Nursing 430 Exam 3 – Study Practice Questions with Correct Answers.

What are the main causes of PUD? Correct Answer NSAIDS and H. Pylori What's the pathophysiology behind SRES? Correct Answer Increased acid production, decreased mucosal blood flow If there's a GI bleed related to the liver, what treatment is necessary? Correct Answer Intra-arterial infusion of vasopressin to decrease the portal pressure. What do H2 Antagonists do? Correct Answer Decrease the volume and concentration of gastric secretions and control gastric pH What do PPI's do? Correct Answer Decrease gastric acid secretions by blocking the release of acid from the parietal cells What should gastric fluid pH be kept above? Correct Answer 4 What organs are impacted first in the inflammatory process of the pancreas? Correct Answer The lungs Is albumin decreased or increased in AP? Correct Answer Decreased What are some signs of pancreatic hemorrhage? Correct Answer - Cullen's Sign: Discoloration of the umbilical region - Grey Turner's Sign: Gray-blue discoloration of the flank Is amylase or lipase more specific to the pancreas? Correct Answer Lipase Will amylase and lipase be increased or decreased in AP? Correct Answer Increased Will WBC be increased or decreased in AP? Correct Answer Increased Will Calcium be increased or decreased in AP? Correct Answer Decreased When should be the only time you use NG suction in patients with AP? Correct Answer If there is persistent vomiting or GI obstruction What's the second set of organs impacted by AP? Correct Answer Kidneys Over what time period does FHF develop? Correct Answer Over the course of 1-3 weeks