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BIOD 331 Final Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified And Graded
A+)
Your patient has recently been diagnosed with GERD.
They have been prescribed a PPI for treatment. List TWO
beverages and/or foods they should limit or eliminate from
their diet to prevent worsening of symptoms. - ANSWER-
Any of the following are correct answers: coffee/caffeine,
chocolate, mints, citrus fruits, acidic/spicy foods, or fats.
Your patient has recently been diagnosed with GERD.
They have been prescribed a PPI for treatment. List TWO
behavioral modifications they could adopt to prevent
worsening of symptoms. - ANSWER-Any of the following
are correct answers: Avoid positions that increase reflux,
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like lying down immediately after eating or bending.
Avoiding large meals close to bedtime and sleeping with
the head elevated may help to prevent reflux at night.
Weight loss is recommended if needed.
A patient presents to the emergency department with
complaints of sharp pain that comes in waves in the upper
lateral quadrant of the abdomen. Their skin is clammy, and
they have been experiencing nausea and vomiting all day
long. They have a history of UTIs. Urinalysis reveals that
the pH of their urine is 7.8. A CT scan reveals that they
have a kidney stone. What type of kidney stone would
suspect they have? What about their current presentation
leads you to this conclusion? - ANSWER-The patient has
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a magnesium ammonium phosphate stone given the
elevated pH of their urine. These types of stones are the
result of a UTI caused by bacteria that contain urease.
A patient presents to the emergency department with
complaints of sharp pain that comes in waves in the upper
lateral quadrant of the abdomen. Their skin is clammy, and
they have been experiencing nausea and vomiting all day
long. They have a history of UTIS. Urinalysis reveals that
the pH of their urine is 7.8. A CT scan reveals a renal
calculi that is 7 mm in diameter. What is the best treatment
plan for this patient? Explain your reasoning for this
treatment plan. - ANSWER-It must be removed through
ureteroscopic removal or extracorporeal shockwave
lithotripsy, as it is greater than 5 mm in diameter. The
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patient should be placed on antibiotics to treat the UTI, as
well as medication for pain management.
Risk factors for the development of peptic ulcer include
each of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Stress
Each of the following factors are associated with increased
incidence of peptic ulcer EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Dietary
history
Anne is a 48 y/o female who presents with excessive
vaginal bleeding x 6 months. Her skin is pale, she reports
feeling fatigued, and often craves a large cup of Sonic
crushed ice. A quick in-office H&H shows a hemoglobin of
BIOD 331 Final Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified And Graded
A+)
Your patient has recently been diagnosed with GERD.
They have been prescribed a PPI for treatment. List TWO
beverages and/or foods they should limit or eliminate from
their diet to prevent worsening of symptoms. - ANSWER-
Any of the following are correct answers: coffee/caffeine,
chocolate, mints, citrus fruits, acidic/spicy foods, or fats.
Your patient has recently been diagnosed with GERD.
They have been prescribed a PPI for treatment. List TWO
behavioral modifications they could adopt to prevent
worsening of symptoms. - ANSWER-Any of the following
are correct answers: Avoid positions that increase reflux,
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like lying down immediately after eating or bending.
Avoiding large meals close to bedtime and sleeping with
the head elevated may help to prevent reflux at night.
Weight loss is recommended if needed.
A patient presents to the emergency department with
complaints of sharp pain that comes in waves in the upper
lateral quadrant of the abdomen. Their skin is clammy, and
they have been experiencing nausea and vomiting all day
long. They have a history of UTIs. Urinalysis reveals that
the pH of their urine is 7.8. A CT scan reveals that they
have a kidney stone. What type of kidney stone would
suspect they have? What about their current presentation
leads you to this conclusion? - ANSWER-The patient has
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a magnesium ammonium phosphate stone given the
elevated pH of their urine. These types of stones are the
result of a UTI caused by bacteria that contain urease.
A patient presents to the emergency department with
complaints of sharp pain that comes in waves in the upper
lateral quadrant of the abdomen. Their skin is clammy, and
they have been experiencing nausea and vomiting all day
long. They have a history of UTIS. Urinalysis reveals that
the pH of their urine is 7.8. A CT scan reveals a renal
calculi that is 7 mm in diameter. What is the best treatment
plan for this patient? Explain your reasoning for this
treatment plan. - ANSWER-It must be removed through
ureteroscopic removal or extracorporeal shockwave
lithotripsy, as it is greater than 5 mm in diameter. The
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patient should be placed on antibiotics to treat the UTI, as
well as medication for pain management.
Risk factors for the development of peptic ulcer include
each of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Stress
Each of the following factors are associated with increased
incidence of peptic ulcer EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Dietary
history
Anne is a 48 y/o female who presents with excessive
vaginal bleeding x 6 months. Her skin is pale, she reports
feeling fatigued, and often craves a large cup of Sonic
crushed ice. A quick in-office H&H shows a hemoglobin of
