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Question 1 of 5

Probably the main reason why elderly people have antacids, HÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã¢â‚¬Å¡ antagonists and proton pump inhibitors is because of the increase in ______ with age.

A. Crohn's disease

B. irritable bowel syndrome

C. gastroesophageal reflux disorder

D. colitis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: gastroesophageal reflux disorder

Question 2 of 5

Most of the absorption of nutrients occurs in the _____.

A. colon

B. duodenum

C. jejunum

D. ileum

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: jejunum

Question 3 of 5

The home health nurse is caring for the patient with tuberculosis who is taking rifampin and isoniazid (INH). The nurse should carefully monitor the patient for which potential side effect?

A. Gallstones

B. Liver disorders

C. Bleeding ulcers

D. Esophagitis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Liver disorders

Question 4 of 5

The principal function for cells lining the sides of intestinal crypts of LieberkÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¼hn is:

A. secreting digestive enzyme

B. secreting one of several various hormones

C. secreting mucus

D. supplying replacement cells for epithelium of villi

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: supplying replacement cells for epithelium of villi

Question 5 of 5

A patient with PUD is started on a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect of long-term PPI use?

A. Hypertension

B. Osteoporosis

C. Hyperkalemia

D. Anemia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Osteoporosis

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