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Question 1 of 5

Which of these nutrients is absorbed mainly in the duodenum?

A. glucose

B. iron

C. sodium

D. water

Correct Answer: iron

Question 2 of 5

Which one of the following cells in the gastric glands produce pepsinogen?

A. endocrine cells

B. mucous neck cells

C. chief or zymogenic cells

D. parietal or oxyntic cells

Correct Answer: chief or zymogenic cells

Question 3 of 5

Compounds containing aspirin are discontinued at least how many weeks before ileostomy surgery?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Correct Answer: 2

Question 4 of 5

Following a hemorrhoidectomy, what should the nurse advise the patient to do?

A. Use daily laxatives to facilitate bowel emptying.

B. Use ice packs to the perineum to prevent swelling.

C. Avoid having a bowel movement for several days until healing occurs.

D. Take warm sitz baths several times a day to promote comfort and cleaning.

Correct Answer: Take warm sitz baths several times a day to promote comfort and cleaning.

Question 5 of 5

The actions of secretin include:

A. Increased salivary secretion

B. Relaxation of the oesophageal sphincters

C. Stimulation of gastric secretion

D. Stimulation of secretion of bicarbonate by pancreatic duct cells

Correct Answer: Stimulation of secretion of bicarbonate by pancreatic duct cells

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