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NCLEX Questions Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which foods should be included in a balanced diet as a good source of roughage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fruits and vegetables provide fiber (roughage), essential for digestion, making B the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
During a long-distance run on a hot day, an athlete produces large quantities of sweat. As a result, the kidneys change the rate of urine production. Why is this change important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased urine production conserves water lost through sweating, making C the correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
The nephron is the structural unit of the human
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, making C the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
A patient arrives to the clinic for evaluation of epigastric pain. The patient describes the pain to be relieved by food intake. In addition, the patient reports awaking in the middle of the night with a gnawing pain in the stomach. Based on the patient's description this appears to be what type of peptic ulcer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Duodenal ulcers typically feature pain relieved by food and nocturnal gnawing pain due to increased acid in the duodenum, making A correct.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following medications is commonly used to reduce stomach acid in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PPIs reduce stomach acid effectively, aiding ulcer healing, making C correct; aspirin and ibuprofen worsen ulcers.