ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has a gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse should anticipate that in addition to cimetidine and sucralfate, the provider will prescribe which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarithromycin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for H. pylori infections, a frequent cause of gastric ulcers, as part of combination therapy.
Question 2 of 5
Which herb has been used in many cultures to provide relief of nausea associated with pregnancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ginger has been widely used to relieve nausea, including morning sickness during pregnancy, due to its natural anti-nausea properties.
Question 3 of 5
What precaution should a nurse initiate when caring for a patient with hepatitis B?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standard Precautions are appropriate for hepatitis B, which is transmitted through blood and body fluids, requiring hand hygiene and gloves.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient's mouth and notes white, milk curd-appearing plaques attached to the oral mucosa. Which condition is present?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thrush, caused by Candida albicans, is characterized by white, milk-curd-like plaques on the oral mucosa.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving palliative care with opioid-induced constipation. Laxative therapy has been unsuccessful in treating this patient. Which PRN medication should the nurse provide to best alleviate this type of constipation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methylnaltrexone, a peripherally acting opioid antagonist, specifically targets opioid-induced constipation without affecting pain relief, ideal for refractory cases.