Nausea is difficult to discern in a young child. What question should the clinician ask to determine if a
child has nausea?
- correct answer Are you hungry?
A 52-year-old female is suspected of having a gastric ulcer and will undergo an EGD. She is concerned
because she heard that gastric ulcers can be malignant. How should the clinician respond?
- correct answer About 95% of gastric ulcers are benign
A 72-year-old male patient presents to the clinic for his annual physical. He states that he is worried
because he only has a bowel movement every three days. How should the clinician respond?
- correct answer There is no such thing as a normal pattern of defecation.
A 26-year-old male recently returned from a camping trip with symptoms of acute gastroenteritis. He
reports that he only ate vegetables from his garden that he canned prior to his outing. Which of the
following pathogens might be causing his symptoms?
- correct answer Clostridium botulinum
A 30-year-old male presents to the clinic with intermittent diarrhea. He states that the loose stools
always occur within 30 minutes after taking antacids. How should the clinician respond?
- correct answer Antacids may contain magnesium, which may cause diarrhea
A 29-year-old female just returned from central America with traveler's diarrhea and presents to the
clinic for evaluation. Which of the following is the best treatment?
- correct answer Supportive care.
An 82-year-old female has been diagnosed with irritable bowel, chronic constipation and diverticulosis
following a colonoscopy. Which pharmacological agent should the clinician recommend?
- correct answer Bulk laxative.
A 67-year-old female on multiple medications for chronic conditions was just diagnosed with GERD. In
teaching the patient about the disease, what medication should the clinician recommend that the