NR 324 Final Exam (All Solutions Graded A+)

Which organ is considered the "metabolic factory" of the body? correct answers Liver What enzyme is secreted in the mouth that starts to digestive carbohydrates immediately? correct answers Salivary amylase Which inflammatory bowel disease produces "skip" lesions? correct answers Crohn's disease During periods of hypoglycemia, what is secreted by the liver to raise sugar levels? correct answers Glycogen Which organ has endocrine (hormonal) and exocrine (digestive) functions? correct answers Pancreas Which organ absorbs vitamins, nutrients, meds and is involved in the immune system? correct answers Small intestine Which of the following describes occult blood? correct answers Microscopic blood in the stool Which of the following describes the dark tarry stool that accompanies an upper GI bleed? correct answers Melena What term refers to difficulty swallowing? correct answers Dysphagia Which of the following is not recommended for patients with dysphagia? correct answers Straws What is caused by an incompetent LES, increased abd. pressure, or delayed gastric emptying correct answers Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) In peptic ulcer disease, what is broken down that causes the ulcers to occur? correct answers Mucosal barrier What is commonly found in the stomach that contributes to peptic ulcers? correct answers H. pylori Which of the following is not a complication of peptic ulcers? correct answers Diarrhea Which medication is an infusion used for patients with an upper GI bleed? correct answers Ocreotide (Sandostatin) Which med class can inhibit lots of other meds & should be taken at least 1 hour before/after other meds? correct answers Antacids A patient is experiencing cholelithiasis, what type of jaundice are they at risk for? correct answers Posthepatic