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2007 Principles of Gastroenterology for the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

Overview of Gut Motility CE/CME Post-test

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1. Symptoms suggestive of gastroparesis include:

A - Nausea and vomiting

B - Epigastric pain

C - Early satiety

D - All of the above

E - None of the above

2. The most common disease process associated with gastroparesis is:

A - Vagotomy

B - Fundoplication

C - Diabetes

D - Irritable bowel syndrome

3. The most important diagnostic intervention in a patient with chronic nausea and vomiting is:

A - Upper GI series

B - Endoscopy to rule out obstruction

C - Gastric emptying study

D - None of the above are important

4. Gastric electrical stimulation can be considered for patients with gastroparesis:

A - If all other treatments are unsuccessful

B - As primary treatment of severe gastroparesis

C - In patients with diabetes only

D - In patients with hypersensitive pyloric sphincter

5. In managing patients with constipation conservative management includes:

A - Increased water intake: hydration may increase stool frequency

B - Suggest regular exercise

C - Do both A and B

D - None of the above are effective

6. Medications that can be used to treat constipation include:

A - Lactulose

B - Polyethylene glycol

C - Either A or B

D - Neither A or B

7. Lubiprostone, a new agent to treat constipation:

A - Activates chloride channels and increases fluid content in the bowel

B - Is used first line for constipation

C - Is no more effective than placebo

D - Is a prokinetic agent like cisapride

8. Treatment of fecal incontinence includes:

A - Agents to increase stool bulk or weight

B - Anal sphincter retraining (biofeedback)

C - Loperamide to reduce stool frequency

D - All of the above