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Case Study: Helicobacter Pylori

Case Study: Helicobacter Pylori

15. Helicobacter pylori is implicated as a causative agent in the development of duodenal or gastric ulcers. What teaching should the nurse

practitioner plan for a patient who has a positive Helicobacter pylori test? (Points : 2)

It is highly contagious and a mask should be worn at home.

Treatment regimen is multiple lifetime medications.

Treatment regimen is multiple medications taken daily for a few weeks.

Treatment regimen is complicated and is not indicated unless the patient is symptomatic.

Question 16.

16. The best evidence rating drugs to consider in a post myocardial infarction patient include: (Points : 2)

ASA, ACE/ARB, beta-blocker, aldosterone blockade

ACE, ARB, Calcium channel blocker, ASA

Long-acting nitrates, warfarin, ACE, and ARB

ASA, clopidogrel, nitrates

Question 17.

17. The most common cause of eye redness is: (Points : 2)

Conjunctivitis

Acute glaucoma

Head trauma

Corneal abrasion

Question 18.

18. A specific eam used to evaluate the gall bladder is: (Points : 2)

Psoas sign

Obturator sign

Cullens sign

Murphy’s sign

Question 19.

19. An 82-year-old female presents to the emergency department with epigastric pain and weakness. She admits to having dark, tarry

stools for the last few days. She reports a long history of pain due to osteoarthritis. She self-medicates daily with ibuprofen, naprosyn, and

aspirin for joint pain. On physical eamination, she has orthostatic hypotension and pallor. Fecal occult blood test is positive. A likely etiology

of the patient’s problem is: (Points : 2)

Mallory-Weiss tear

Esophageal varices

Gastric ulcer

Colon cancer

Question 20.

20. Which of the following is not a contributing factor to the development of esophagitis in older adults? (Points : 2)

Increased gastric emptying time

Regular ingestion of NSAIDs

Decreased salivation

Fungal infections such as Candida

Question 21.

21. Susan P., a 60-year-old woman with a 30 pack year history, presents to your primary care practice for evaluation of a persistent,

daily cough with increased sputum production, worse in the morning, occurring over the past three months. She tells you, “I have the

same thing, year after year.” Which of the following choices would you consider strongly in your critical thinking process? (Points : 2)

Seasonal allergies

Acute bronchitis

Bronchial asthma

Chronic bronchitis

Question 22.

22. A 59-year-old patient with history of alcohol abuse comes to your office because of ‘throwing up blood”. On physical eamination, you note

ascites and caput medusa. A likely cause for the hematemesis is: (Points : 2)

Peptic ulcer disease

Barrett’s esophagus

Esophageal varices

Pancreatitis

Question 23.

23. Which disease process typically causes episodic right upper quadrant pain, epigastric pain or chest pain that can last 4-6 hours or less,

often radiates to the back (classically under the right shoulder blade) and is often accompanied by nausea or vomiting and often follows a

heavy, fatty meal. (Points : 2)

Acute pancreatitis

Duodenal ulcer

Biliary colic

Cholecystitis

Question 24.

24. Mr. A presents to your office complaining of chest pain, mid-sternal and radiating to his back. He was mowing his lawn. He reports the pain

lasting for about 8 minutes and went away after sitting down. What is his most likely diagnosis based on his presenting symptoms? (Points : 2)

Acute MI

GERD

Pneumonia

Angina

Question 25.

25. In addition to the complete blood count (CBC) with differential, which of the following laboratory tests is considered to be most useful in

diagnosing ACD and IDA? (Points : 2)

Serum iron

Total iron binding capacity

Transferrin saturation

Serum ferritin

Question 26.

26. If it has been determined a patient has esophageal reflu, you should tell them: (Points : 2)

They probably have a hiatal hernia causing reflu

They probably need surgery

They should avoid all fruit juices

Smoking, alcohol, and caffeine can aggravate their problem