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Chapter 11. Abdominal Problems

Primary Care, Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing 4th Edition by Dunphy

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Chapter 11. Abdominal Problems

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     1.   A 35-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following should be included in the history and physical examination?

a. Digital rectal exam
b. Pelvic exam
c. Sexual history
d. All of the above

 

 

____     2.   A patient comes to the office complaining of constipation. The patient lists all of the following medications. Which drug could be responsible for the constipation?

a. Multivitamin
b. Magnesium hydroxide
c. Pepto-Bismol®
d. Ibuprofen

 

 

____     3.   A patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following should be included in the patient’s differential diagnosis?

a. Gastroenteritis
b. Inflammatory bowel disease
c. Lactase deficiency
d. All of the above

 

 

____     4.   Mr. J. K., 38 years old, is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 189 pounds. He reports that he has had intermittent heartburn for several months and takes Tums® with temporary relief. He has been waking during the night with a burning sensation in his chest. Which additional information would lead you to believe that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the cause of his pain?

a. The pain seems better when he smokes to relieve his nerves.
b. Coffee and fried foods don’t bother him,
c. He wakes at night coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
d. All of the above

 

 

____     5.   A 29-year-old Englishman is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest and belly. He has been suffering the pain for 2 weeks and gets temporary relief from Alka-Seltzer®. The burning pain wakes him at night and radiates up to his chest. Which factor favors a diagnosis of gastric ulcer?

a. His gender
b. His age
c. His use of Alka-Seltzer
d. His ethnic origin

 

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

 

  1. ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

  1. ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

 

  1. ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

  1. ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

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