Iggy nclex gi Exam Questions and
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17. The pancreas performs which functions? (Se- lect all that apply.)
a. Breaks down amino acids
b. Secretes enzymes for digestion from the exocrine part of the organ
c. Breaks down fatty acids and triglycerides
d. Produces glucagon from the endocrine part of the organ
e. Produces enzymes that digest carbohy- drates, fats, and proteins - ✔✔17. b, d, e
b. Secretes enzymes for digestion from the exocrine part of the organ
d. Produces glucagon from the endocrine part of the organ
e. Produces enzymes that digest carbohy- drates, fats, and proteins
18. Which statements about intrinsic factor are correct? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is produced by the parietal cells.
b. It is essential to fat emulsification.
c. It aids in the absorption of vitamin B12.
d. It forms and secretes bile.
e. Its absence causes pernicious anemia. - ✔✔18. a, c, e
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,a. It is produced by the parietal cells.
c. It aids in the absorption of vitamin B12.
e. Its absence causes pernicious anemia.
. Which statements about Kupffer cells are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. They are located in the epithelial cell layer lining in the GI tract.
b. They are cells found in the liver.
c. They are cells found in the wall of the stomach.
d. They are part of the substance that aids in the absorption of vitamin B12.
e. They are part of the body's reticuloendo- thelial system. - ✔✔19. b, e
They are cells found in the liver.
e. They are part of the body's reticuloendo- thelial system.
Which drugs predispose a patient to peptic ulcer disease and GI bleeding? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
b. Steroids
c. Aspirin
d. Lasix
e. Digitalis - ✔✔20. a, b, c,
a. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
b. Steroids
c. Aspirin
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, 21. Which gastrointestinal problem is related to anorexia?
a. Heartburn
b. Constipation
c. Steatorrhea
d. Loss of appetite - ✔✔21. d
d. Loss of appetite
22. Dyspepsia is characterized by which factors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Indigestion associated with eating
b. Loss of appetite for food
c. Heartburn associated with eating
d. Vomiting that occurs after eating
e. Malabsorption - ✔✔22. a, c
a. Indigestion associated with eating
c. Heartburn associated with eating
23. The nurse is caring for a patient with abdomi- nal pain. While assessing the patient,
which questions will the nurse ask the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Is the pain burning, gnawing, or stab- bing?"
b. "Can you point to where you feel the pain?" c. "Does your skin feel itchy?"
d. "When did you first notice the pain?"
e. "Does the pain spread anywhere?" - ✔✔a. "Is the pain burning, gnawing, or stab-
bing?"
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Answers 100% Pass
17. The pancreas performs which functions? (Se- lect all that apply.)
a. Breaks down amino acids
b. Secretes enzymes for digestion from the exocrine part of the organ
c. Breaks down fatty acids and triglycerides
d. Produces glucagon from the endocrine part of the organ
e. Produces enzymes that digest carbohy- drates, fats, and proteins - ✔✔17. b, d, e
b. Secretes enzymes for digestion from the exocrine part of the organ
d. Produces glucagon from the endocrine part of the organ
e. Produces enzymes that digest carbohy- drates, fats, and proteins
18. Which statements about intrinsic factor are correct? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is produced by the parietal cells.
b. It is essential to fat emulsification.
c. It aids in the absorption of vitamin B12.
d. It forms and secretes bile.
e. Its absence causes pernicious anemia. - ✔✔18. a, c, e
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,a. It is produced by the parietal cells.
c. It aids in the absorption of vitamin B12.
e. Its absence causes pernicious anemia.
. Which statements about Kupffer cells are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. They are located in the epithelial cell layer lining in the GI tract.
b. They are cells found in the liver.
c. They are cells found in the wall of the stomach.
d. They are part of the substance that aids in the absorption of vitamin B12.
e. They are part of the body's reticuloendo- thelial system. - ✔✔19. b, e
They are cells found in the liver.
e. They are part of the body's reticuloendo- thelial system.
Which drugs predispose a patient to peptic ulcer disease and GI bleeding? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
b. Steroids
c. Aspirin
d. Lasix
e. Digitalis - ✔✔20. a, b, c,
a. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
b. Steroids
c. Aspirin
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, 21. Which gastrointestinal problem is related to anorexia?
a. Heartburn
b. Constipation
c. Steatorrhea
d. Loss of appetite - ✔✔21. d
d. Loss of appetite
22. Dyspepsia is characterized by which factors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Indigestion associated with eating
b. Loss of appetite for food
c. Heartburn associated with eating
d. Vomiting that occurs after eating
e. Malabsorption - ✔✔22. a, c
a. Indigestion associated with eating
c. Heartburn associated with eating
23. The nurse is caring for a patient with abdomi- nal pain. While assessing the patient,
which questions will the nurse ask the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Is the pain burning, gnawing, or stab- bing?"
b. "Can you point to where you feel the pain?" c. "Does your skin feel itchy?"
d. "When did you first notice the pain?"
e. "Does the pain spread anywhere?" - ✔✔a. "Is the pain burning, gnawing, or stab-
bing?"
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