Gastrointestinal Diseases NCLEX Review Questions Part 2

1.    During preparation for bowel surgery, a male client receives an antibiotic to reduce intestinal bacteria. Antibiotic therapy may interfere with synthesis of which vitamin and may lead to hypoprothrombinemia? a.    vitamin A b.    vitamin D c.    vitamin E d.    vitamin K

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Gastrointestinal Diseases NCLEX Review Questions Part 1 Answers and Rationale

View Questions 1.    Answer C. The normal serum amylase level is 25 to 151 units/L. With chronic cases of pancreatitis, the rise in serum amylase levels usually does not exceed three times the normal value. In acute pancreatitis, the value may exceed

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