Nclex prep (Remar review) questions with correct answers

What are the three disorders that make up COPD? - Answer Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) - Answer Aka Acid reflex What is the primary symptoms of Gerd - Answer Pyrosis (heartburn) What test confirms Gerd - Answer Barium swallow fluoroscopy What malfunction allows reflux in GERD? - Answer lower esophageal sphincter What is client teaching for gerd - Answer Low-fat, high-protein diet, take antacids, avoid lying flat after meals the virus that causes AIDS - Answer HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus How is HIV be transmitted - Answer Sexual intercourse, direct contact with infected blood/body fluids, HIV mother gives birth to baby What are symptoms of HIV - Answer Fever, weight loss, night sweats, diarrhea, fatigue How is HIV confirmed - Answer Screening done FIRST to see if HIV antibodies present.