Question 1

A 56-year-old is diagnosed with gastric ulcers. Which of the following characterizes this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
A) Pain occurs immediately after eating.
B) Anorexia.
C) History of NSAID use.
D) Occurrence is typically a single event.
E) Occur more frequently in females.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

A 31-year-old female is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which of the following will be part of the treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)
A) Narcotic analgesics
B) Restriction of food intake
C) Nasogastric suctioning
D) Steroid therapy
E) IV fluids

Accepted Answer

Treatment for acute pancreatitis typically involves pain management with narcotic analgesics, restriction of food intake to rest the pancreas, nasogastric suctioning to reduce gastric secretions, and IV fluids for hydration and electrolyte balance. Steroid therapy is not typically used in the treatment of acute pancreatitis.

Question 3

A 52-year-old female presents with continuous abdominal pain that intensifies after eating. She is diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. Contributing factors include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Alcohol abuse
B) History of gallstones
C) Trauma
D) Smoking
E) Bulimia

Accepted Answer

Alcohol abuse, history of gallstones, and smoking are known contributing factors to chronic pancreatitis. Alcohol abuse is the most common cause, gallstones can lead to recurrent acute pancreatitis episodes that progress to chronic pancreatitis, and smoking is an independent risk factor. Trauma and bulimia are not typical contributing factors.

Question 4

Which of the following type(s) of hepatitis has an incubation period of up to 180 days? (Select all that apply.)
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

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Question 5

Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than _____.

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Quiz 36: Alterations of Digestive Function

A 56-year-old is diagnosed with gastric ulcers. Which of the following characterizes this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

A 31-year-old female is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which of the following will be part of the treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)

A 52-year-old female presents with continuous abdominal pain that intensifies after eating. She is diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. Contributing factors include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following type(s) of hepatitis has an incubation period of up to 180 days? (Select all that apply.)

Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than _____.