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What is the most common symptoms of GERD?
Pyrosis
A patient comes into the clinic complaining of a burning, tight sensation at the bottom of their
chest that is radiating towards the jaw. What might this indicate?
The patient is experiencing pyrosis (heartburn)
What medication can be given to a patient before they eat a meal in order to help mucosa heal and
swallow easier?
Sucralfate
What type of medication promotes gastric emptying?
Prokinetic drugs including Metoclopramide (Reglan)
What are side effects of Metoclopramide?
Hallucinations and EPS symptoms including tremor and dyskinesia.
What are the two main risk factors of cirrhosis?
ETOH and Viral Chronic Hepatitis
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A patient comes into the hospital with past medical history of liver failure. The patient has is unable
to state where they are and what the date is. What can this be a cause of?
Encephalopathy: Increased urea which leads to decreased loss of consciousness. The patient can
also experience a sweet, musty breath.
How can you relieve chest pain related to GERD?
Antacids
What is dyspepsia?
discomfort in the upper abdomen
What are examples of respiratory problems that can occur with a patient experiencing GERD?
asthma, bronchospasms, and laryngospasms
A patient is trying to cough, but cannot seem to take a breath. What is this an example of?
Laryngospasm
What are characteristics of Barret's esophagus?
-metaplasia (REVERSIBLE changes in cells)
-precancerous
-thought to be primarily due to GERD
What is important to assess with a patient that has esophageal varices?
Increased bleeding
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Nsg 320 Exam 3 Study Guide – Latest
2025 Edition | Accurate Test Bank Q&A
What is the most common symptoms of GERD?
Pyrosis
A patient comes into the clinic complaining of a burning, tight sensation at the bottom of their
chest that is radiating towards the jaw. What might this indicate?
The patient is experiencing pyrosis (heartburn)
What medication can be given to a patient before they eat a meal in order to help mucosa heal and
swallow easier?
Sucralfate
What type of medication promotes gastric emptying?
Prokinetic drugs including Metoclopramide (Reglan)
What are side effects of Metoclopramide?
Hallucinations and EPS symptoms including tremor and dyskinesia.
What are the two main risk factors of cirrhosis?
ETOH and Viral Chronic Hepatitis
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A patient comes into the hospital with past medical history of liver failure. The patient has is unable
to state where they are and what the date is. What can this be a cause of?
Encephalopathy: Increased urea which leads to decreased loss of consciousness. The patient can
also experience a sweet, musty breath.
How can you relieve chest pain related to GERD?
Antacids
What is dyspepsia?
discomfort in the upper abdomen
What are examples of respiratory problems that can occur with a patient experiencing GERD?
asthma, bronchospasms, and laryngospasms
A patient is trying to cough, but cannot seem to take a breath. What is this an example of?
Laryngospasm
What are characteristics of Barret's esophagus?
-metaplasia (REVERSIBLE changes in cells)
-precancerous
-thought to be primarily due to GERD
What is important to assess with a patient that has esophageal varices?
Increased bleeding
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