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest
and belly. He quit smoking 6 months ago. He has been suffering the
pain for 2 weeks and gets temporary relief from Alka-Seltzer® and
Pepto-Bismol®. The burning pain wakes him at night and radiates up to
his chest. Which factor favors a diagnosis of gastric ulcer?
A. His use of Pepto-Bismol
B. His age
C. His use of Alka-Seltzer
Dunphy - Abdominal Problems TEST FINAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM 20262027 BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS
WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+
GRADED
A 35-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of
abdominal pain. Which of the following should be included in the
examination?
A. Lumbar puncture
B. Family history of cardiac problems
C. Contrast venography
D. Pelvic exam - ANSWERS--D. Pelvic exam
Which of the following is a condition that results in colicky abdominal
pain?
A. Peptic ulcers
B. Glisson's capsule around the liver
C. Peritoneum irritation
D. Gallstones - ANSWERS--D. Gallstones
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A patient comes to the office complaining of constipation. The patient
lists all of the following medications. Which drug could be responsible
for the constipation?
A. Multivitamin
B. Magnesium hydroxide
C. Pepto-Bismol®
D. Ibuprofen - ANSWERS--C. Pepto-Bismol®
Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to manage
constipation?
A. Mildly exercise after breakfast.
B. Five timed minutes on the toilet in which to defecate.
C. Drink at least 48 ounces of fluids daily.
D. Immediately begin pharmacologic treatment. - ANSWERS--A. Mildly
exercise after breakfast.
A patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following
should be included in the patient's differential diagnosis?
A. Gastroenteritis
B. Recent use of Imodium
C. Lack of dietary fiber
D. Decreased physical activity - ANSWERS--A. Gastroenteritis
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Cameron, 38 years old, is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 189 pounds. He
reports that he has had intermittent heartburn for several months and
takes antacids with temporary relief. He has been waking during the
night with a burning sensation in his chest. Which additional
information would lead you to believe that gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) is the cause of his pain?
A. The pain seems better when he smokes to relieve his nerves.
B. Coffee and fried foods don't bother him.
C. He wakes at night coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
D. He likes to wear loose clothing. - ANSWERS--C. He wakes at night
coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
Gail, a 35-year-old female patient, is seen in the clinic in the morning.
She complains of abrupt onset of nausea, vomiting, colicky abdominal
cramps, and profuse watery diarrhea that began last night. Her vitals
are BP: 110/70, HR: 110, temperature: 99°F, RR: 12. She recently came
back from a vacation in Switzerland, ate leftovers for dinner last night,
and had a cold 2 weeks ago. Which of the following is the most
probable cause of her condition?
A. Staphylococcus
B. Shigella
C. Rotavirus
D. Entamoeba histolytica - ANSWERS--A. Staphylococcus
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Hannah is a patient that just had an appendectomy after a diagnosis of
appendicitis and had no complications. Which of the following patient
education points is correct?
A. "You will need to take laxatives to encourage defecation post-
surgery."
B. "You will need to stay in the hospital for 2 weeks to recover."
C. "Your diet will be advanced when bowel sounds return."
D. "I will put you on narcotics to manage your pain." - ANSWERS--C.
"Your diet will be advanced when bowel sounds return."
Which of the following patients should be referred to a hepatologist?
A. Patient with persistent elevation of HBsAg
B. Patient with anti-HAV IgG
C. Patient with IgG anti-HBs
D. Patient with anti-HEV - ANSWERS--A. Patient with persistent
elevation of HBsAg
A 29-year-old is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest
and belly. He quit smoking 6 months ago. He has been suffering the
pain for 2 weeks and gets temporary relief from Alka-Seltzer® and
Pepto-Bismol®. The burning pain wakes him at night and radiates up to
his chest. Which factor favors a diagnosis of gastric ulcer?
A. His use of Pepto-Bismol
B. His age
C. His use of Alka-Seltzer
