A type of drug that may cause stomach irritation and even gastric bleeding is:

a. nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.
b. antineoplastic drugs.
c. antipsychotics and antidepressants.
d. antihistamines.


A

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RD is a 29 yo F admitted with intractable diarrhea and abdominal pain. She has a PMH of Crohn's disease and has had two previous resections of the small bowel. She frequently has pain in the RLQ after eating. She claims the pain often gets so bad that she is afraid to eat and has been progressively consuming below her caloric needs. She currently takes Asacol and Lomotil to manage the symptoms of

Crohn's disease. After undergoing a colonoscopy, an obstruction resulting from stricture in the terminal ileum was discovered. Emergency surgery was performed to remove the obstruction and a resection was done with the remaining intestine. RD's gastroenterologist recommends bowel rest and expects her to have a full recovery. HT: 5'4" WT: 110# UBW: 122# Diet: NPO Meds: Asacol, Lomotil Alb. 2.7 Pre-Alb. 17 Na: 138 Cl: 98 BUN: 5 Glucose: 80 K: 3.6 CO2: 25 Cr: 0.8 What is a common complication of Crohn's disease that may require surgery? a. weight loss b. diarrhea c. perforation d. tenesmus e. muscle wasting

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The six basic taste stimuli include sweet, sour, salty, bitter, oleogustus, and umami. Umami means

A. burnt. B. acidic. C. savory. D. smoky. E. bubbly.

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The unit of measure equal to the energy needed to raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius is a ________.

A. kcal B. tesla C. gram D. calorie

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What is one of the key areas for improving the health of mothers and infants, as identified by an interagency workgroup and the surgeon general?

a. Seek to reform eligibility requirements for maternal and infant programs so as to decrease participation. b. Direct additional research toward determining the cause of Asian-American women's increased risk of dying from maternal complications. c. Increase research on genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors that have an influence on pregnancy outcomes for mother and child. d. Develop new interventions to reduce caffeine consumption during pregnancy.

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