NURS 6540 MIDTERM EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.

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95. Alan, age 54, notices a bulge in his midline every time he rises from bed in the morning. You tell him it is a ventral hernia, also known as: A. inguinal hernia B. epigastric hernia C. umbilica... l hernia D. incisional hernia 96. A 58-year-old man is diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus after an endoscopy. He has no known allergies. Which of the following medications is MOST appropriate to treat this patient's disorder? A. Omeprazole B. Ranitidine C. An antacid D. None of the above 97. Larry, age 66, is a smoker with hyperlipidemia and hypertension. He is 6 months post-MI. To prevent reinfarction, the most important behavior change that he can make is to: A. Quit smoking B. Maintain aggressive hypertension therapy C. Stick to a low-fat, low-sodium diet D. Continue with his exercise program 98. Risk factors for acute arterial insufficiency include which of the following? A. Recent myocardial infarction B. Atrial fibrillation C. Atherosclerosis D. All of the above 99. Impetigo and folliculitis are usually successfully treated with: A. Systemic antibiotics B. Topical antibiotics C. Topical steroid creams D. Cleansing and debridement [Show More]

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