NURS 301 TEST 4 UPPER GI QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

Give TPN through __________ line if less than 72 hours; or if glucose concentration of
feeding is less than 20%


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Peripheral




Inhibits proton pump mechanism responsible for acid production
**Block production of acid from the beginning, so these are great!
Ex. Nexium (purple pill)


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PPI

, Replace TPN fluids every ________ hours


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24




Tx
Antacids, antisecretory
- Avoid constrictive clothes
- Elevate HOB
- Surgeries (herniotomy, herniography, gastroplexy, fundoplication)


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Hiatal hernia




Most common s/s of achalasia
Others: substernal pain, halitosis, inability to burp


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Dysphagia




True/False
PUD is NOT d/t an increase in acid production, but rather an insulting agent


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