Celiac Disease NCLEX Practice Questions And Complete Solutions

You're educating a group of nursing students about the pathophysiology of Celiac Disease. You ask the group to identify the specific protein that plays a role in the immune reaction experienced in Celiac Disease. Which answer is correct?* A. Zein B. Globulins C. Gliadins D. Glutamate - CORRECT ANSWER C A patient is suspected to be suffering from Celiac Disease. The physician orders an endoscopy. If the patient has Celiac Disease, what finding will be discovered with the endoscopy?* A. Over exaggerated intestinal villi B. Ulcerations in the small intestine, specifically the Jejunum C. Flat intestinal villi D. Cobble-stone appearance throughout the small intestine - CORRECT ANSWER C Which of the following is not an anti-body blood test ordered by a physician to diagnose Celiac Disease?* A. Antinuclear antibody (ANA) B. Tissue Transglutaminase Antibodies (tTG-IgA) C. IgA Endomysial antibody (EMA) D. IgA serum - CORRECT ANSWER A A patient, who was recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease, has blister type bumps on the elbow and knees. The patient reports it is extremely itchy. As the nurse, you know this is as known as:* A. Seborrheic Dermatitis B. Psoriasis C. Dyshidrotic Eczema D. Dermatitis Herpetiformis - CORRECT ANSWER D During an outpatient clinic visit, a female patient reports feeling abdominal bloating/pain, and diarrhea when eating foods that contain wheat or rye. The patient states her mother was diagnosed with Celiac Disease 5 years ago. What other symptoms will you assess the patient for that can be present in Celiac Disease? SELECT-ALL-THAT-APPLY:* A. Unexplained Weight loss B. Jelly-like stools