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sabina

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Which of the following is the purpose of antibiotic therapy in treating peptic ulcers?
 
  a. It eradicates H. pylori
  b. It inhibits gastric acid secretion
  c. It protects the gastric mucosa
  d. It neutralizes or reduces the acidity of stomach contents

Question 2

A patient with a ruptured diverticulum in the descending colon has undergone a transverse loop colostomy. The patient is upset and says, I didn't know it was going to be this awful. I hate this Which response made by the nurse would be most helpful?
 
  a. This is a temporary solution. It will be closed in 6 weeks.
  b. This seems awful now, but you won't have the problems you had before.
  c. If everything goes well the surgeon can close this colostomy in about a year.
  d. With the appropriate pouch and loose clothing, no one will notice a thing.



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kkenney

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Antibiotic therapy eradicates H. pylori.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The loop colostomy is a temporary colostomy that allows for complete bowel rest. It can be closed in as short a time as 6 weeks.




sabina

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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