NURS 623 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ In a female patient who presents with abdominal pain, what is the first
diagnostic test you would order? Answer: HCG
▶ risk factors for development of a peptic ulcer/PUD Answer: *H. Pylori
infection
*prolonged NSAID/ ASA use
*smoking
▶ Differentiate among diverticulosis and diverticulitis Answer: Diverticula
are pockets that form in the lining of the colon. They can be present and
simply an incidental finding (diverticulosis)
or they can become infected or inflamed (diverticulitis)
▶ What are the risk factors of diverticulitis? Answer: *Having diverticulosis
in conjunction with untreated constipation
*Smoking
*lack of exercise
*obesity
*NSAID and Opioid use
, ▶ How would you differentiate between a diagnosis of gastroenteritis and
irritable bowel syndrome? Answer: IBS: is chronic LLQ pain diarrhea,
constipation, passing mucous and occurs 1 or more times a week over 3
months.
Gastroenteritis: (stomach bug) is caused by a bacteria, (no constipation)
diarrhea, N/V symptom limited to several days
▶ How do you treat travelers diarrhea? Answer: azithromycin 1000mg 1
one dose; or 500mg x 3 d
Cipro 750 mg one dose
Levofloxacin 500 mg 1-3 days
▶ differential diagnosis, for a patient presents with diarrhea Answer:
Acute: Gastritis, medication induced, lactose intolerant
Chronic: CRhons, IBS, IBD,
▶ mode of transmission for Hepatitis A Answer: fecal-oral
▶ mode of transmission for Hepatitis B Answer: direct contact with infected
blood or blood products or by sexual contact
▶ mode of transmission for Hepatitis C Answer: blood, semen, maternal-
neonate
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ In a female patient who presents with abdominal pain, what is the first
diagnostic test you would order? Answer: HCG
▶ risk factors for development of a peptic ulcer/PUD Answer: *H. Pylori
infection
*prolonged NSAID/ ASA use
*smoking
▶ Differentiate among diverticulosis and diverticulitis Answer: Diverticula
are pockets that form in the lining of the colon. They can be present and
simply an incidental finding (diverticulosis)
or they can become infected or inflamed (diverticulitis)
▶ What are the risk factors of diverticulitis? Answer: *Having diverticulosis
in conjunction with untreated constipation
*Smoking
*lack of exercise
*obesity
*NSAID and Opioid use
, ▶ How would you differentiate between a diagnosis of gastroenteritis and
irritable bowel syndrome? Answer: IBS: is chronic LLQ pain diarrhea,
constipation, passing mucous and occurs 1 or more times a week over 3
months.
Gastroenteritis: (stomach bug) is caused by a bacteria, (no constipation)
diarrhea, N/V symptom limited to several days
▶ How do you treat travelers diarrhea? Answer: azithromycin 1000mg 1
one dose; or 500mg x 3 d
Cipro 750 mg one dose
Levofloxacin 500 mg 1-3 days
▶ differential diagnosis, for a patient presents with diarrhea Answer:
Acute: Gastritis, medication induced, lactose intolerant
Chronic: CRhons, IBS, IBD,
▶ mode of transmission for Hepatitis A Answer: fecal-oral
▶ mode of transmission for Hepatitis B Answer: direct contact with infected
blood or blood products or by sexual contact
▶ mode of transmission for Hepatitis C Answer: blood, semen, maternal-
neonate
