Cirrhosis and Cholecystitis Quiz

Which of the following is a common finding in the early stages of cirrhosis?

A patient with cirrhosis is exhibiting a coarse hand tremor. What is the medical term for this finding?

A patient with cirrhosis develops esophageal varices. What is the underlying cause of this complication?

Which laboratory finding is consistent with the decreased liver function and impaired albumin production in cirrhosis?

A patient experiencing chronic cholecystitis without calculi, who is athletic and thin, is LEAST likely to exhibit which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for cholecystitis?

A patient with cirrhosis develops an enlarged spleen. What specific term describes this condition?

What nutritional modification is generally recommended for a patient with cirrhosis?

A patient reports upper abdominal pain that radiates to the right shoulder. Which assessment finding is MOST specific to cholecystitis?

A patient with cirrhosis is having difficulty absorbing fat-soluble vitamins. Which of the following is most likely impaired?

Which lab value is LEAST likely to be elevated in a patient with cholecystitis?

Which diagnostic test is typically the initial choice for evaluating a patient with suspected cholecystitis?

Which nursing assessment finding would be of particular concern in a patient with esophageal varices?

Increased levels of what substance in the blood is a major contributor to the cognitive changes in hepatic encephalopathy?

A patient with cholecystitis is experiencing moderate, biliary pain. What medication is MOST appropriate?

Which nursing intervention should be avoided for a patient diagnosed with cholecystitis?

Which of the following is a medication class frequently used in the management of ascites, but requires monitoring of electrolyte levels?

Which medication is used for the long-term management of dissolving gallstones?

A patient considering Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for symptomatic gallstones should be excluded if they have which of the following condition?

What is a common late-stage or chronic manifestation of cholecystitis?

Diverticula most commonly develop in which part of the digestive system?

Which of the following dietary factors is most closely associated with the development of diverticula?

Which diagnostic test is considered most definitive for diagnosing diverticulitis?

A patient with acute diverticulitis is experiencing severe abdominal pain. Which of the following medications should be specifically avoided?

Which symptom is most indicative of a peptic ulcer hemorrhage?

Which of these assessment findings would be MOST indicative of peritonitis in a patient with diverticulitis?

What is a common cause of pyloric obstruction in peptic ulcer disease?

Following an acute episode of diverticulitis, what is the recommended dietary approach when symptoms subside?

A patient with a peptic ulcer is experiencing sudden, sharp abdominal pain and a rigid abdomen. Which complication is most likely?

Which of the following activities should be avoided by a patient with diverticulitis during an inflammatory episode?

What is the most serious complication associated with peptic ulcer disease?

Which of the following is a potential complication of diverticulitis, caused by perforation of the bowel into an adjacent organ?

Which of the following is a symptom of perforation in peptic ulcer disease?

What is a common laboratory finding in a patient with diverticulitis?

What type of surgical treatment is indicated for severe or recurrent diverticulitis?

What is a common risk factor for peptic ulcer disease?

What symptom is a common indicator of pyloric obstruction?

Which symptom is characteristic of peptic ulcer hemorrhage, particularly in older adults?

Which surgical procedure is classified as 'urgent'?

Which procedure is considered an 'emergency'?

A liver biopsy to confirm hepatitis is classified as what type of surgery by purpose?

Which of these is an example of an ablative procedure?

Restoring the appearance of malnourised tissues is classified as what type of surgery by purpose?

Which type of anesthesia involves the patient being in a drug-induced coma?

A patient who is awake and maintains their own airway, but is drowsy and may have amnesia, is likely under which type of anesthesia?

Which type of anesthesia blocks pain impulses without loss of consciousness?

An injection of anesthetic into the venous circulation of an extremity for surgery is known as what?

A patient undergoing a mastectomy is most likely going to have which kind of anesthesia and surgery by risk?

Which assessment finding is most indicative of potential fluid volume deficit in a patient with a peptic ulcer?

A patient is scheduled for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). What is the primary purpose of this procedure in the context of peptic ulcer disease?

Which of the following surgical intervention involves removing the lower portion of the stomach and attaching the remainder to the jejunum?

What is the primary goal of a vagotomy in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease?

A patient is prescribed magnesium hydroxide with aluminum hydroxide for peptic ulcer disease. What is a critical piece of patient education regarding the timing of this medication?

A patient is taking aluminum hydroxide for peptic ulcer disease. Which potential side effect should the nurse monitor?

A patient is prescribed sucralfate for peptic ulcer disease. Which instruction should be given to the patient regarding medication administration?

Which medication is contraindicated for use in patients with kidney problems?

What is a priority nursing action when administering pantoprazole (Protonix) intravenously (IV)?

A patient is using bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol). What should the patient be educated to avoid during this medication therapy?

Which of the following is a primary focus of patient education for clients with peptic ulcer disease?

A patient is taking omeprazole (Prilosec) for PUD. What should a nurse monitor for given the known side effects of this medication?

A patient, who is of childbearing age, is prescribed misoprostol. What education point should the patient receive regarding this medication?

Which diagnostic test is considered the most common for peptic ulcer disease, allowing for visualization and biopsy?

A patient with peptic ulcer disease has been prescribed an H2 antagonist. When should the patient take this medication?