GoConqr has a new look! Let us know what you think.

Sign up free

Quiz

Untitled

Julie Joyce 12 questions

Take the quiz

Questions in this quiz (12)

  1. 1What is a unique characteristic of the gastrointestinal (GI) system?
    1. AIt contains multiple organs that work together.
    2. BIt is lined with epithelial tissue.
    3. CIt is the only system open to the external environment.
    4. DThe GI tract is sterile and contains no bacteria.
  2. 2What is the purpose of the peritoneum
    1. AHelp propel the GI contents down the tract
    2. BHelp keep the GI tract in place and prevent friction with movement
    3. CDecrease the muscle tone to slow the GI tract from moving too fast
    4. DServe as a supportive layer and helps the tube maintain its shape
  3. 3A patient complains of frequent acid indigestion. The nurse instructs the patient to increase intake of what to reduce stimulation of acid production?
    1. Aprotein
    2. Bfiber
    3. Ccalcium
    4. Dalcohol
  4. 4When the nurse administers a medication that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system the drug will have what impact on the GI system?
    1. ADecrease sphincter tone
    2. BDecrease muscle tone
    3. CDecrease contractions
    4. DDecrease secretions
  5. 5What reflex causes an increase in small intestine activity when the stomach is stimulated by stretching, the presence of food, or cephalic stimulation?
    1. ADuodenalcolic
    2. BGastroenteric
    3. CGastrocolic
    4. DIleogastric
  6. 6The nurse expects to find that the major activities of the GI tract decrease in a patient experiencing what?
    1. AA stress reaction
    2. BA medication regimen including cholinergic drugs
    3. CA local irritation of the small intestine
    4. DThoughts of food
  7. 7The nurse assesses the postoperative patient who had abdominal surgery and finds a complete absence of bowel sounds caused by what reflex?
    1. AGastrocolic reflex
    2. BRenointestinal reflex
    3. CIntestinalintestinal reflex
    4. DSomatointestinal reflex
  8. 8The nurse is caring for a patient who is having difficulty swallowing tablets. What action will the nurse implement to help the patient swallow their medication?
    1. ATurn the patients head to one side
    2. BPlace a warm cloth on the back of the patients neck
    3. CHave the patient suck on a Popsicle
    4. DGive the patient a copious amount of water to drink with the tablet
  9. 9What does the nurse anticipate will happen first when the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) is stimulated?
    1. ASalivation increases
    2. BGastric acid production decreases
    3. CSweating increases
    4. DHeart rate increases
  10. 10What does the nurse anticipate will happen first when the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) is stimulated?
    1. ASalivation increases
    2. BGastric acid production decreases
    3. CSweating increases
    4. DHeart rate increases

Information

Description
Pharmacology Quiz on Untitled, created by Julie Joyce on 16/07/2019.
Language
English
Views
0
Rating
No ratings yet
Rate this quiz
Rate this quiz

Feedback

What is it about?

What do you think of the new look?

How do you like it?