NSG 320 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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What is the most common symptoms of GERD? Ans✓✓✓Pyrosis
A patient comes into the clinic complaining of a burning, tight sensation
at the bottom of their chest that is radiating towards the jaw. What might
this indicate? Ans✓✓✓The patient is experiencing pyrosis (heartburn)
How can you relieve chest pain related to GERD? Ans✓✓✓Antacids
What is dyspepsia? Ans✓✓✓discomfort in the upper abdomen
What are examples of respiratory problems that can occur with a patient
experiencing GERD? Ans✓✓✓asthma, bronchospasms, and
laryngospasms
A patient is trying to cough, but cannot seem to take a breath. What is
this an example of? Ans✓✓✓Laryngospasm
What are characteristics of Barret's esophagus? Ans✓✓✓-metaplasia
(REVERSIBLE changes in cells)
-precancerous
-thought to be primarily due to GERD
, What is important to assess with a patient that has esophageal varices?
Ans✓✓✓Increased bleeding
Ambulatory esophageal pH monitoring Ans✓✓✓measures the pH level
of acid, typically done if there is no inflammation
What can you teach a patient to do at home in order to change their
lifestyle if they have GERD? Ans✓✓✓Raise the head of the bed 30
degrees
Omeprazole (Prilosec) PPI Ans✓✓✓-Used to promote esophageal
healing
-Decreases occurrence of esophageal strictures
-Increases risk of C. diff and bone fractures
- Most common side effect is headache!!
What are examples of Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers?
Ans✓✓✓Famotidine (Pepsid), Ranitidine (Zantac) & Cimetidine. These
medications are given orally and through IV
What is the action of H2 receptor blockers? Ans✓✓✓decrease the
secretion of Hcl Acid
What medication can be given to a patient before they eat a meal in
order to help mucosa heal and swallow easier? Ans✓✓✓Sucralfate
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
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What is the most common symptoms of GERD? Ans✓✓✓Pyrosis
A patient comes into the clinic complaining of a burning, tight sensation
at the bottom of their chest that is radiating towards the jaw. What might
this indicate? Ans✓✓✓The patient is experiencing pyrosis (heartburn)
How can you relieve chest pain related to GERD? Ans✓✓✓Antacids
What is dyspepsia? Ans✓✓✓discomfort in the upper abdomen
What are examples of respiratory problems that can occur with a patient
experiencing GERD? Ans✓✓✓asthma, bronchospasms, and
laryngospasms
A patient is trying to cough, but cannot seem to take a breath. What is
this an example of? Ans✓✓✓Laryngospasm
What are characteristics of Barret's esophagus? Ans✓✓✓-metaplasia
(REVERSIBLE changes in cells)
-precancerous
-thought to be primarily due to GERD
, What is important to assess with a patient that has esophageal varices?
Ans✓✓✓Increased bleeding
Ambulatory esophageal pH monitoring Ans✓✓✓measures the pH level
of acid, typically done if there is no inflammation
What can you teach a patient to do at home in order to change their
lifestyle if they have GERD? Ans✓✓✓Raise the head of the bed 30
degrees
Omeprazole (Prilosec) PPI Ans✓✓✓-Used to promote esophageal
healing
-Decreases occurrence of esophageal strictures
-Increases risk of C. diff and bone fractures
- Most common side effect is headache!!
What are examples of Histamine 2 Receptor Blockers?
Ans✓✓✓Famotidine (Pepsid), Ranitidine (Zantac) & Cimetidine. These
medications are given orally and through IV
What is the action of H2 receptor blockers? Ans✓✓✓decrease the
secretion of Hcl Acid
What medication can be given to a patient before they eat a meal in
order to help mucosa heal and swallow easier? Ans✓✓✓Sucralfate
