NUR 600 EXAM 5 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED
the lower esophageal sphincter is incompetent causing gastric acid to g up into the
esophagus.—ANSWER--Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
GERD Diagnosis—ANSWER--Endoscopy biopsy and pH of esophageal contents (normal pH is
close to 7.0)
GERD Prevention—ANSWER--AVOID full stomach, eat small portions every 3hrs, HOB
elevated, AVOID coffee, alcohol, fats, smoking!
GERD Medications—ANSWER--(-ZOLE), Proton pump inhibitors: Omeprazole, Lansoprazole,
Pantoprazole, metoclopramide (Reglan). (Produces anticholinergic effects, Peripheral
nervous system is stimulated -FAST, DRY, DILATED)
.First-Line treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—ANSWER--Metformin
Metformin
is recommended as initial pharmacologic treatment for—ANSWER--type 2 diabetes.
It has been shown to decrease triglycerides and LDLs.—ANSWER--Metformin
Metformin Most common side effects is—ANSWER--LACTIC ACIDOSIS
Symptoms of lactic acidosis include—ANSWER--nausea abdominal pain, and tachycardia.
, lACTIC ACIDOSIS Test should include—ANSWER--electrolytes, ketones, and serum glucose.
Obese Patients with normal renal function and elevated fasting plasma glucose may be
started on—ANSWER--combination of Metformin & a second-generation sulfonylurea.
should be considered for patients with diabetes during times of physical stress, such as
illness or surgery.—ANSWER--Insulin
Do NOT Use oral hypoglycemic meds in the—ANSWER--perioperative period.
to Prevent onset or delay onset of diabetes: Patients with impaired glucose should be
advised to lose—ANSWER--5% to 10% (10-15 lbs) of body weight.
Testing for type 2 diabetes should be considered in all adults with BMI GREATER then—
ANSWER--25
A patient with a triglycerides greater then 250mg/dL or a HDL less than n 35mg/dL is a risk
for developing—ANSWER--type 2 diabetes
A fasting plasma lever greater then 126mg/dL indicates .—ANSWER--diabetes
A fasting plasma of what level indicates diabetes—ANSWER--126 mg/dL
Peptic Ulcer: Caused by—ANSWER--Helicobacter pylori infection.
Peptic ulcer treatment: Combination of—ANSWER--2 Abx (Amoxicillin + clarithromycin or
Metronidazole and PPI (protonix)
eradicate H.Pylori by triple or quad therapy for—ANSWER--3-4 weeks.
Peptic ulcer treatment for patient who have allergic to penicillin, clarithromycin or
metronidazole.—ANSWER--Tetracycline
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AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED
the lower esophageal sphincter is incompetent causing gastric acid to g up into the
esophagus.—ANSWER--Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
GERD Diagnosis—ANSWER--Endoscopy biopsy and pH of esophageal contents (normal pH is
close to 7.0)
GERD Prevention—ANSWER--AVOID full stomach, eat small portions every 3hrs, HOB
elevated, AVOID coffee, alcohol, fats, smoking!
GERD Medications—ANSWER--(-ZOLE), Proton pump inhibitors: Omeprazole, Lansoprazole,
Pantoprazole, metoclopramide (Reglan). (Produces anticholinergic effects, Peripheral
nervous system is stimulated -FAST, DRY, DILATED)
.First-Line treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—ANSWER--Metformin
Metformin
is recommended as initial pharmacologic treatment for—ANSWER--type 2 diabetes.
It has been shown to decrease triglycerides and LDLs.—ANSWER--Metformin
Metformin Most common side effects is—ANSWER--LACTIC ACIDOSIS
Symptoms of lactic acidosis include—ANSWER--nausea abdominal pain, and tachycardia.
, lACTIC ACIDOSIS Test should include—ANSWER--electrolytes, ketones, and serum glucose.
Obese Patients with normal renal function and elevated fasting plasma glucose may be
started on—ANSWER--combination of Metformin & a second-generation sulfonylurea.
should be considered for patients with diabetes during times of physical stress, such as
illness or surgery.—ANSWER--Insulin
Do NOT Use oral hypoglycemic meds in the—ANSWER--perioperative period.
to Prevent onset or delay onset of diabetes: Patients with impaired glucose should be
advised to lose—ANSWER--5% to 10% (10-15 lbs) of body weight.
Testing for type 2 diabetes should be considered in all adults with BMI GREATER then—
ANSWER--25
A patient with a triglycerides greater then 250mg/dL or a HDL less than n 35mg/dL is a risk
for developing—ANSWER--type 2 diabetes
A fasting plasma lever greater then 126mg/dL indicates .—ANSWER--diabetes
A fasting plasma of what level indicates diabetes—ANSWER--126 mg/dL
Peptic Ulcer: Caused by—ANSWER--Helicobacter pylori infection.
Peptic ulcer treatment: Combination of—ANSWER--2 Abx (Amoxicillin + clarithromycin or
Metronidazole and PPI (protonix)
eradicate H.Pylori by triple or quad therapy for—ANSWER--3-4 weeks.
Peptic ulcer treatment for patient who have allergic to penicillin, clarithromycin or
metronidazole.—ANSWER--Tetracycline
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
