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Question 1 of 5

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with peptic ulcer disease about the effect of ranitidine (Zantac)?

A. Ranitidine absorbs the excess gastric acid.

B. Ranitidine decreases gastric acid secretion.

C. Ranitidine constricts the blood vessels near the ulcer.

D. Ranitidine covers the ulcer with a protective material.

Correct Answer: Ranitidine decreases gastric acid secretion.

Question 2 of 5

Which one of the following tissues normally DOES NOT produce ghrelin that stimulates food intake?

A. Stomach

B. Pancreas

C. Adrenal

D. Liver

Correct Answer: Liver

Question 3 of 5

The patient with a new ileostomy needs discharge teaching. What should the nurse plan to include in this teaching?

A. The pouch can be worn for up to 2 weeks before changing it.

B. Decrease the amount of fluid intake to decrease the amount of drainage.

C. The pouch can be removed when bowel movements have been regulated.

D. If leakage occurs, promptly remove the pouch, clean the skin, and apply a new pouch.

Correct Answer: If leakage occurs, promptly remove the pouch, clean the skin, and apply a new pouch.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following cells in the stomach secrete pepsinogen?

A. parietal cells

B. chief cells

C. mucous neck cells

D. enteroendocrine cells

Correct Answer: chief cells

Question 5 of 5

Which hormone stimulates the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas?

A. Insulin

B. Glucagon

C. Secretin

D. Cholecystokinin (CCK)

Correct Answer: Cholecystokinin (CCK)

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