NSG5003 Gastrointestinal Exam with Questions and Answers

NSG5003 Gastrointestinal Exam with Questions and Answers One of the many sequelae associated with cirrhosis is hepatic encephalopathy. It is a cause by the inability of the liver to: a) detoxify ammonia b) synthesize glycogen c) produce bile d) break down insulin ANSWER Detoxify ammonia Extrintestinal manifestation of Chron's disease a) heart failure b) pedal edema c) cholelithiasis d) splenomegaly ANSWER Cholelithiasis Hemolytic disease of the newborn may lead to accumulation of unconjugated bilirubin in the brain, which can cause kericterus. A characteristic of unconjugated bilirubin is that it: a) is considered direct bilirubin b) is soluble in water c) increased bile production d) is lipid soluble ANSWER Is lipid souluble Which type of hernia involves a bulding of the stomach through the diaphragm and into the chest a) inguinal hernia