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A 35 year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the
following should be included in the history and physical exam?
A. Digital rectal exam
B. Pelvic exam
C. Sexual history
D. All of the above - Correct Answer D. All of the above"
"Mr. J. K., 38 years old, is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 189 pounds. He reports that he has
had intermittent heartburn for several months for which he takes Tums with temporary relief.
He has been waking during the night with a burning sensation in his chest. Which additional
information would lead you to believe that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the
cause of his pain?
A. The pain seems better when he smokes to relieve his nerves.
B. Coffee and fried foods do not bother him.
C. He awakens at night coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
D. All of the above - Correct Answer C. He awakens at night coughing with a bad taste in his
mouth."
"A patient is seen in the office and is complaining of constipation. The patient lists all of the
following medications. Which drug could be responsible for the constipation?
A. Multivitamin
B. Magnesium hydroxide
,C. PeptoBismol
D. Ibuprofen - Correct Answer C. PeptoBismol"
"A gastroenterologist is teaching a group of nurse practitioner students about the enteric
nervous system in preparation for a consultation on a patient who has suffered a spinal cord
injury. Which of the physician's teaching points is most accurate?
A. "Parasympathetic stimulation blocks the release of the excitatory neuromediators and
inhibits GI motility."
B. "Sympathetic innervation of much of the GI tract occurs by way of the vagus nerve."*
C. "The enteric nervous system is made up of the myenteric and submucosal plexuses; these
are located in the wall of the GI tract."
D. "The myenteric plexus is responsible for controlling the function of each segment of the
intestinal tract." - Correct Answer C. "The enteric nervous system is made up of the myenteric
and submucosal plexuses; these are located in the wall of the GI tract.""
"Cheryl has celiac disease. Which diet should you place her on?
A. High protein diet
B. Gluten free diet
C. Low residue diet
D. Low fat diet - Correct Answer B. Gluten free diet"
"A patient with complaints of diarrhea is seen. Which of the following should be included on
the differential diagnosis list for a patient with diarrhea?
A. Gastroenteritis
B. Inflammatory bowel disease
, C. Lactase deficiency
D. All of the above - Correct Answer D. All of the above"
"A 29yearold Englishman is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest and belly for
2 weeks. He gets temporary relief from Alka Seltzer. The burning pain wakes him at night and
radiates up into his chest. Which factor favors a diagnosis of gastric ulcer?
A. His gender
B. His age
C. His use of Alka Seltzer - Correct Answer C. His use of Alka Seltzer"
"Which of the following is most effective in diagnosing appendicitis?
A. History and physical
B. Sedimentation rate Kidneys, ureter, bladder (KUB) radiograph
C. Complete blood cell (CBC) count with differential (note: there is not always and elevated
WBC count) - Correct Answer A. History and physical"
"Which of the following is associated with celiac disease (AKA celiac sprue or gluten-
sensitivity enteropathy)?
A. Malabsorption
B. Constipation
C. Rectal bleeding
D. Esophageal ulceration - Correct Answer A. Malabsorption"