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Upper Gastrointestinal System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which layer is the myenteric plexus located in?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The myenteric plexus, part of the enteric nervous system, is located between the muscle layers of the muscularis, controlling GI motility.
Question 2 of 5
In a patient admitted with acute coronary syndrome, which of the following variables at admission contributes to estimating the risk of death or recurrent myocardial in the GRACE score?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The GRACE score includes variables like age, heart rate, systolic BP, creatinine, cardiac arrest, ST-segment deviation, and troponin, but not explicitly these options; however, oxygen saturation can indirectly reflect severity, making C the most relevant.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding the treatment of heart failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beta-blockers (e.g., carvedilol) improve mortality in heart failure across stages, making A the most correct statement.
Question 4 of 5
A 67-year old male smoker has atrial fibrillation and a history of treated hypertension. He has symptoms of leg claudication and stable chronic kidney disease with an estimated glomerular filtration rate of 28 ml/min. He works as a food critic and enjoys trying various different foods. Which ONE of the following is the MOST APPROPRIATE anticoagulant to initiate for prevention of stroke?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apixaban, a direct oral anticoagulant, is suitable for AF stroke prevention in CKD (eGFR 15-29), unlike warfarin which requires dietary stability, making A the best choice.
Question 5 of 5
Which ONE of the following should be recommended in a patient with high blood pressure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high potassium, low sodium diet helps lower BP, despite high saturated fat being suboptimal, making D the best choice among options.