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NSG 6001 Week 3 Midterm Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
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
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A 46-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with abdominal pain. Which of the following tests is
essential for this patient? - answer✔Urine human chorionic gonadotropin
. A 25-year-old accountant is seen in the clinic complaining of crampy abdominal pain after
meals. She is often constipated and takes laxatives, which are followed by a couple of days of
diarrhea. She temporarily feels better after a bowel movement. She states she is embarrassed by
flatulence and has abdominal distension. She has had no weight loss or blood in her stool. This
problem has gone on for about 6 months. What should the next step be? - answer✔Obtain a
complete history
A 28-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with colicky abdominal pain particular with meals. She
has frequent constipation, flatulence, and abdominal distension. Which of the data make a
diagnosis of diverticulitis unlikely? - answer✔Her age
A 28-year-old patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following responses to
the history questions would help the primary care physician (PCP) establish the diagnosis of
irritable bowel syndrome? - answer✔
Which of the following dietary instructions should be given to a patient with GERD? -
answer✔Eliminate coffee
The patient with GERD should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities? -
answer✔Weight lifting
12/3/2024 11:27AM
NSG 6001 Week 3 Midterm Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
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
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12/3/2024 11:27AM
A 46-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with abdominal pain. Which of the following tests is
essential for this patient? - answer✔Urine human chorionic gonadotropin
. A 25-year-old accountant is seen in the clinic complaining of crampy abdominal pain after
meals. She is often constipated and takes laxatives, which are followed by a couple of days of
diarrhea. She temporarily feels better after a bowel movement. She states she is embarrassed by
flatulence and has abdominal distension. She has had no weight loss or blood in her stool. This
problem has gone on for about 6 months. What should the next step be? - answer✔Obtain a
complete history
A 28-year-old patient is seen in the clinic with colicky abdominal pain particular with meals. She
has frequent constipation, flatulence, and abdominal distension. Which of the data make a
diagnosis of diverticulitis unlikely? - answer✔Her age
A 28-year-old patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following responses to
the history questions would help the primary care physician (PCP) establish the diagnosis of
irritable bowel syndrome? - answer✔
Which of the following dietary instructions should be given to a patient with GERD? -
answer✔Eliminate coffee
The patient with GERD should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities? -
answer✔Weight lifting
