NU 155 Exam 3 Galen College of Nursing Latest Update 2026
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1. Which of the following is a way to treat gastritis?
B12 shots.
Dietary change.
Antibiotics.
All of the above.
2. Which treatment has been proven to be the most effective in treating
Buerger's Disease?
IV iloprost
Corticosteroids
NSAIDs
Smoking cessation
3. Which of the following best characterizes Raynaud disease?
Vasospastic disorder of the small arteries and arterioles of the
fingers and, less commonly, of the toes
Autoimmune disorder of the large arteries and veins of the upper and
lower extremities
Neoplastic disorder of the lining of the arteries and veins of the upper
extremities
Inflammatory disorder of small- and medium-size arteries in the feet
and sometimes in the hands
,4. What is the medical definition of diarrhea?
A digestive disorder causing constipation.
Increased frequency of bowel movements with a decrease in stool
consistency.
An infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
A condition characterized by abdominal pain and bloating.
5. What is a common treatment method for Buerger's disease?
Chemotherapy
Antibiotics
Surgery
Smoking cessation
6. If a patient has increased preload due to fluid overload, what potential
cardiovascular issue might arise?
Heart failure
Hypotension
Arrhythmia
Myocardial infarction
7. What is a common complication of IBD with an increased risk after more than
10 years of the disease?
Colorectal cancer
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
, Diabetes Mellitus
8. Describe how digoxin influences cardiac output in patients with heart failure.
Digoxin decreases cardiac output by lowering heart rate and reducing
blood flow.
Digoxin enhances cardiac output by increasing the strength of heart
contractions, which helps improve blood flow.
Digoxin primarily works by dilating blood vessels to improve
circulation.
Digoxin has no effect on cardiac output in heart failure patients.
9. If a patient presents with a non-healing ulcer on their foot accompanied by
severe pain, what condition might this indicate, and what initial diagnostic test
could be performed?
Venous ulcer; Doppler ultrasound
Diabetic ulcer; Blood glucose test
Pressure ulcer; Skin biopsy
Arterial ulcer; Ankle-brachial index (ABI) test
10. What does an elevated B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) level indicate?
Heart failure
Renal failure
Pneumonia
Asthma
11. If a healthcare worker is treating a patient with a highly contagious
gastrointestinal infection, which type of PPE should they prioritize to ensure
, safety?
Face shields only
Gloves and gowns
Surgical masks only
No PPE is necessary for gastrointestinal infections
12. What is a common treatment method for peritonitis?
Radiation therapy
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Antibiotics
13. Describe the role of Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in diagnosing
cardiovascular conditions.
BNP is a marker for liver disease and indicates liver dysfunction.
BNP is a hormone released by the heart in response to increased
pressure, indicating heart failure.
BNP is a neurotransmitter that indicates neurological disorders.
BNP is a protein that helps in digestion and indicates gastrointestinal
health.
14. What is the hallmark symptom of arterial type ulcers?
Leg feels "heavy"
Ischemic and severe pain
Relieved by dangling feet
| Exam Prep | High-Yield Review Guide
1. Which of the following is a way to treat gastritis?
B12 shots.
Dietary change.
Antibiotics.
All of the above.
2. Which treatment has been proven to be the most effective in treating
Buerger's Disease?
IV iloprost
Corticosteroids
NSAIDs
Smoking cessation
3. Which of the following best characterizes Raynaud disease?
Vasospastic disorder of the small arteries and arterioles of the
fingers and, less commonly, of the toes
Autoimmune disorder of the large arteries and veins of the upper and
lower extremities
Neoplastic disorder of the lining of the arteries and veins of the upper
extremities
Inflammatory disorder of small- and medium-size arteries in the feet
and sometimes in the hands
,4. What is the medical definition of diarrhea?
A digestive disorder causing constipation.
Increased frequency of bowel movements with a decrease in stool
consistency.
An infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
A condition characterized by abdominal pain and bloating.
5. What is a common treatment method for Buerger's disease?
Chemotherapy
Antibiotics
Surgery
Smoking cessation
6. If a patient has increased preload due to fluid overload, what potential
cardiovascular issue might arise?
Heart failure
Hypotension
Arrhythmia
Myocardial infarction
7. What is a common complication of IBD with an increased risk after more than
10 years of the disease?
Colorectal cancer
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
, Diabetes Mellitus
8. Describe how digoxin influences cardiac output in patients with heart failure.
Digoxin decreases cardiac output by lowering heart rate and reducing
blood flow.
Digoxin enhances cardiac output by increasing the strength of heart
contractions, which helps improve blood flow.
Digoxin primarily works by dilating blood vessels to improve
circulation.
Digoxin has no effect on cardiac output in heart failure patients.
9. If a patient presents with a non-healing ulcer on their foot accompanied by
severe pain, what condition might this indicate, and what initial diagnostic test
could be performed?
Venous ulcer; Doppler ultrasound
Diabetic ulcer; Blood glucose test
Pressure ulcer; Skin biopsy
Arterial ulcer; Ankle-brachial index (ABI) test
10. What does an elevated B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) level indicate?
Heart failure
Renal failure
Pneumonia
Asthma
11. If a healthcare worker is treating a patient with a highly contagious
gastrointestinal infection, which type of PPE should they prioritize to ensure
, safety?
Face shields only
Gloves and gowns
Surgical masks only
No PPE is necessary for gastrointestinal infections
12. What is a common treatment method for peritonitis?
Radiation therapy
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Antibiotics
13. Describe the role of Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in diagnosing
cardiovascular conditions.
BNP is a marker for liver disease and indicates liver dysfunction.
BNP is a hormone released by the heart in response to increased
pressure, indicating heart failure.
BNP is a neurotransmitter that indicates neurological disorders.
BNP is a protein that helps in digestion and indicates gastrointestinal
health.
14. What is the hallmark symptom of arterial type ulcers?
Leg feels "heavy"
Ischemic and severe pain
Relieved by dangling feet
