ATI LPN
Chapter 15 The Gastrointestinal System Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a common side effect of antacids in the management of PUD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Constipation. Antacids containing aluminum or calcium can lead to constipation due to their ability to slow down gut motility. This can cause difficulty in passing stool. Diarrhea (choice A) is not a common side effect of antacids. Weight gain (choice C) and dizziness (choice D) are also not typical side effects of antacids. Constipation is a well-known side effect of antacids, making choice B the correct answer in managing PUD.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should advise a patient with PUD to avoid which of the following medications due to the risk of exacerbating the condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Both NSAIDs and aspirin inhibit prostaglandins, reducing mucosal protection and worsening PUD.
Question 3 of 5
A 35-year-old patient with a history of PUD presents with a sudden, sharp, and persistent pain in the upper abdomen that is worse with movement. What should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden, sharp pain worsened by movement in a PUD patient suggests perforation, a medical emergency.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with a history of PUD is admitted for observation after a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain. What diagnostic test would the nurse anticipate being ordered first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CT scan is often first to quickly identify complications like perforation or bleeding in acute PUD presentations.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with PUD is prescribed a combination therapy of amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and a PPI. The nurse understands that this regimen is intended to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This triple therapy eradicates H. pylori and reduces acid to heal ulcers.