CMSRN GI Study Guide Exam With All Correct Answers 2024.

People that have GERD or frequently take NSAIDS are at higher risk for? - Answer GI bleeds Is GI bleeding always visible to patients? - Answer No What 2 diagnostic tests are helpful in GI bleeds - Answer Endoscopy and CBC What kind of fluid replacement is necessary for most GI bleeds? - Answer Isotonic IVF Cirrhosis occurs when - Answer Scar tissue develops over the liver. Lipids store into cells throughout the body What are the 3 s/s of cirrhosis? - Answer Abdominal pain, drowsiness, & unexplained weight loss What 2 types of patients are more likely to have cirrhosis? - Answer Alcholics and Hep C patients What 3 medications help cirrhosis? - Answer Diuretics, zinc, and beta blockers When cirrhosis becomes too extensive, you may need a - Answer Liver transplant Foreign body - Answer Swallowing something inedible Most foreign bodies get stuck in the - Answer Oropharynx What 3 types of people are at higher risk for swallowing a foreign body? - Answer Children, elderly, and psych patients