Pregunta 1
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Which foods should a patient with GERD avoid? (select all that apply)
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tomatoes
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chocolate
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bread
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coffee
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tea
Pregunta 2
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What is the diagnostic study used for a definitive diagnosis of oral cancer?
Pregunta 3
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Proton pump inhibitor (PPIs) and antacids are the 2 most common treatment for GERD.
Pregunta 4
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radical neck dissection is used to treat oral cancer. This procedure includes
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removal of regional and cervical lymph nodes and their lymphatic channels, along with tracheostomy.
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mandibulectomy with removal of regional and cervical lymph nodes
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partial or full glossectomy, and removal of the floor of the mouth
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removal of thyroid and parathyroid gland, sternocleidomastoid muscle, and internal jugular vein.
Pregunta 5
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A 68 y/o women is experiencing chest pain from a new onset of heartburn. What should this patient do?
Pregunta 6
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which statement by the patient indicated that teaching on GERD has been successful?
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I should take and antacid on an empty stomach.
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I should make sure to have a snack before going to bed to avoid going to sleep with an empty stomach
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I should have a diet with lots of citrus fruits and milk to neutralize stomach acid and prevent pain.
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I should eat small, frequent low fat meals and fluids in between rather with food to prevent over distention of stomach.
Pregunta 7
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Which factors increase intraabdomianl pressure that may predispose patients to develop a hiatal hernia? (select all that apply)
Pregunta 8
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A 38 yr old African American makes presents to the clinic with erythroplasia (erythroplakia) along with reports of slurred speech,, ear pain, and dysphagia. The nurse recongnizes that these are symptoms of
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Constipation
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GERD
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Squamous cell carcinoma
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Herpes simplex
Pregunta 9
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Following a radical neck dissection, Mr. Jones states he is hungry and would like to get something in his stomach. The nurse knows that a this patient should be given what kind of nutrition?.
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should be kept NPO.
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should be kept on a clear liquid diet for 24-48 hours after surgery
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enteral nutrition via NG or gastrostomy.
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Parenteral fluids are given for the first 24-48 hours.
Pregunta 10
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A 60 yr old patient has been on a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for treatment of GERD for several years. She present to the clinic with severe hip pain. After a hip X-ray was taken , it shows a fracture on the right hip. The nurse know that this could be an adverse affect of what medication?
Pregunta 11
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Mrs. johnson is coming for testing to determine the extent of her hiatal hernia. Which study would the nurse obtain?
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barium swallow
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CT
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MRI
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endoscopy
Pregunta 12
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Which test is best for diagnosing GERD?
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Endoscopy
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Biopsy
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Barium swallow
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esophageal pH monitoring
Pregunta 13
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Which statement by the patient indicates teaching regarding Famotidine (Pepcid) was successful.
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acts to form a protective layer and serves as a barrier against acid, bile salts, and enzymes in the stomach.
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Blocks the effect of dopamine, increases gastric motility and emptying, and reduces reflux.
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Neutralizes HCL acid and is taken 1-3 hrs after meals and at bedtime.
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This medication works by blocking the action of H2 receptors therefore, decreasing HCL secretions, decreasing conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin, and decreasing irritation of esophageal and gastric mucosa.
Pregunta 14
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Which procedure is commonly used for treatment of complications of reflux?