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B Which of the following is a sign that a person might have dysphagia?
a) persistent dry mouth
b) frequent throat clearing
c) inflammation of the mucous membranes
d) gastroesophageal reflux
A Circular muscles that act as valves to control food passage are:
a) sphincters.
b) gingivitis.
c) esophagitis.
d) strictures.
C Which of the following is a goal in treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease?
a) repairing the sphincter
b) relaxing the sphincter
c) decreasing esophageal irritation
d) increasing pepsin production
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B Which of the following is a potential complication of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
a) heartburn
b) perforation
c) inflammatory bowel disease
d) gastritis
D Dietary management of peptic ulcer disease includes
a) consuming a bland diet.
b) drinking milk frequently.
c) eating frequent snacks.
d) avoiding alcohol and coffee.
C A patient has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The provider prescribes a
proton pump inhibitor. About what medication would the nurse anticipate teaching
the patient?
A) Famotidine
B) Magnesium hydroxide (Maalox)
C) Omeprazole (Prilosec)
D) Ranitidine (Zantac)
A A patient is scheduled to have a fundoplication. What statement by the patient
indicates a need to review preoperative teaching?
A) "After the operation, I can eat anything I want."
B) "I will have to eat smaller, more frequent meals."
C) "I will take stool softeners for several weeks."
D) "This surgery may not control my symptoms."
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B Which of the following is a sign that a person might have dysphagia?
a) persistent dry mouth
b) frequent throat clearing
c) inflammation of the mucous membranes
d) gastroesophageal reflux
A Circular muscles that act as valves to control food passage are:
a) sphincters.
b) gingivitis.
c) esophagitis.
d) strictures.
C Which of the following is a goal in treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease?
a) repairing the sphincter
b) relaxing the sphincter
c) decreasing esophageal irritation
d) increasing pepsin production
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B Which of the following is a potential complication of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
a) heartburn
b) perforation
c) inflammatory bowel disease
d) gastritis
D Dietary management of peptic ulcer disease includes
a) consuming a bland diet.
b) drinking milk frequently.
c) eating frequent snacks.
d) avoiding alcohol and coffee.
C A patient has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The provider prescribes a
proton pump inhibitor. About what medication would the nurse anticipate teaching
the patient?
A) Famotidine
B) Magnesium hydroxide (Maalox)
C) Omeprazole (Prilosec)
D) Ranitidine (Zantac)
A A patient is scheduled to have a fundoplication. What statement by the patient
indicates a need to review preoperative teaching?
A) "After the operation, I can eat anything I want."
B) "I will have to eat smaller, more frequent meals."
C) "I will take stool softeners for several weeks."
D) "This surgery may not control my symptoms."
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