[Company name]
Rasmussen
MDC II exam 2
with correct
quizzes and
answers.
[Document subtitle]
, What are causes of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)? - correct ans:H. Pylori,
NSAIDs, stress, alcohol, smoking
Symptoms of a gastric ulcer are what? - correct ans:Pain 30-60 mins AFTER
eating
Eating worsens the pain
N/V
Weight loss
Symptoms of a duodenal ulcer are what? - correct ans:Pain 1.5-3 hours
AFTER meals
Eating relieves the pain
Night-time pain
Melena
Major complications of Ulcers? - correct ans:Black stools
Vomiting blood
Severe pain
Rigid abdomen (if perforated)
Distension/vomiting (if obstructed)
As a nurse, how do we help the patient with an ulcer? - correct ans:NPO
during active complications
What two medications are given during an active ulcer flare up? - correct
ans:Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) & H2 blockers
How do we know when our patient has a bowel obstruction? - correct
ans:Severe cramping, abdominal distension, vomiting
Rasmussen
MDC II exam 2
with correct
quizzes and
answers.
[Document subtitle]
, What are causes of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)? - correct ans:H. Pylori,
NSAIDs, stress, alcohol, smoking
Symptoms of a gastric ulcer are what? - correct ans:Pain 30-60 mins AFTER
eating
Eating worsens the pain
N/V
Weight loss
Symptoms of a duodenal ulcer are what? - correct ans:Pain 1.5-3 hours
AFTER meals
Eating relieves the pain
Night-time pain
Melena
Major complications of Ulcers? - correct ans:Black stools
Vomiting blood
Severe pain
Rigid abdomen (if perforated)
Distension/vomiting (if obstructed)
As a nurse, how do we help the patient with an ulcer? - correct ans:NPO
during active complications
What two medications are given during an active ulcer flare up? - correct
ans:Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) & H2 blockers
How do we know when our patient has a bowel obstruction? - correct
ans:Severe cramping, abdominal distension, vomiting