Acid indigestion - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2023 HESI Med-Surg RN Custom Exam (for Med Surg II Class) Pics & Q&As Included (A+)Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan...

A client is receiving chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. Which assessment finding indicates a chemotherapy-induced complication? Urine output of 400 ml in 8 hours Serum potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L Blood pressure of 120/64 to 130/72 mm HgSodium level of 142 mEq/L, - Answer- Serum potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L A client receiving external radiation to the left thorax to treat lung cancer has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for impaired skin integrity. Which intervention should be part of this...

Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 1 Questions And Answers 2022 A certain disease is currently found in 1 of every 10 people in the country and 1,000 people contract the disease yearly. The population of the country is 4,500,000. Which of the following statements is correct? a. The prevalence of the disease is 10% and the incidence is .02%. b. The prevalence of the disease is .02% and the incidence is 10%. c. Neither is correct. d. There is insufficient data - Correct Answer- A In relation...

Gastritis an inflammation of the stomachs mucosal lining. It can involve the entire stomach or a region. Manifestations: Include indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, and malaise. Hematemesis and dark, tarry stools can indicate ulceration and bleeding. Causes: excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress, or certain medications such as aspirin or anti- inflammatory drugs. Can also be caused by H. pylori- bacteria that li...

Pathophysiology Final NUR 2063 final exam Question and answers 100% correct 2024 Pathophysiology Final NUR 2063 final exam Gastritis and Etiology and patho - correct answer inflammation of stomach's mucolas lining (can involve entire stomach or region) can be acute or chronic. may be caused by h. pylori infection (imbeds in mucosal layer activating toxins and enzymes that cause inflammation. NSAIDS, chronic alcohol consumption, stress, trauma, burns, or infections, autoimmune conditions ...

ACID NEUTRALIZERS: ANTACIDS - Used to neutralize or reduce acidity of stomach contents by combining with HCL and ^ pH of stomach acid. Common Uses: Heartburn, GERD, acid indigestion, peptic ulcers. Common Drugs: **END IN -CARBONATE OR -OXIDE** aluminum carbonate (BASALJEL) aluminum hydroxide (AMPHOJEL, DIALUME) calcium carbonate (TUMS, MYLANTA) magnesium hydroxide (MILK OF MAGNESIA, PHILLIPS MOM) magnesium oxide (MAG-OX, URO-MAG) sodium bicarbonate (BELLANS) ACID NEUTRALIZERS: ANTACID...

NURS 6521 Midterm Exam 2022. A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a Selected Answer: C-II drug.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Glargine (Lantus) is an insulin analog that essentially has no peak and is usually administered: Selected Answer: Once a day.  Question 3 0 out of ...

A patient who takes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritis asks the provider what can be done to prevent ulcers. Which medication should the provider discuss with the patient?Answer - Proton pump inhibitors Pts taking NSAIDs should also use proton pump inhibitors for ulcer prophylaxis A patient is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease (PUD). The patient is otherwise healthy. The provider learns that the patient does not smoke and that he drinks one or two glasses of wi...

GERD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD manifestations 1 Pyrosis(heartburn) Dyspepsia(acid indigestion) N/V GERD manifestations 2 Coughing Odynophagia Atypical chest pain What can worsen GERD Large meals because too much food stretches the sphincter Maintain a healthy wait is good for gerds True because carrying xtra weigh can push up the acid High impact exercise and eating before workouts is highly recommended False Worst posit...

Nursing 326 questions with correct answers The client complaining of "acid" when lying down at night asks the nurse if there is any medication that might help. Which statement is the nurse's best response?1. A. "There are no medications to treat this problem, but losing weight will sometimes help the symptoms." B. "There are several over-the-counter and prescription medications available to treat this. You should discuss this with the HCP." C. "Have you had any x-...