Module 4A: GI/GU, CSA #4 Questions With Complete
Solutions
1. A patient, who first developed acute diarrhea 2 weeks ago,
presents to clinic reporting profuse watery, bloody diarrheal
stools 6 to 8 times daily. The provider notes a toxic appearance
with moderate dehydration. Which test is indicated to diagnose
this problem?
c. Stool sample for C. difficile toxin
2. A patient who developed chronic diarrhea after gastric
surgery asks what can be done to mitigate symptoms. What will
the provider recommend initially?
b. Avoiding liquids with meals
1. Which types of chronic noninfectious diarrhea will cause fatty
stools? (Select all that apply.)
a. Celiac disease
b. Cystic fibrosis
e. Pancreatic insufficiency
1. A patient experiences a sharp pain just under the sternum with
swallowing. This is more commonly associated with which
condition?
b. Infectious esophagitis
1. Which medications may cause the greatest increase in the
prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? (Select
all that apply.)
, a. Aspirin
b. Benzodiazepines
c. Calcium antagonists
1. A patient has an elevated indirect bilirubin. Which condition
may be causing this symptom?
c. Hemolytic anemia
2. A patient diagnosed with jaundice has bright orange urine.
What is a likely cause of this jaundice?
a. Bile duct obstruction
1. A patient presenting with jaundice has a bilirubin testing that
reveals elevated direct bilirubin. Which subsequent testing may
help determine the cause of these findings?
b. Liver function tests
d. Serologic viral tests
e. Serum iron and ferritin
1. A patient has a recent episode of vomiting and describes the
vomitus as containing mostly gastric juice. What does this
symptom suggest?
c. Peptic ulcer
2. A patient has nausea associated with chemotherapy. Which
agent will be prescribed to manage this side effect?
c. Ondansetron
1. Which is the most common cause of pancreatitis in the United
States?
Solutions
1. A patient, who first developed acute diarrhea 2 weeks ago,
presents to clinic reporting profuse watery, bloody diarrheal
stools 6 to 8 times daily. The provider notes a toxic appearance
with moderate dehydration. Which test is indicated to diagnose
this problem?
c. Stool sample for C. difficile toxin
2. A patient who developed chronic diarrhea after gastric
surgery asks what can be done to mitigate symptoms. What will
the provider recommend initially?
b. Avoiding liquids with meals
1. Which types of chronic noninfectious diarrhea will cause fatty
stools? (Select all that apply.)
a. Celiac disease
b. Cystic fibrosis
e. Pancreatic insufficiency
1. A patient experiences a sharp pain just under the sternum with
swallowing. This is more commonly associated with which
condition?
b. Infectious esophagitis
1. Which medications may cause the greatest increase in the
prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? (Select
all that apply.)
, a. Aspirin
b. Benzodiazepines
c. Calcium antagonists
1. A patient has an elevated indirect bilirubin. Which condition
may be causing this symptom?
c. Hemolytic anemia
2. A patient diagnosed with jaundice has bright orange urine.
What is a likely cause of this jaundice?
a. Bile duct obstruction
1. A patient presenting with jaundice has a bilirubin testing that
reveals elevated direct bilirubin. Which subsequent testing may
help determine the cause of these findings?
b. Liver function tests
d. Serologic viral tests
e. Serum iron and ferritin
1. A patient has a recent episode of vomiting and describes the
vomitus as containing mostly gastric juice. What does this
symptom suggest?
c. Peptic ulcer
2. A patient has nausea associated with chemotherapy. Which
agent will be prescribed to manage this side effect?
c. Ondansetron
1. Which is the most common cause of pancreatitis in the United
States?
