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Certified Gastroenterology RN Exam Prep - Question List

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51. A patient diagnosed with a peptic ulcer is prescribed with sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should be given to the patient to ensure that the medication is taken appropriately?
  1. Sucralfate is taken with meals
  2. Sucralfate should be administered together with an antacid
  3. Sucralfate should be administered two hours apart from warfarin sodium
  4. Sucralfate can cause diarrhea; increased fiber intake is recommended
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52.

A client has a serum calcium level of 5.0 mg/dL. As the nurse reviews the client's records, which information is the most likely cause of the laboratory result?

  1. Over activity of parathyroid glands
  2. Excessive vitamin D levels
  3. Intake of furosemide
  4. Renal failure
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53. A patient diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy is prescribed with lactulose. The medication treats liver cirrhosis by the following actions except:
  1. It decreases the pH of the bowel
  2. It decreases ammonia production by the bacteria
  3. It promotes ammonia excretion.
  4. It reduces the number of colonic bacteria that convert urea and amino acids into ammonia.
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54.

A nurse is assigned in the triage area of the emergency department. The nurse is assigned to care for a three-year-old child complaining of severe abdominal pain. Further assessment shows abdominal distension, shortness of breath, and lethargy. What is the appropriate category for this child?

  1. Red
  2. Green
  3. Yellow
  4. Black
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55.

Which of the following best describes the recommended diet for the client with Meniere's syndrome?

  1. High in fiber
  2. Low in sodium
  3. High in iodine
  4. Low in fiber
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