BIOD 331 | NURS 231 Pathophysiology
MODULE 7 EXAM
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,1. Treatments for gastroesophageal reflux include each of the following EXCEPT:
A) Eleva on of the head at bed me
B) Avoidance of fa y foods
C) Antacid medica ons
D) Caffeinated beverages
Correct Answer: D) Caffeinated beverages
Verified Explana!on:
Lifestyle modifica ons and medica ons (antacids, H2 blockers, PPIs) are evidence-
based interven ons for GERD management. Caffeinated beverages are actually
known to lower esophageal sphincter pressure and can exacerbate reflux, so their
use is discouraged, not recommended.
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2. What symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome would require further
inves!ga!on? Select all that apply.
A) Blood in stool
B) Abdominal pain relieved by defeca on
C) Weight loss
D) Anemia
, Correct Answers: A) Blood in stool; C) Weight loss; D) Anemia
Verified Explana!on:
Alarm features such as blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, and anemia
are not typical of IBS and may indicate more serious pathology, such as colorectal
cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. "Abdominal pain relieved by defeca on" is
characteris c of IBS and would not prompt further inves ga on in isola on.
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3. Risk factors for the development of pep!c ulcer include which of the
following? Select all that apply.
A) Aspirin therapy
B) H. pylori infec on
C) Vegetarian diet
D) Stress
E) NSAID use
Correct Answers: A) Aspirin therapy; B) H. pylori infec on; D) Stress; E) NSAID use
Verified Explana!on:
Pep c ulcer disease is most commonly associated with H. pylori infec on and
NSAID use (including aspirin), while psychological stress remains a contributory
MODULE 7 EXAM
Actual Questions and Verified Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
Portage Learning, Geneva College
Inside you will get:
Updated Module 7 Exam
True & False Questions
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
Expert-Verified Explanations
,1. Treatments for gastroesophageal reflux include each of the following EXCEPT:
A) Eleva on of the head at bed me
B) Avoidance of fa y foods
C) Antacid medica ons
D) Caffeinated beverages
Correct Answer: D) Caffeinated beverages
Verified Explana!on:
Lifestyle modifica ons and medica ons (antacids, H2 blockers, PPIs) are evidence-
based interven ons for GERD management. Caffeinated beverages are actually
known to lower esophageal sphincter pressure and can exacerbate reflux, so their
use is discouraged, not recommended.
---
2. What symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome would require further
inves!ga!on? Select all that apply.
A) Blood in stool
B) Abdominal pain relieved by defeca on
C) Weight loss
D) Anemia
, Correct Answers: A) Blood in stool; C) Weight loss; D) Anemia
Verified Explana!on:
Alarm features such as blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, and anemia
are not typical of IBS and may indicate more serious pathology, such as colorectal
cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. "Abdominal pain relieved by defeca on" is
characteris c of IBS and would not prompt further inves ga on in isola on.
---
3. Risk factors for the development of pep!c ulcer include which of the
following? Select all that apply.
A) Aspirin therapy
B) H. pylori infec on
C) Vegetarian diet
D) Stress
E) NSAID use
Correct Answers: A) Aspirin therapy; B) H. pylori infec on; D) Stress; E) NSAID use
Verified Explana!on:
Pep c ulcer disease is most commonly associated with H. pylori infec on and
NSAID use (including aspirin), while psychological stress remains a contributory
