The pyloric sphincter regulates flow of food into the 1. small ...

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The pyloric sphincter regulates flow of food into the
 
  1. small intestine.
  2. stomach.
  3. esophagus.
  4. rectum.

Question 2

The nurse completes medication education for the client receiving sucralfate (Carafate). The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
 
  1. This works by inhibiting bacterial growth in my stomach.
  2. This works by dissolving into a jelly and sticking to my ulcer.
  3. This works by decreasing the amount of acid in my stomach.
  4. This works by neutralizing the acid in my stomach.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The pyloric sphincter regulates food out of the stomach into the small intestine.
Rationale 2: The pyloric sphincter moves food out of the stomach.
Rationale 3: The cardiac sphincter keeps food from moving back into the esophagus.
Rationale 4: The pyloric sphincter regulates food out of the stomach, not the rectum.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Sucralfate (Carafate) does not inhibit bacterial growth.
Rationale 2: Sucralfate (Carafate) works by dissolving into a gel and adhering to the site of the ulcer.
Rationale 3: Sucralfate (Carafate) does not decrease the amount of acid in the stomach.
Rationale 4: Sucralfate (Carafate) does not neutralize stomach acid.

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