Regina is a 46 y.o. woman with ulcerative colitis. You expect her stools to look like: A. Watery and frothy B. Bloody and mucous C. Firm and well-formed D. Alternating constipation and diarrhea Correct Answer: B. Bloody and mucous Stools from ulcerative colitis are often bloody and… Read More »
A client with gastric cancer may exhibit which of the following symptoms? A. Abdominal cramping B. Constant hunger C. Feeling of fullness D. Weight gain Correct Answer: C. Feeling of fullness The client with gastric cancer may report a feeling of fullness in the stomach, but not… Read More »
Digoxin preparations and absorbents should not be given simultaneously. As a nurse, you are aware that if these agents are given simultaneously, which of the following will occur? A. Increased absorption of digoxin. B. Decreased absorption of digoxin. C. Increased absorption of the absorbent. D. Decreased absorption of the absorbent. … Read More »
The nurse would assess the client experiencing an acute episode of cholecystitis for pain that is located in the right A. Upper quadrant and radiates to the left scapula and shoulder. B. Upper quadrant and radiates to the right scapula and shoulder. C. Lower quadrant and radiates to the umbilicus. D.… Read More »
The student nurse is participating in a colorectal cancer screening program. Which patient has the fewest risk factors for colon cancer? A. Janice, a 45 y.o. with a 25-year history of ulcerative colitis. B. George, a 50 y.o. whose father died of colon cancer. C. Herman, a 60 y.o. who follows a… Read More »
When planning home care for a client with hepatitis A, which preventive measure should be emphasized to protect the client’s family? A. Keeping the client in complete isolation B. Using good sanitation with dishes and shared bathrooms C. Avoiding contact with blood-soiled clothing or dressing D. Forbidding the sharing of needles… Read More »
The nurse would anticipate using which medication if sclerotherapy has not been used? A. Neomycin B. Propranolol C. Vasopressin D. Cimetidine Correct Answer: C. Vasopressin Vasopressin is the drug of choice when sclerotherapy is contraindicated. Vasoactive drugs stop bleeding in most patients, and emergency sclerotherapy may carry… Read More »
Donald is a 61 y.o. man with diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is characterized by: A. Periodic rectal hemorrhage. B. Hypertension and tachycardia. C. Vomiting and elevated temperature. D. Crampy and lower left quadrant pain and low-grade fever. Correct Answer: D. Crampy and lower left quadrant pain and low-grade fever.… Read More »
Which of the following diagnostic tests may be performed to determine if a client has gastric cancer? A. Barium enema B. Colonoscopy C. Gastroscopy D. Serum chemistry levels Correct Answer: C. Gastroscopy A gastroscopy will allow direct visualization of the tumor. Patients presenting with any symptoms suspicious… Read More »
When used with hyperacidic disorders of the stomach, antacids are given to elevate the gastric pH to: A. 2.0 B. 4.0 C. 6.0 D. >8.0 Correct Answer: A. 2.0 Antacids are a group of drugs that have been on the market for many years. They were initially… Read More »