NR511 Final Exam Latest Edition Graded A REAL EXAM
1. Abdominal pain can be caused by ________, __________, and _________
factors
mechanical
inflammatory
ischemic
2. visceral pain caused by and is described as
distention or spasm of a hollow viscus
generalized and dull
3. Parietal pain caused by and is described as
irritation of the peritoneum
sharp and localized
4. colicky abdominal pain described as and what can cause it
intermittent and worsening
gallstones or renal stones
5. Burning abdominal pain caused by and is associated with
irritation of the gastric mucosa by gastric contents
peptic ulcers and esophagitis
6. differential diagnosis for sudden onset abdominal pain
mesenteric infarction
urinary stones
intestinal perforation
intestinal obstruction
pancreatitis
ectopic pregnancy
dissection/rupture of AAA
7. differential diagnosis for burning abdominal pain
peptic ulcer disease
GERD
Gastritis