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Final Exam: Midterm Exam: NR576 / NR 576 Differential Diagnosis in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Exam Review| Guide with Verified Answers (2026/2027 Newly Updated) -Chamberlain
Final Exam: Midterm Exam: NR576 / NR
576 Differential Diagnosis in AdultGerontology Primary Care Exam Review|
Guide with Verified Answers (2026/2027
Newly Updated)
Q: Non ulcer dyspepsia
Answer:
called functional dyspepsia characterized by indgiestion with no obvious cause
Q: Chornic Gastritis
Answer:
inflammation of inner lining of stomach secondary to mucos- al injury usually asymptomatic but
may manifest as epigastric pain, heartburn, N/V and anorexia and weight loss
Q: Esophageal cancer
Answer:
malignant cells with in esophagus. s/s can include heart- burn dysphagia.
Q: Esophegal spasm/stricture
Answer:
abnormal narrowing of the esophageal lumen, dysphagia is common s/s
Q: Cholecycstitis
Answer:
inflammation of gall bladder characterized by abd pain n/v and fever
Q: Hiatal hernia
Answer:
prolapsed portion of stomach through diaphragmatic esophageal hiatus, heart burn common s/s
Q: IBS
Answer:
chronic disorder results from disordered sensation or abnormal function of small intestine and
large intestine. Although not associated with serious medical consequences it does significancy
impact individual quality of life.
Q: Risk factors for IBS
Answer:
female 35-50yrs, family hx, trauma, stress, emotional, small intestine bacterial overgrowth.
Q: Characteristics of IBS
Answer:
alteration in bowel habits, abd pain with diarrhea with or without constipation. or painless
diarrhea
Q: Dx criteria for IBS
Answer:
Recurrent abd pain (on average > 1 day per week in 3 months). with the onset of >6 months
before dx. Pain in abd must be associated with two of the following:
- Change stool frequency
- change in appearance
- pain related to pooping
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