Total parenteral nutrition entails feeding that

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Total parenteral nutrition entails feeding that:

A. Does not involve the GI tract B. Includes fluids C. Involves a liquid-only diet D. Requires whole grains

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: TPN (A) bypasses the GI tract, delivering nutrients intravenously.

What can worsen abdominal pain?

A. Heat B. Activity C. Food D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All (D)—heat, activity, and food—can exacerbate abdominal pain depending on the cause.

Which of the following is not appropriate for the treatment of pneumothorax?

A. A warm compress B. Administering oxygen C. Administering narcotics D. Inserting a chest tube

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Warm compress (A) is ineffective for pneumothorax; B, C, D address breathing/pain.

What test is appropriate for diagnosing whether a patient has diabetes mellitus?

A. Cortisol B. CBC C. HbA1c D. Thyroid test

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: HbA1c (C) assesses long-term glucose control, key for diabetes diagnosis.

A woman has developed uterine fibroids. Which of these medications should not be prescribed, as they will worsen the condition?

A. Iron pills B. Birth control medications C. NSAIDs D. Blood thinners

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Birth control (B) (hormonal) can stimulate fibroid growth.

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