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The client is experiencing swallowing difficulties and is now scheduled to receive a gastric feeding. She has the following oral medications prescribed: furosemide (Lasix), digoxin, enteric coated aspirin (Ecotrin), and vitamin E. The nurse withholds furosemide digoxin enteric coated aspirin vitamin E

enteric coated aspiring

Which of the following is the most successful treatment for gastric cancer? Removal of the tumor Chemotherapy Radiation Palliation

removal of the tumor

A home care nurse is caring for a client with complaints of epigastric discomfort who is scheduled for a barium swallow. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the test? "I'll avoid eating or drinking anything 6 to 8 hours before the test." "I'll drink full liquids the day before the test." "There is no need for special preparation before the test." "I'll take a laxative to clear my bowels before the test."

Ill avoid eating/drinking anything 6-8 hrs before the test

Which diagnostic produces images of the body by detecting the radiation emitted from radioactive substances? Positron emission tomography (PET) Computed tomography (CT) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Fibroscopy

PET

The nurse provides client education to a client about to undergo hydrogen breath testing. The nurse evaluates that the client understands the test when the client makes which statement? "First, I will drink a cherry flavored liquid." "The test will detect the presence of staph." "I should avoid antibiotics for 1 month before the test." "The test will detect the presence of oral cancer."

i shoud avoid antibiotics 1 month before also avoid: - operamide, sucralfate, and omeprazole for 1 week prior -cimetidine, famotidine, and ranitidine for 24 hours before

most @ risk blood type for PUD

Type O

A client is recovering from gastric surgery. Toward what goal should the nurse progress the client's enteral intake? Three meals and 120 ml fluid daily Three meals and three snacks and 120 mL fluid daily Six small meals and 120 mL fluid daily Six small meals daily with 120 mL fluid between meals

Six small meals daily with 120 mL fluid between meals

What is the recommended dietary treatment for a client with chronic cholecystitis? low-fat diet high-fiber diet low-residue diet low-protein diet

low fat

Which of the following would be most important to ensure that a client does not retain any barium after a barium swallow? Placing any stool passed in a specific preservative. Monitoring the stool passage and its color. Observing the color of urine. Monitoring the volume of urine.

monitring the stool passage and its color

Which drug is considered a stimulant laxative? Magnesium hydroxide Bisacodyl Mineral oil Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid

bisacody

A client is admitted for suspected GI disease. Assessment data reveal muscle wasting, a decrease in chest and axillary hair, and increased bleeding tendency. The nurse suspects the client has: cirrhosis. peptic ulcer disease. appendicitis. \ cholelithiasis.

cirrhosis

A client with carcinoma of the head of the pancreas is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following should the nurse administer to the client before surgery? Packed red blood cells Vitamin C Potassium Oral bile acids

packed red blood cells

What is the opening between the stomach and the SI

pyloric sphincter

The nurse is teaching the client about the upcoming endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Although the nurse instructs on several pertinent points of care, which is emphasized? The client will fast prior to the procedure. The client will have moderate sedation. The client will receive antibiotics before and after the procedure. The client will change positions frequently throughout the procedure.

the client will change positions frequently throughout the procedure

A client is actively bleeding from esophageal varices. Which of the following medications would the nurse most expect to be administered to this client? vasopressin ocreotide propanaolol spiralactone

vaspressin

The nurse is administering Cephulac (lactulose) to decrease the ammonia level in a patient who has hepatic encephalopathy. What should the nurse carefully monitor for that may indicate a medication overdose? Watery diarrhea Vomiting Ringing in the ears Asterixis

watery diarrhea