NSG 6001 Week 3 Midterm

NSG 6001 Week 3 Midterm 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 - ANSWER nature of the pain, timing of the pain, palliative and provocative aspects, associated symptoms (n/v). A patient comes to the office complaining of constipation. The patient lists all of the following medications. Which drug could be responsible for the contipation - ANSWER Pepto-Bismol A patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following should be included in the patient's differential diagnosis? - ANSWER frequency, amount and fluidity, color and characteristics. Diet history, recent travel, medication use, source of drinking water A 29 year old Englishman is seen in the office with complaints of pain in his chest and belly. He has been suffering the pain for 2 weeks and gets temporary relief from Alka-Seltzer. The burning wakes him at night and radiates up to his chest. Which factor favors a diagnosis of gastric ulcer - ANSWER His use of Alka Seltzer Which of the following is most effective in diagnosing appendicitis - ANSWER History and physical