MN551 Unit 6 Practice Questions 100%
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A 35 year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following
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should be included in the history and physical exam?
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A. Digital rectal exam
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B. Pelvic exam
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C. Sexual history
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D. All of the above - correct answers-D. All of the above
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A patient is seen in the office and is complaining of constipation. The patient lists all of the following
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medications. Which drug could be responsible for the constipation?
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A. Multivitamin
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B. Magnesium hydroxide
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C. PeptoBismol
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D. Ibuprofen - correct answers-C. PeptoBismol
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A gastroenterologist is teaching a group of nurse practitioner students about the enteric nervous system in
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preparation for a consultation on a patient who has suffered a spinal cord injury. Which of the physician's
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teaching points is most accurate?
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A. "Parasympathetic stimulation blocks the release of the excitatory neuromediators and inhibits GI motility."
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B. "Sympathetic innervation of much of the GI tract occurs by way of the vagus nerve."*
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C. "The enteric nervous system is made up of the myenteric and submucosal plexuses; these are located in the
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wall of the GI tract."
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D. "The myenteric plexus is responsible for controlling the function of each segment of the intestinal tract." -
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correct answers-C. "The enteric nervous system is made up of the myenteric and submucosal plexuses; these
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are located in the wall of the GI tract."
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Cheryl has celiac disease. Which diet should you place her on?
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A. High protein diet
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, B. Gluten free diet
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C. Low residue diet
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D. Low fat diet - correct answers-B. Gluten free diet
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A patient with complaints of diarrhea is seen. Which of the following should be included on the differential
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diagnosis list for a patient with diarrhea?
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A. Gastroenteritis
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B. Inflammatory bowel disease
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C. Lactase deficiency
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D. All of the above - correct answers-D. All of the above
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Mr. J. K., 38 years old, is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 189 pounds. He reports that he has had intermittent
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heartburn for several months for which he takes Tums with temporary relief. He has been waking during the
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night with a burning sensation in his chest. Which additional information would lead you to believe that
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the cause of his pain?
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A. The pain seems better when he smokes to relieve his nerves.
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B. Coffee and fried foods do not bother him.
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C. He awakens at night coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
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D. All of the above - correct answers-C. He awakens at night coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
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A 29yearold Englishman is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest and belly for 2 weeks. He
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gets temporary relief from Alka Seltzer. The burning pain wakes him at night and radiates up into his chest.
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Which factor favors a diagnosis of gastric ulcer?
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A. His gender
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B. His age
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C. His use of Alka Seltzer - correct answers-C. His use of Alka Seltzer
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Which of the following is most effective in diagnosing appendicitis?
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A. History and physical
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B. Sedimentation rate Kidneys, ureter, bladder (KUB) radiograph
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C. Complete blood cell (CBC) count with differential (note: there is not always and elevated WBC count) -
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correct answers-A. History and physical
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