NURS 3303 - Patho Exam 4 Review Questions & Answers (Grade A+).docx

NURS 3615 Exam 5 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What should a patient with GERD avoid? -
correct answer ✅Caffeine, milk


Which drug therapy would you use for GERD? -
correct answer ✅Proton Pump Inhibitors; -prazole. These are more
effective than H2 blockers


and


H2 receptor blockers; -tidine


What are the top ADRs for PPI? -


What are top ADRs for H2 blockers? -
correct answer ✅- agranulocytopenia
- gynecomastia
- diarrhea


What are 3 long term complications from GERD? -
correct answer ✅- dental erosion
- esophagitis

,NURS 3615 Exam 5 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
- barrett's esophagus


What is the best side for a patient with GERD to lay on? -
correct answer ✅Right side with elevated head of bed.


How should GERD be managed? -
correct answer ✅Avoid lying down after meals, avoid eating before
bedtime, sleep with head elevated.


What are 5 causes of peptic ulcer disease? -
correct answer ✅Binge drinking, medications, H. pylori infection,
salmonella.


What are 2 signs and symptoms of PUD? -
correct answer ✅epigastric pain/tenderness 1-2 hours after meals
and early fullness/satiety


What are 2 long term complications of PUD? -
correct answer ✅- pernicious anemia
- postprandial hypoglycemia

, NURS 3615 Exam 5 Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What are 2 meds you can use to treat Peptic Ulcer Disease? -
correct answer ✅- H2 blockers
- antacids


If a patient needs a bland diet, go with the BRAT diet. What is it? -
correct answer ✅B: banana
R: rice
A: apples
T: toast


What patient teaching should we give to someone with PUD
regarding food choices and meals? -
correct answer ✅1. restrict sugars
2. small amounts of fluids w/meals
3. small meals, low card, dry foods
4. rest after meals


What are the clinical manifestations of a hiatal hernia, which is also
similar to GERD? -
correct answer ✅- heartburn
-dyspepsia (indigestion)