NURS 5338 COMPREHENSIVE
EXAMINATION GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ LDL Cholesterol.
Answer: A type of cholesterol that can accumulate in the walls of
arteries, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
◉ HDL Cholesterol.
Answer: A type of cholesterol that helps transport LDL cholesterol
away from the arteries and back to the liver for removal.
◉ Hypertension.
Answer: A condition characterized by consistently elevated blood
pressure, which can lead to serious health issues if untreated.
◉ ACE Inhibitors.
Answer: A class of medications that help relax blood vessels and
lower blood pressure by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting
enzyme.
◉ Calcium Channel Blockers.
, Answer: Medications that prevent calcium from entering cells of the
heart and blood vessel walls, leading to lower blood pressure.
◉ ROME IV Criteria.
Answer: Guidelines used to diagnose functional gastrointestinal
disorders, focusing on symptom-based diagnosis.
◉ Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Answer: A common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by
symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel
habits.
◉ Giardiasis.
Answer: An infection caused by the Giardia lamblia parasite, leading
to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.
◉ Hepatitis A.
Answer: A viral infection primarily spread through contaminated
food and water, preventable by vaccination.
◉ Hepatitis B.
Answer: A viral infection primarily transmitted through sexual
contact and blood exposure, also preventable by vaccination.
EXAMINATION GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ LDL Cholesterol.
Answer: A type of cholesterol that can accumulate in the walls of
arteries, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
◉ HDL Cholesterol.
Answer: A type of cholesterol that helps transport LDL cholesterol
away from the arteries and back to the liver for removal.
◉ Hypertension.
Answer: A condition characterized by consistently elevated blood
pressure, which can lead to serious health issues if untreated.
◉ ACE Inhibitors.
Answer: A class of medications that help relax blood vessels and
lower blood pressure by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting
enzyme.
◉ Calcium Channel Blockers.
, Answer: Medications that prevent calcium from entering cells of the
heart and blood vessel walls, leading to lower blood pressure.
◉ ROME IV Criteria.
Answer: Guidelines used to diagnose functional gastrointestinal
disorders, focusing on symptom-based diagnosis.
◉ Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Answer: A common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by
symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel
habits.
◉ Giardiasis.
Answer: An infection caused by the Giardia lamblia parasite, leading
to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.
◉ Hepatitis A.
Answer: A viral infection primarily spread through contaminated
food and water, preventable by vaccination.
◉ Hepatitis B.
Answer: A viral infection primarily transmitted through sexual
contact and blood exposure, also preventable by vaccination.
